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Walk. Fundraise. Save lives.

Join us at the London Bridges Walk on 1 July and together, we'll be powering more lifesaving research.
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Together, we can give children a second chance

Research has given Jack and his parents hope that a transplant will save his life. With your help, we want to build a world where no life is cut short by kidney disease.
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Dare you take on our 'keepy uppy' challenge?

Showcase your skills during the World Cup and support your favourite charity at the same time.
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Kidney disease is a silent killer. There are three million people in the UK with it right now and there is no cure.

We are the leading charity committed to developing treatments, patient information and raising vital public awareness to help save lives. We are Kidney Research UK.

Current research

Nurture

NURTURE: the first kidney biobank

NURTuRE is the first and unique kidney biobank for chronic kidney disease (CKD) and nephrotic syndrome (NS) covering England, Scotland and Wales. It will be a key resource for renal research.

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London Bridges Walk

1 July 2018

Prudential Ride London 100

29 July 2018

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Peterborough MP visit

Fiona Onasanya MP Peterborough Labour MP Fiona Onasanya visited Kidney Research UK headquarters and met with staff and volunteers to learn about the charity’s work.

19 June 2018 14:49:00

Gong for top renal professor

Professor Donal O'Donoghue Professor Donal O’Donoghue, has been made an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours.

19 June 2018 14:18:00

Roving for research

Barry Jacobs Defenders 4 Kidneys Led by patient, Barry Jacobs, a group of Land Rover enthusiants are setting off on an epic journey to raise awareness of kidney disease.