# LIPOEDEMA UK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1181312
- **Other names:** LIP UK
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Dec. 20, 2018
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1181312


## Contact

- **Address:** Foxfield House, Chichester Road, West Wittering, Chichester
- **Postcode:** PO20 8QB
- **Phone:** 07747033757
- **Email:** info@lipoedema.co.uk
- **Website:** https://www.lipoedema.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1) TO RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF PEOPLE WITH LIPOEDEMA IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY, BY THE PROVISION OF SERVICES, ADVICE, INFORMATION AND SUPPORT.2) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC, IN PARTICULAR THOSE INVOLVED IN THE DIAGNOSIS, TREATMENT AND CARE OF THOSE SUFFERING LIPOEDEMA.

**Activities:** 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.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £118189 | £74963 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £61154 | £58663 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £49279 | £42717 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £66802 | £63539 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £37156 | £33600 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **SHARON FETZER** (Chair) — appointed Dec. 20, 2019
- Kathryn Jennifer Forster — appointed Dec. 20, 2019
- Kristina Jones — appointed Sept. 23, 2021
- SUZANNE ELIZABETH EVANS BA, HONS — appointed Dec. 20, 2019
- Sara Louise Percival — appointed Oct. 12, 2022