“Staying well until a cure is found.” 

Our ultimate goal is to discover a cure for diabetes. We know that this is a long road, but we are intent on maximising the potential by funding the highest quality clinical and scientific research at the very best research institutions in the UK and around the world. 
 
DRWF is focused on supporting research to find better ways to manage diabetes, whilst maintaining our aim of finding a cure. 

 

For progress towards cures we need deep understanding; such understanding is developed with research. Research is the life-blood of progress.

— Prof. David R. Matthews, University of Oxford

See our new #ResearchMatters video. Made possible by Vertex, our media sponsor for UTD24:

 

Diabetes Research Matters!

Your generosity makes this possible.

DRWF continues to fund vital research into finding a cure for diabetes, while supporting growing numbers of people living with diabetes in the UK. We rely on individual donations to enable us to continue work.

 

"Thank you to all who donate to charities like DRWF as this funding can be used to make new discoveries that can make life easier for those living with diabetes."

— Dr Shivani Misra, Imperial College London
A medical researcher using a microscope.

Our Funded Research

Our annual funding round is designed to support bright young researchers, as well as established institutions, as they strive to make the kind of life-changing breakthrough our diabetes community is hoping for. 

Abseiler in DRWF t-shirt

Fundraising

Whether you're up for running a marathon, hosting a coffee morning, skydiving, hosting a pub quiz or shaving off your beloved beard. There are lots of ways to make a difference and raise money to support people living with all forms of diabetes.

A family out of a walk in a field by the sea.

Legacies

A gift in your will is a wonderful way to make a difference for generations to come, a real legacy of hope! Any gift, large or small, can make a significant difference to our work.

Professor Paul Johnson at his research lab.

Our Heroes

For World Diabetes Day 2022 we produced Our Heroes, a short documentary that highlights the success stories from DRWF-funded research.

Synergy, transparency and integrity in all partnerships:

We do not endorse products, but we will support initiatives where there is an appropriate message, product or service for people with diabetes. To this end, we explore meaningful partnership and corporate sponsorship opportunities, where there is a synergy in mission, vision and values.

Any potential partnership is assessed for feasibility, risk and compatibility with our own objectives, to ensure there is no detriment to reputation.

Robust risk assessment supports our desire to only engage in suitable and best value partnerships.
Detailed discussion and negotiation ensures that both parties aims are complementary and mutually beneficial.
This ensures transparency and integrity in all partnerships.