UK Paruresis Trust

Country: England & Wales
Charity number: 1109541
Status: Registered
Registered: May 19, 2005
Legal form: Other
Area of benefit: Not Defined

Address

Address: 1 Sawmill Close
KENDAL
Cumbria
LA9 6JE

Contact

Phone: 01539724516
Email: [email protected]
Website: ukpt.org.uk

Activities

The charity supports men and women who suffer from the specific social anxiety Avoidant Paruresis, aka Shy Bladder Syndrome. To this end it provides a website of information, and a moderated online forum. It runs therapeutic residential workshops using a CBT approach, raises public awareness, promotes research, and promotes the concept of individual privacy in public toilet design.

Objects: 1) The Relief Of Persons Suffering From The Phobia Avoidant Paruresis By:a) The Provision Of Internet Based Information And Support.b) The Promotion And Provision Of Local Support Groups.c) The Provision Of Phobia Desensitisation Workshops.d) The Promotion Of The Concept Of Individual Privacy In The Design Of Public Toilets.e) The Promotion Of Research Into All Aspects Of The Condition, Particularly Its Cause And Treatment.f) The Raising Of Public Awareness, Including That Of The Medical Profession.2) Any Other Purpose In Connection With The Condition Paruresis At The Trustees' Discretion.

Classification

How: Provides Human Resources, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
What: The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability
Who: People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Country: Northern Ireland, Scotland
Region: Throughout England And Wales

Finances

Period end	Income	Expenditure
March 4, 2025	£23,793	£24,471
March 4, 2024	£42,441	£25,093
March 4, 2023	£15,474	£20,262
March 4, 2022	£20,480	£7,729
March 4, 2021	£5,418	£8,423

Trustees

Name	Appointed
Andrew Alexander William Smith Ma Cantab (Chair)
Ann Allcoat	Nov. 14, 2014
David Anthony Winton
Dr Ian Michael Harris	June 19, 2015

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