Congratulations on being awarded a Diabetes UK grant.
As you are probably aware, the research that Diabetes UK funds would not be possible without the generous support of our members and those who make donations to the charity.
Adopt a Project
The ‘Adopt a Project’ Scheme provides an opportunity for Diabetes UK supporters to donate a minimum of £1,000 towards a specific Diabetes UK-funded research project and ‘adopt’ that project.
Our supporters and Voluntary Groups generate a substantial portion of Diabetes UK’s income, through their numerous fundraising and public awareness activities. Many of our members are particularly interested in the latest diabetes research and this scheme provides an opportunity for them to feel directly involved in a research project.
Please note that any funds given by these groups go towards your awarded total and are not top-ups to your grant. Groups are not allowed to donate directly to researchers.
A person or Voluntary Group ‘adopts’ a particular research project for a period of one year. This may be a project that is taking place in their geographical area, or simply one that they find interesting. During this time, groups will be provided with an update on the progress of the project they have adopted and Voluntary Groups will receive acknowledgement in our Research project directory.
Researchers may be called upon to give a presentation about their work to a group that has adopted their project. Researchers will be contacted by Diabetes UK to arrange presentations, not by the group. These talks provide our members with a unique opportunity to meet researchers and encourage the donation of money directly towards diabetes research.
If you have any further enquiries regarding the ‘Adopt a Project’ Scheme, then please do not hesitate to contact the Diabetes UK Research department at research@diabetes.org.uk or on 020 7424 1000.
Fundraising appeals
In addition to the Diabetes UK 'Adopt a Project' scheme, your research may be profiled in marketing campaigns and other fundraising asks. Whenever your research is associated with a Diabetes UK fundraising activity we will contact you to let you know.
These are standard fundraising techniques and in no way alter the amount of funds available for your project should we be able or not to fundraise from your research.
Disseminating your results
It is very important to raise the profile of diabetes research across the board. If you have a journal article going to print, have won an award, or receive coverage in local or national press, radio or television please do not wait for your annual report to let us know, and contact us at research@diabetes.org.uk.
We will not only let our supporters know but our PR and Media team can help raise the profile of your research. Please download our guidelines on public relations (under 'Downloads' on this page).