# LIPOEDEMA UK

## Details

- **Country:** England &amp; 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&amp;p_p_lifecycle=0&amp;p_p_state=maximized&amp;p_p_mode=view&amp;_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1181312


## Contact

- **Address:** Foxfield House, Chichester Road, West Wittering, Chichester
- **Postcode:** PO20 8QB
- **Phone:** 07747 033757
- **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



## Geography

- Throughout England And Wales





## Trustees

| Name | Role | Appointed |
|---|---|---|
| **SHARON FETZER** | Chair | Dec. 20, 2019 |
| Kathryn Jennifer Forster |  | Dec. 20, 2019 |
| Kristina Jones |  | Sept. 23, 2021 |
| SUZANNE ELIZABETH EVANS BA, HONS |  | Dec. 20, 2019 |
| Sara Louise Percival |  | Oct. 12, 2022 |




