Action Bladder Cancer UK is a British charity registered in England and Wales (charity number 1164374) focused on improving outcomes for bladder cancer patients. Established to address the disease’s low public and clinical awareness, the organisation advocates for early diagnosis, supports research initiatives, and provides patient-centric resources.

Mission and activities

The charity emphasises bladder cancer’s status as a common yet underprioritised malignancy, highlighting systemic gaps in research funding and professional education. Its activities include funding translational research, raising disease awareness, and collaborating with medical institutions such as the University of Birmingham Bladder Cancer Research Centre. Key events include its annual Bladder Cancer Translational Research Meeting, which facilitates knowledge exchange among researchers and clinicians.

Operational structure

Action Bladder Cancer UK operates with a board of ten unpaid trustees and reported a balanced budget in 2023, with total income and expenditure both approximating £228,000. The charity does not employ staff exceeding £60,000 in remuneration and maintains no trading subsidiaries.

Collaborations and reach

The organisation is cited by Cancer Research UK as a key patient support resource, complementing the work of other bladder cancer charities like Fight Bladder Cancer. Its efforts focus on bridging gaps between clinical research and patient care, particularly in promoting early diagnostic practices.

[1] https://actionbladdercanceruk.org [2] https://actionbladdercanceruk.org/about-bladder-cancer/ [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5061559 [4] https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/bladder-cancer/living-with/resources [5] https://www.fightbladdercancer.co.uk