For more than 30 years we’ve been leading the drive to increase knowledge of the causes and best treatments of Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.
Research Strategy 2022-2024
Our research strategy for 2022 – 2024 was created with input from a wide range of stakeholders. Thank you to everyone who took the time to share their views. We will be reviewing the research strategy and developing a new strategy in 2025 in collaboration with our stakeholders.
The strategy aims to drive change in areas that are most important to people affected by Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), by focusing on three main domains:
- Directly funding research
- Increasing investment by others in IBD research
- Patient and public involvement

Want to get involved in research?
The best quality research happens when people with Crohn's and Colitis are involved, and you can make a difference at every stage of research.
About Crohn's and Colitis
Ways to get involved
Helpline Service
Last updated: 22/07/2026
Our Helpline team can't take calls, chats or ring you back for the rest of the summer. But you can still reach us by email.
If you need to contact the team, please email helpline@crohnsandcolitis.org.uk and we'll answer you as soon as possible.
Thanks for bearing with us.
How Can We Help?
- We can help you understand Crohn’s and Colitis
- Listen and talk about living with IBD
- Help you connect with others in the Crohn’s and Colitis community
- Give you contact details of specialist organisations
- We can support you to live well with Crohn’s or Colitis and provide up-to-date, evidence-based information
Please be aware we’re not medically or legally trained. We cannot provide detailed financial or benefits advice or specialist emotional support.
If you need specific medical advice about your condition, your GP or IBD team will be best placed to help.