Lipoedema UK
Analysis
Lipoedema UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chichester. It was registered in December 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Lipoedema UK reported income of £112k and spending of £129k, spending 116% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £67k to £112k (+67%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 93%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Lipoedema UK sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 73rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sophie's Journey (£112k), Contact (Morpeth Mental Health Group) Limited (£112k) and Global Angels Ltd (£112k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
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In the charity's own words
Our focus is to educate doctors, health professionals and the public about Lipoedema and its symptoms, so it may be diagnosed and treated earlier. We provide a range of information, support, carry out/facilitate and disseminate research. Our belief is that with earlier diagnosis and treatment women can prevent developing further complications and manage their Lipoedema.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sophie's Journey | Lincoln | £112k |
| Contact (Morpeth Mental Health Group) Limited | Northumberland | £112k |
| Global Angels Ltd | London | £112k |
| The Well Centre | London | £112k |