Written by SoftForge Personal Assistant on 15 February 2023. Posted in Uncategorised.

Play the Genetic Lottery

Play our lottery and be in with a chance to win big!

Every year, PKD Charity supports thousands of people affected by PKD and funds vital research into finding life-changing treatments for polycystic kidney disease. By playing the Genetic Lottery you will be helping support PKD Charity’s three core aims as we work to improve the lives of everyone affected by PKD; give hope for the future and make PKD irrelevant and ultimately curable.

It's easy to play

You can play for as little as £1 per week. 50p of every £1 you play goes straight to the PKD Charity. (A minimum of 50% of the total lottery proceeds go to supporting the work carried out by PKD Charity, 18.4% on prizes and 31.6% on expenses and administration of the lottery.)
You will be allocated with a six-digit Lottery number for each entry. You can buy more than one number.
Winners have to match 3, 4, 5 or all 6 digits of the winning number in the correct place in the sequence. Match 3 numbers and win 5 entries into the next draw, match four numbers to win £25, match five numbers to win £1,000 and match six numbers to win £25,000.
Every Friday, the lucky winners are selected at random and prize cheques issued and posted directly to you - so there is no need for you to claim.

Click here to play the Genetic Lottery

FAQs

For FAQs about the Genetic Lottery operated by Unity please click here.

Players must be resident in Great Britain and over the age of 18.

PKD Charity is licensed and regulated in Great Britain by Hackney Council account number: SSL-2024/005

Recycle for Charity

Recycle your unwanted goods for Charity

Recycle your old and unwanted items and turn them into donations for PKD Charity.

You can donate broken or unwanted jewellery to help raise money for the charity. This includes gold, silver, costume jewellery, watches, odd earrings, broken chains, or items with missing stones. Even damaged pieces can still make a difference.

You can also donate unwanted banknotes from any country and any age, including obsolete pre-euro notes.

Our partners at Recycling for Good Causes will reuse and recycle the jewellery and banknotes. The proceeds will be donated to PKD Charity, helping to raise vital funds while also saving precious raw materials.

Donating costs you nothing, but it can make a real difference.

• Any jewellery – gold, silver, costume jewellery, watches, broken and damaged items (like odd earrings, snapped chains or items with missing stones).

• You can donate any unwanted banknotes from ANY country of any age, so all of those obsolete pre-euro notes are a perfect start!

If you would like to send your jewellery and banknote recycling to us, simply use your own envelope or jiffy bag (No bigger than A5 in size) and post free of charge by printing out the freepost label below and attaching to your envelope.

Download the Freepost address

*Please do not send coins or stamps to the freepost address as the postage costs will far outweigh your donation. *

To recycle your stamps

You can now donate your used stamps to help raise much-needed funds for PKD Charity. All kinds of stamps are welcome, whether they are on or off paper.

Simply cut or carefully tear the postage stamp from the used envelope, taking care not to damage it. Once you have collected a number of stamps, place them in an envelope and ensure you apply the correct postage before sending them to:

PKD Charity
PO Box 16992
Sutton Coldfield
B73 9YA

(Please remember to apply postage.)

For larger quantities of stamps weighing over 10kg (approximately two buckets full), Recycling for Good Causes can arrange a collection.

Your donated stamps can help make a real difference, thank you for your support.

You can find out more information about Recycling for Good and the service on their website.

Corporate Support

Your company can help support people affected by polycystic kidney disease, and fund life-changing treatments into finding treatments and a cure.

Corporate support can come in many forms, from donations, to a Charity of the Year partnership, employee fundraising, Payroll Giving or by supporting our fundraising activity through sponsorship or gifts in kind.

Make a donation

Your company can make a one-off donation to PKD Charity or set up a regular gift to help support people affected by polycystic kidney disease. Make a donation online today.

If you would prefer to donate via bank transfer or by sending us a cheque, all the information you will need to do this is here.
Charity of the Year

Could you nominate PKD Charity to be your employers' Charity of the Year?

We will work closely with you to not only help meet your business and corporate social responsibility objectives but also help bring your staff together to support us and raise money to support people affected by PKD.
Take part in an event or organise your own

There are lots of fun ways for you and your colleagues to come together to raise money to support our work. If you’d like to take on a team challenge like a trek up Ben Nevis, a Tough Mudder or a running event. Get in touch!

