4 rated · 44 on the register
Best Diabetes charities in the UK
Diabetes charities support people living with type 1 and type 2 diabetes and fund research into treatment and prevention.
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Top-rated diabetes charities
Ranked by Clarity score from Charity Commission annual filings. Scores are free — payment never affects ratings.
| Charity | Score | Cause spend | Income | Scope |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DIABETES RESEARCH & WELLNESS FOUNDATION | 84 | 82% | £1.5m | UK-wide |
| JUVENILE DIABETES RESEARCH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 78 | 65% | £8.0m | UK-wide |
| THE BRITISH DIABETIC ASSOCIATION | 68 | 74% | £38m | UK-wide |
| THE INSULIN DEPENDENT DIABETES TRUST | 65 | 96% | £339k | UK-wide |
Full UK register
More diabetes charities on the register
44 registered diabetes charities across the UK (England & Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland). Every one has a free profile with its official registration number.
- Diabetes UK Registered charity № SC039136
- Diabetes Relief Registered charity № 1,183,390
- Diabetes Foundation Registered charity № 292,317
- The Diabetes Centre Registered charity № 1,151,904
- Diabetes and Ramadan Registered charity № 1,200,493
- Silver Star Diabetes Registered charity № 1,119,324
- St Johns Diabetic Fund Registered charity № SC024757
- Diabetes Aid for Senegal Registered charity № 1,124,862
- Friends with Diabetes UK Registered charity № 1,208,338
- Children with Diabetes UK Registered charity № 1,199,845
- Asian Diabetic Association Registered charity № 1,057,109
- Global Diabetes Initiatives Registered charity № 1,201,020
Diabetes charities — your questions answered
How many diabetes charities are registered in the UK?
The UK's charity registers (Charity Commission for England & Wales, OSCR in Scotland and CCNI in Northern Ireland) list 44 charities whose registered name relates to diabetes. CharityCompare has enriched, scored profiles for 4 of them, and every one of the others has a free basic profile here with its registration number and register details.
How do I choose a diabetes charity to donate to?
Check three things: the charity is registered (its profile shows a Charity Commission number), its Clarity score (we rate transparency and financial health from annual filings), and its cause spend — the share of spending that reaches the charitable cause rather than overheads. All three are free on every CharityCompare profile.
How do I check a diabetes charity is legitimate?
Every genuine UK charity has a registration number from its national regulator — the Charity Commission for England & Wales, OSCR in Scotland or CCNI in Northern Ireland. Look it up on the charity's CharityCompare profile or on the official register. Registered charities must file annual accounts — if a fundraiser cannot give you a registration number, do not donate.