What we do
The National Kidney Federation was formed in 1978 to represent the interests of all kidney patients, both present and future, throughout the United Kingdom. We are the only UK charity that has the mandate to represent the interests of patients.
We are actively involved in representing patient’s interests to government and the media. We campaign for more and better treatment facilities, and we encourage the public to look upon organ donation positively.
Why you should become a Friend
The National Kidney Federation is a charity, run by patients, for patients; it relies totally upon the generosity of those who support it. Without donations it cannot succeed, – with donations the lives of thousands of kidney patients and their carers can be improved. The patients and carers know this, that is why so many of them are “Friends” themselves. So whether you are a patient, a carer or just a “Friend” who wants to help, please join by paying a subscription. Your support will help us to expand the services we offer.
What you will receive as a “Friend”
- The satisfaction of knowing that you have really helped,
- Your own welcome pack containing a range of renal information leaflets,
- Four issues of Kidney Life, our magazine full of lively stories, advice and information,
- Full access to all the Medical Information pages on this web site.
If you would like to pay your subscription by credit or debit card, please use the card payments application form. Otherwise, please complete and return the Membership Application Form together with your payment/Direct Debit (and Gift Aid Declaration, if appropriate) and send it by ordinary post to the NKF address below.
Click one of the following links to go to the appropriate form:
Notes for Guidance
Membership by Credit/Debit Card
Select the size of subscription you would like to give from the application page and click the checkout button. If you wish to give a different amount from those specified you can select a lower amount and add a donation at the checkout. After completing your address details you will be given a further chance to check everything before confirming. You will then be directed to a secure server where you can enter your card details for payment. You can add Gift Aid to your subscription simply by ticking the box on the secure page — there is no need to send a separate Gift Aid form when paying by this method.Membership by Direct Debit and Gift Aid.
A new tax relief has been introduced. It allows the National Kidney Federation to claim back the tax on all donations from UK tax payers. Payment by Gift Aid adds 25% to the value of your subscription at no additional cost to yourself. You will need to complete all three forms: Direct Debit, Membership and Gift Aid.Membership by Direct Debit
By using Direct Debit the Federation will save on administration costs and your membership will be renewed every year automatically. Simply complete the Membership Application Form and the Direct Debit Form.Membership by Cheque/Postal Order and Gift Aid
Payment by Gift Aid adds 25% to the value of your subscription at no extra cost to yourself. Complete the Membership and Gift Aid Declaration.Membership by Cheque/Postal Order
Complete only the Membership Application Form.Payment
Please return all forms to the Federation (address below) enclosing your remittance where applicable. All cheques and postal orders should be made payable to the ‘National Kidney Federation’.
The National Kidney Federation is registered in England and Wales as a Company limited by guarantee (Company No 5272349) and awarded charitable status (Charity Number 1106735). Give as You Earn contributions No. CAF GY511.
Registered Office:- The Point, Coach Road, Shireoaks, Worksop, Notts S81 8BW, Tel: (01909) 544999, Fax: (01909) 481723, Helpline: (0845) 601 02 09, E-mail: 
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Page created: 19 November 2000
Last updated: 27 February 2011
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