If a physical challenge isn’t what you and your team are looking for then you could organise your own event, like an office cake sale, test your colleagues in an Apprentice-style challenge or host an event like a charity ball or golf day.
Matched Funding

Offering matched funding can be a great incentive for staff to raise money themselves. We also can work with you to create a calendar of events that staff can get involved in to fundraise for us.
Payroll Giving

Payroll Giving, also known as Give As You Earn, is a simple way to make regular donations straight from your salary. It is one of the most tax-effective ways of giving to charity as it comes out of your gross pay (before tax) so it will cost you at least 25% less. Ask your company if they have a payroll giving scheme and nominate PKD Charity as your chosen charity.
Sponsor an Event

Could your company support us by sponsoring a PKD Charity event? We host events throughout the year and sponsorship could be a great way to show your commitment to our cause as well as help your company raise brand awareness across our community.
Gifts in Kind

As well as supporting us with donations and fundraising, we always appreciate donations of products and free services as these ensure that more funds can be allocated directly towards supporting people affected by PKD and funding research. If this is something that you could support with then we'd love to hear from you.

More information

If your company are interested in working with us to support people affected by PKD, please get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.

Email our Fundraising Manager at [email protected] or call 07715 664687.

Ways to donate or make payment

Make a donation or pay in your fundraising

We can't thank you enough for choosing to support PKD Charity. Whether you are making a donation or paying in your fundraising money, we are truly grateful.

Donating to PKD Charity UK is more than just supporting a cause – it’s about giving hope to thousands of families affected by Polycystic Kidney Disease. Your support helps us fund vital research, provide essential support services, and work towards better treatments and, one day, a cure.

To make it as easy as possible for you, we have a number of options to choose from, however, if you need any assistance, please call Rachel, our Fundraising Manager on 07715664687

Bank Transfer

You can make a donation quickly, easily and for free by BACS transfer with the following details:

Account name: PKD Charity
Sort code: 405240
Account number: 00017357

Please include your name as a reference and email our Fundraising Manager at [email protected] or call 07715 664687 to let us know so we can thank you properly.
Online

To pay online, simply follow the link below that will take you to our secure payment provider.

Donate here
Cheque

If you would like to donate by cheque, please make it payable to PKD Charity and send it to:

PO Box 144
Caersws
SY16 9BL

Please let our Fundraising Manager know by emailing [email protected] or calling 07715 664687 so we can let you know when it has arrived.

Have you completed a Gift Aid Declaration?

Gift Aid
Gift Aid is a government scheme that allows us to reclaim the basic rate tax you pay as a UK taxpayer.

It means that we can claim 25p of tax for every £1 you donate at no extra cost to you. All you need to do is make a Gift Aid declaration.

You are eligible to sign up to the Gift Aid scheme if:
- You are a UK taxpayer (this includes paying income tax on your salary or pension and Capital Gains tax)
- You currently pay more tax each year than the amount you donate to charity.

Would you like a certificate?

We love sending fundraising certificates to celebrate the incredible achievements of our fundraisers. Request your certificate by emailing our Fundraising Manager at [email protected] or call 07715 664687 after you’ve paid in your fundraising.

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Written by SoftForge Personal Assistant on 15 February 2023. Posted in Uncategorised.

Take part in an event

Join Team PKD

We have loads of fantastic events for you to get involved with. From marathons and half marathons to coastal walks and skydives.

Escape Kinder Scout

Not just another charity hike. This will test you puzzle solving skills, your stamina and possibly how you feel about heights.

Read more
Edinburgh Fire Walk

Join us for an evening of empowerment and fundraising when we head to Edinburgh for our first ever Fire walk!

Sign up now
Ultra Challenge Series

Take in some of the most beautiful parts of the UK walking or running one of the Ultra Challenge routes. Set across the country there is no need for anyone to miss out.

Sign up now
Run for us

With hundreds of events to choose from, the perfect event is waiting for you. From a 5km to Marathons, there is something here for everyone.

Sign up now
Team PKD Strava Club

Join Team PKD on Strava, a club where everyone can support each other in hitting their goas and share in the celebrations of completing an event.

Join up
Sky Dive

Take to the skies for PKD with a Sky dive. With 15 airstrips to choose from across the country there is definatly going to be on near you to choose from.

Sign up now
Bungee Jumps

How do you fancy jumping for PKD! To find your local jump, and how to sign up, press the button now!

Sign up now
Inflatable run

Join the fun and book your place in an inflatable run. These fun events are great for every age group and as they are all across the county, you are sure to find one near you.

Sign up now
Tough mudder

Not for the faint hearted, but for the determined and strong willed. Take your place on the start line for one of these incredible events and test your grit.

