The British Kidney Patient Association
About
To improve quality of life for those affected by kidney disease by: giving financial support to kidney patients in need; making grants to renal units to improve care by funding staff posts, capital works and equipment/projects; providing advice, information, support and services; campaigning to inform policy and practice at all levels; and supporting multi-professional, patient-centred research.
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GiveRadar's verified records show The British Kidney Patient Association with a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- Established in 1975, it predates 87% of the health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar's profile for The British Kidney Patient Association draws on its financial disclosures and its registration, in line with the typical health charities in the United Kingdom it tracks. View this cohort
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE BRITISH KIDNEY PATIENT ASSOCIATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE BRITISH KIDNEY PATIENT ASSOCIATION is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE BRITISH KIDNEY PATIENT ASSOCIATION is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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13 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
I hate to leave a charity negative reviews but unfortunately I have received no support from kidney care UK. I’ve had dialysis for 12 years and I’m currently on my second transplant. I’ve asked them for support more than once and they have not been helpful at all. I do not recommend donating.
Trustpilot
Excellent. Wide range of information available for kidney patients.
Trustpilot
I just get my PIP form and I need to send it back before October, they not gave me too much time especially that I have to wait 2 weeks for the form to arrive.My social worker asked Kidney Care UK for help with filling my form They juat text me that they don;t have a time and first bookiing could be in the mid of October which is too late.I'm absolutely devastated now, as not feeling mentally well to foll this form.I not even strted and already is going wrong.It's bad sign and I already gave up, so depressed but they don't care.That message from Kidney Care UK from Adele really hit me badly, so I decided to put my comment here to describe my experience.
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Sources and verification
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- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 13 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about The British Kidney Patient Association
The British Kidney Patient Association is a registered health nonprofit based in Alton, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1975 and has been operating for 51 years. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £4M in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 3 community reviews with an average rating of 2.3/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 3.1/5 based on 3 reviews.
Based on official filings, The British Kidney Patient Association has £4M in annual revenue. It allocates 84% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
To improve quality of life for those affected by kidney disease by: giving financial support to kidney patients in need; making grants to renal units to improve care by funding staff posts, capital works and equipment/projects; providing advice, information, support and services; campaigning to inform policy and practice at all levels; and supporting multi-professional, patient-centred research. The British Kidney Patient Association is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1975.
The British Kidney Patient Association is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
The British Kidney Patient Association's registered charity number is 270288. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The British Kidney Patient Association is located in Alton, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1975 and has been active for 51 years.
The British Kidney Patient Association is based in Alton in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The British Kidney Patient Association
- What is The British Kidney Patient Association?
- The British Kidney Patient Association is a health charitable company based in Alton, United Kingdom. To improve quality of life for those affected by kidney disease by: giving financial support to kidney patients in need; making grants to renal units to improve care by funding staff posts, capital works and equipment/projects; providing advice, information, support and services; campaigning to inform policy and practice at all levels; and supporting multi-professional, patient-centred research.
- When was The British Kidney Patient Association founded?
- The British Kidney Patient Association was founded in 1975.
- Where is The British Kidney Patient Association located?
- Headquartered in Alton, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The British Kidney Patient Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £4.1 million. 84% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The British Kidney Patient Association trustworthy?
- The British Kidney Patient Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The British Kidney Patient Association's website?
- https://www.kidneycareuk.org
- Are donations to The British Kidney Patient Association tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.