What does Kidney Research UK do with the money?

Published on 29 August 2026 at 12:54

Update 4

Here's an example from a recent article:

"On World Organ Donation Day, we want to highlight some of the incredible research that's being carried out to find new ways of protecting the health of donated kidneys, so that more are available for transplant and those which are transplanted function better for longer.

Mr Andrew Sutherland and his team at the University of Edinburgh are testing a new drug, called a kynurenine 3-monooxygenase (KMO) inhibitory, which works by reducing inflammation, helping to protect organs from injury.

Andrew explains:

“A donated kidney can be injured at several stages of the transplant process. In some cases, this can reduce the health of a kidney to a point where it is no longer suitable for transplant. In other cases where the kidney is transplanted, we may have lost several years off its lifespan."

If successful, this research could mean more donated kidneys are suitable for transplant and help transplanted kidneys stay healthier for longer - giving more patients the chance to enjoy a longer, healthier life after transplant."