A new kidney can transform a life, but we can’t guarantee it will last forever.

Kidneys for Life – who are we and what do we do?

We are a well-established local charity, set up in 1976 and our main focus is to provide funding for research projects into all things kidney related – 300,000 in the North West alone suffer with chronic kidney disease and as it stands, whilst there are treatments (including a transplant) for kidney disease there is no cure.

We provide starter level funding for research projects which focus on improving dialysis, ways to make transplanted kidneys last longer and also, crucially ways to detect early stage kidney disease.  We also fund training and education of North West based renal staff – all with the aim of making life better for kidney patients, of all ages, in our area.

Can you help us with our fundraising? We’d love to hear from you if you can – victoria.thomson@kidneysforlife.org

2026 – Kidneys for Life 50th birthday year!

Please join us for our very special Charity Gala Ball to celebrate 50 years of Kidneys for Life

London Landmarks 2026

Join the KFL team for the London Landmarks Half Marathon and experience the most iconic and immersive half marathon experience. […]

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Manchester Marathon 2026

Take part in this iconic marathon and raise vital funds for Kidneys for Life. Places have already sold out on […]

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Morecambe Bay Walk 2026

This is a fun-filled day of walking across the beautiful Morecambe Bay! Lace up your shoes, put on your favourite […]

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