WOMAC announces Bowel Research UK as 2026 charity partner
26 February 2026
- WOMAC’s charity partner for 2026 is Bowel Research UK
- Funds raised will support pioneering research into bowel cancer and other bowel disorders
- Bowel cancer is the second leading cause of cancer-related death in the UK
- Supporter vote continues WOMAC’s long-standing commitment to funding impactful cancer causes
London, UK – 26 February 2026 — Women on the Move Against Cancer (WOMAC) has announced Bowel Research UK as its official charity partner for 2026.
Funds raised by WOMAC’s Supporters and industry partners over the course of the next year will go towards vital research into bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other bowel disorders.
The selection of Bowel Research UK as WOMAC’s 2026 charity, following nominations and a vote by its Supporters, continues the organisation’s proud legacy of backing impactful cancer causes.
Bowel Research UK is a national medical research charity dedicated to funding innovative treatments and potential cures for bowel cancer, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other bowel disorders. Its mission is not only to save lives, but also to enable people living with chronic bowel conditions to enjoy a significantly improved quality of life.
In the UK, more than three quarters of a million people are living with serious bowel conditions, and more than 17,400 people die from bowel cancer each year, making it the second deadliest cancer in the country. Despite its prevalence and impact, bowel cancer and other bowel diseases remain underfunded.
Bowel Research UK awards grants of up to £60,000 to support pioneering research projects that aim to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment, while helping to raise awareness of this common, yet often overlooked, disease.
“Bowel cancer affects thousands of people each year, yet it is still not talked about enough. As an organisation committed to supporting impactful, research-led charities, we are proud to partner with Bowel Research UK in 2026,” said Nicola Humphreys, Chair of WOMAC. “We are particularly excited that funds raised by WOMAC will directly support a defined research project, allowing our Supporters to see the tangible impact of their fundraising efforts.”
“We are thrilled to have been selected as WOMAC’s charity of the year. This partnership will help us accelerate the vital research needed to improve the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of bowel cancer and other bowel diseases”, said Kathryn Pretzel-Shiels, Interim CEO of Bowel Research UK.
“Too many lives are affected by these conditions, yet they are still not talked about enough,” Kathryn Pretzel-Shiels continues. “With WOMAC’s support, we can fund innovative research and move closer to a future where fewer people are diagnosed and more people survive. We are excited to work together over the coming year to create a real and lasting impact.”
More information about WOMAC and Bowel Research UK.
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About WOMAC
Women On the Move Against Cancer (WOMAC) is a group of female volunteers working in the automotive industry. Established in 1979, WOMAC continues the fight against cancer by supporting a variety of projects that search for more effective treatments and improve the quality of life for cancer sufferers, their families and carers.
About Bowel Research UK
Bowel Research UK funds life-changing research into bowel cancer and bowel disease. More than 17,400 people die from bowel cancer every year in the UK and more than three quarters of a million live with bowel conditions. By investing in cutting-edge science and supporting the next generation of researchers, Bowel Research UK is saving and improving lives.