Sign up now
Do your own thing

Not seen something that you want to do? No problem. Get in touch with the fundraising team and let them know what you are planning.

Get in touch
JustGiving

Set up your online fundraising page quickly and easily with JustGiving. It is the easiest way to collect sponsorship for your event.

Set up your page

Fundraise for us

We wouldn’t be able to continue to provide support to people affected by polycystic kidney disease without our wonderful fundraisers.

By fundraising for us, you are helping to support people living with PKD, you are raising awareness and helping to fund research and find a cure.

Whatever you decide to do to fundraise for PKD Charity, we are here to support you. If there is anything you need, do not hesitate to get in touch, we’d love to hear from you.

Already know what you want to do?

Let us know by completing this short form so we can support your efforts. Once you have registered your fundraising, our Fundraising Manager will be in touch to offer their support to help you raise as much as possible.

Email our Fundraising Manager at [email protected] or call 07715 664687 if you want to chat about your fundraising plans.
Need some ideas?

There are so many different ways you can fundraise - you’d be surprised at what you can come up with to raise money! You could sign up to take part in a running event for us, take on a skydive or organise a party to celebrate a transplant anniversary.

We’ve come up with an A-Z of fundraising ideas to give you some more inspiration.

Fundraising resources

If you have any questions at all or would like to chat about your fundraising, please get in touch.

Email our Fundraising Manager at [email protected] or call 07715 664687.

Our people

The PKD Charity is governed by a dedicated board of trustees who support a small team of employees who work remotely. Our Research Advisory Board members use their experience and expertise to review grant applications. Our Patrons are long-standing supporters of the Charity.

Meet our trustees

Meet our team

Research Advisory Board
- Professor Patricia Wilson (Chair)
- Dr Richard Sandford (Vice-chair)
- Ms Sanela Becar
- Professor Detlef Bockenhauer
- Dr John Sayer
- Dr Manish Sinha
- Professor David Wheeler
PKD Charity Patrons
- Professor Albert Ong
- Dr Richard Sandford
- Professor Pat Wilson

Please contact us if you want to speak with anyone at the PKD Charity.

What we do

We provide support to patients, carers and family members. We fund innovative research. We publish reliable information about ADPKD and ARPKD. We organise educational events.

Support

We give practical and emotional support and advice to patients and their families from the moment they’re diagnosed, through treatment and beyond - on the phone, online and face-to-face.

Find out more about our Support services
Research

We fund innovative research dedicated to improving understanding of polycystic kidney disease (PKD) which will lead to the development of new treatments to slow or prevent PKD progression, reduce pain, better manage other symptoms and improve quality of life.

Find out about our Research activities
Information

We publish reliable, authoritative health information, written and reviewed by healthcare professionals, scientists and patients/carers on ADPKD and ARPKD. You can find out more about how we produce health information here.

We organise educational events online and in-person enabling patients and their families to hear from medical experts and, where possible, meet others with shared experiences.
Awareness

Awareness of PKD is low - despite it being the most inherited kidney disease worldwide. We aim to build greater understanding amongst healthcare professionals, the government and the general public about PKD and its physical, emotional and financial burden on patients and families.

Read PKD Stories

Contact Us

Polycystic Kidney Disease Charity

Helpline: 0300 111 1234 (M-F 9am - 5pm or leave a message)

Fundraising: Call 07715 664687 or Email [email protected]

Registered address: 86-90 Paul Street, London, EC2A 4NE

Press Office
Do you have a media enquiry? Get in touch.

Call: 07866 490985 Email: [email protected]

Helpline

0300 111 1234

Helpline

0300 111 1234

Play our lottery and be in with a chance to win big!

It's easy to play

FAQs

Recycle your unwanted goods for Charity

To recycle your stamps

Corporate Support

Make a donation

Charity of the Year

Take part in an event or organise your own

Matched Funding

Payroll Giving

Sponsor an Event

Gifts in Kind

More information

Make a donation or pay in your fundraising

Bank Transfer

Online

Cheque

Have you completed a Gift Aid Declaration?

Gift Aid

Would you like a certificate?

Join Team PKD

Escape Kinder Scout

Edinburgh Fire Walk

Ultra Challenge Series

Run for us

Team PKD Strava Club

Sky Dive

Bungee Jumps

Inflatable run

Tough mudder

Do your own thing

JustGiving

Fundraise for us

Already know what you want to do?

Need some ideas?

Fundraising resources

Our people

Research Advisory Board

PKD Charity Patrons

What we do

Support

Research

Information

Awareness

Contact Us

Polycystic Kidney Disease Charity

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