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title: "Bowel Disease Research Foundation — check charity number 1120460 | CharityCompare"
description: "Is Bowel Disease Research Foundation a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1120460. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in Royal College of Surgeons England. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare."
source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/bowel-disease-research-foundation
retrieved: 2026-08-19T00:41:18.457Z
license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0"
---

Quick answer

Bowel Disease Research Foundation is a registered charity (number 1120460) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives. CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available.

## What are the key facts about Bowel Disease Research Foundation?

Registered charity number

1120460

Status

Registered (active)

Charity type

Charitable company

Location

Royal College of Surgeons England

Website

[www.bowelresearchuk.org](http://www.bowelresearchuk.org/)

## What does Bowel Disease Research Foundation do?

In 2020, Bowel Disease Research Foundation merged with Bowel & Cancer Research to form Bowel Research UK. Please see Bowel Research UK for more about our work.

## What causes is Bowel Disease Research Foundation registered for?

The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

## Why is there no Clarity Score for Bowel Disease Research Foundation yet?

The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Bowel Disease Research Foundation is on the official
register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so
we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough
filing data exists — never by payment.
[How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology)

## Is this your charity?

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## Frequently asked questions

Is Bowel Disease Research Foundation a legitimate charity?

Yes. Bowel Disease Research Foundation is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1120460) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating.

What is Bowel Disease Research Foundation's charity number?

Bowel Disease Research Foundation's charity number is 1120460. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

How do I check charity number 1120460?

Search 1120460 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers.

What does Bowel Disease Research Foundation do?

In 2020, Bowel Disease Research Foundation merged with Bowel & Cancer Research to form Bowel Research UK. Please see Bowel Research UK for more about our work.

Does Bowel Disease Research Foundation have reviews and complaints?

CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Bowel Disease Research Foundation. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate.

How can I donate to Bowel Disease Research Foundation?

Bowel Disease Research Foundation's website is http://www.bowelresearchuk.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31,
used under the
[Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/).
Always verify current details on the
[official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1120460).