Kidney Research UK  Kidney Research UK is a charity that funds research that focuses on the prevention, treatment and management of kidney disease. The charity was founded in 1961 with the stated aim to improve patient care and raise awareness of kidney disease, and was formerly known as the National Kidney Research Fund. According to the Charity's web site, the donations are used for the following;  The charity takes part in World Kidney Day each year to try to raise awareness of the rising threat of kidney disease. Kidney Research UK say that "The purpose of World Kidney Day is to spread the message that kidney disease is common, harmful and treatable." Kidney Research UK provides a Kidney Health Information service for kidney patients, their families and carers, as well as medical professionals and researchers. The service is provided by Kidney Research UK and the information is available to everyone at no charge. Kidney Research UK depends on the support of the general public to generate income for funding its research. Kidney Research UK currently has over £7 million invested in 75 research projects in an effort to find a cure for kidney disease. One area of fundraising which generates income for the charity is its events programme. Its annual London Bridges Walk attracts over 1800 participants  every year and takes place across some of London most famous bridges. Other fundraising events include overseas challenges and abseils.