Kidney Research UK

Kidney Research UK is the leading charity dedicated to kidney research in the UK. Our vision is to free lives from kidney disease and nothing is going to stop us Kidney Research UK is the leading charity dedicated to kidney research in the UK.


As the leading kidney research charity in the UK and with our headquarters in Peterborough, nothing is going to stop us in our urgent mission to end kidney disease. Over the last 60 years, our research has made an impact, but kidney disease is increasing, as are the factors contributing to it – diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high blood pressure. Today, we are more essential than ever.

There are estimated to be 7.2 million people in the UK currently living with chronic kidney ...

Upcoming Events

What's coming up in the run for charity events calendar? It's never too late to join one of these great events.

Battersea Park Half - January

Jan 11, 2026 - Jan 11, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Battersea Park Half - March

Mar 7, 2026 - Mar 7, 2026

Carriage Dr E, London SW11 4NJ, UK

Chester Triple (Metric Marathon)

Mar 8, 2026 - Oct 11, 2026

The Racecourse, Chester CH1 2LY, UK

Inflatable 5K - Derby - 10K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RP, UK

Inflatable 5K - Derby - 15K

Apr 18, 2026 - Apr 18, 2026

Donington Park, Castle Donington, Derby DE74 2RP, UK

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 10k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 15k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 2.5k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK

Inflatable 5K - Brands Hatch - 5k

May 16, 2026 - May 16, 2026

Brands Hatch Circuit, West Kingsdown, Longfield DA3 8NG, UK