The British Skin Foundation is a registered charity in the UK.[1][2] The charity aims to raise money for skin care research as well as raising awareness.[2][3] The charity gives grants to several colleges within the UK for research.[4]

The British Association of Dermatologists,[5] which was the largest single donator in 2009,[6] works closely with the British Skin Foundation.[7][8]

The charity also has a HealthUnlocked online community providing peer support and help to people with skin disease and skin cancer.

References

  1. "The British Skin Foundation". netdoctor. 2009. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  2. 1 2 "British Skin Foundation, registered charity no. 313865". Charity Commission for England and Wales.
  3. "Case study:British Skin Foundation". ThirdSector. Retrieved 14 July 2012.
  4. "British Skin Foundation 2009 accounts" (PDF). Charity Commission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 26 January 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  5. "British Association of Dermatologists". Retrieved 22 March 2011.
  6. "British Skin Foundation 2009 Summary Information Return 2009 (Online)" (PDF). Charity Commission. Archived from the original (PDF) on 23 January 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  7. "Comfort's research into skincare is supported by the British Skin Foundation". Comfort. Archived from the original on 27 July 2011. Retrieved 21 March 2011.
  8. "Sun Awareness Campaign". British Association of Dermatologists. Archived from the original on 7 May 2012. Retrieved 14 July 2012. As part of Sun Awareness, the British Association of Dermatologists (BAD) and the British Skin Foundation ( BSF ) have teamed up to provide information ...


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