How do I apply for a British Skin Foundation grant? Expand Applying for a British Skin Foundation grant can be done through our website which links to an online portal called Blackbaud. Click here to view our grant options and find out more about the application process.
What kind of research does the British Skin Foundation fund? Expand The British Skin Foundation funds research into all types of skin diseases including skin cancer. We fund this research to help find treatments and cures for common diseases such as acne and eczema to potential killers like malignant melanoma. Find out more about our research here.
What research is currently being funded? Expand At any one time there can be as many as 35 projects taking place, some of these can take multiple years. This page can give you more information about our ongoing research here.
Do you have information on different skin conditions? Expand There are more than 2,000 skin diseases in existence and although we can’t detail every single one on our website, we do have a comprehensive list on our skinformation pages here. Lots of the most common conditions are listed, along with a few of the rarer diseases.
Do you have a forum for people with skin conditions? Expand The British Skin Foundation works with Talkhealth Partnership to provide a forum for people with skin conditions. By logging on you can chat with other people about skin conditions and skin related issues. Find out more here.
Can I ask a dermatologist a question? Expand Although we don’t have dermatologists on hand to answer your questions, each month the British Skin Foundation runs an online clinic via Talkhealth on a different skin-related topic. You can also look back at previous clinics. Find out what the latest topic is here.
How is the British Skin Foundation funded? Expand The British Skin Foundation relies entirely on donations and receives no statutory funding.
Do you have a separate fund for skin cancer research? Expand Yes, the British Skin Foundation has a dedicated fund which is solely for skin cancer research. You can find out more about our skin cancer research on these pages.
How can I get involved with fundraising? Expand It’s really easy to get involved in fundraising for the British Skin Foundation. If you don’t want to take part in a sporting event, but you’d still like to make a difference then we have lots of ideas for you. Whether it’s a cake sale, sponsored silence, fancy dress day or a coffee morning – we can help. Just check out our fundraising ideas page.
How can I sign up to a sporting event to raise money for the British Skin Foundation? Expand There are so many different sporting events that you can get involved with to raise funds for the British Skin Foundation depending on your interests. Click to find out more about events that involve running, cycling, obstacle races, treks, sky diving or bungee jumping.
How can I tell my skin disease story? Expand By telling your skin story, you help to raise awareness of skin conditions to the wider public. We believe that this goes a long way to helping to educate people and promoting acceptance. It also helps to shine a light on the important work we do at the British Skin Foundation. If you would like to tell your skin story then please email [email protected] for more information.
What does it mean if I see the British Skin Foundation logo on a product? Expand If you see the British Skin Foundation logo on a product this means that the research behind it has been validated by our dermatologists. Find out more about this process here.