Guts UK Charity

15/06/2026

Imagine how amazing it would be if we all started talking about guts at this young age. It is never too late to start, so let Professor Millie show you how it is done.💚

Our Let’s Talk Guts campaign runs from July 13th to July 19th. When you sign up, you will receive digital resources to help you start these vital conversations.

You will get access to:
- The Gut Together pack filled with conversation starters, myth busters, and prompts to get people talking
- Educational guides to help you better understand your digestive system
- Practical health, lifestyle, and symptom resources, and more!

👉 Join Millie today to break down the stigma. Sign up now: https://gutscharity.org.uk/lets-talk-guts/



[Video description: Millie is sitting behind a kitchen table with a sign that says “Millie Guts Expert” in front of her. She is wearing black round glasses and a navy blue Guts UK t-shirt. Throughout the video, Millie is being interviewed by an off-camera voice using a toy microphone. She encourages everyone to speak openly about their guts so that they can get the right help and support.]

15/06/2026

If you are in Liverpool this Sunday, come and say hello to the team at the Metquarter! Colin, our legendary inflatable Colon, would love to show you all his digestive conditions and talk about all things guts. We can't wait to see you there!💚

Meet Colin the Colon!

Guts UK Charity's giant walk-through inflatable colon is coming to Metquarter on 21 June, 11am–5pm. Explore digestive health conditions including Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis and diverticular disease, learn more about gut health, and chat with the Guts UK team.

Free to visit and guaranteed to get people talking about digestive health. Don’t miss it!

📍 Metquarter
📅 21 June
⏰ 11am–5pm

12/06/2026

At 17, Magda began experiencing a burning, relentless stomach pain that was later diagnosed as gastritis. What started as occasional flare-ups became a condition that has shaped major life decisions, affected her ability to travel, socialise, and enjoy food, and left her living with chronic pain for long periods of time.

Despite years of treatment, dietary changes, and GP appointments, Magda continues to face the daily challenges of gastritis. Her latest flare-up became so severe that she cut short her time living in New Zealand and returned to the UK in search of further support and treatment.

Rather than letting her condition define her, Magda has turned her experience into action. Together with her mum and friends, she took on a virtual English Channel swimming challenge to raise awareness of digestive conditions fundraised an amazing £1,000 for Guts UK.

💚 Thank you, Magda, for your courage, determination, and commitment to raising awareness.

Read Magda’s story here: https://ow.ly/jInH50Zb4P8



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10/06/2026

Let’s talk guts! 📣

Thank you Kelly, Rachel, and Cris, who shared their own personal experiences to show exactly why breaking the silence around digestive health matters so much.

Many people feel embarrassed talking about their digestive symptoms, meaning they delay seeking help when they really need it. Opening up to those around us and starting these conversations can make a world of difference. It isn’t just about sharing a symptom. It’s about normalising the conversation so that nobody has to suffer in silence, and everyone feels empowered to seek the support they deserve.

By listening to each other and learning how to approach these topics with confidence and empathy, we can break down the stigma once and for all. Together, let’s get to grips with guts. 💚

Will you join us this July? Sign up via the link in our bio.



[Video description: a compilation video features Cris, Rachel, and Kelly sharing why it is important to talk about gut health and offering advice on how to start those conversations. Cris has short, dark hair and is wearing a blue and white striped shirt, Rachel has long ginger hair and is wearing a navy Guts UK t-shirt, and Kelly has long straight hair and is wearing a grey Baby Yoda t-shirt. They open up about what it is like living with digestive conditions and encourage others to break the silence. In the end, they ask if you are ready to join Let’s Talk Guts this July.]

08/06/2026

Meet David, one of our Experts by Experience (EBEs) here at Guts UK.

Our EBEs work with us to ensure that others living with and affected by digestive conditions and symptoms are always at the heart of what we do and the decisions that we make as a charity.

David was born with Hirschsprung’s disease, a rare condition where the nerves that control the bowel are missing. From life-saving stoma surgery at just a few months old to navigating school life whilst living with a digestive condition, David’s journey has been far from smooth. But today, he leads a busy, active life.

“Having a digestive condition doesn’t need to shape your life or dictate the direction of it,” David told us. “I’m not going to go camping in the middle of a field with no toilet, but I’m also not going to sit at home and do nothing.”

David shared his story with us for the Spring/Summer edition of our That Gut Feeling magazine, which you can view online here: https://gutscharity.org.uk/ss26-magazine/.

Read David’s full story: https://gutscharity.org.uk/awareness/personal-stories/davids-story-hirschsprungs-disease/ . 💚

Together, with the help of people like David, we’re getting to grips with guts.

[Image description 1: David is standing on lush green grass, taking a selfie. There is a park behind him with a lake and people enjoying the gardens too. He wears a grey hoodie, black sunglasses and smiles at the camera. Text reads ‘David shares his Hirschsprung’s Disease story… “I spent the first few days of my life vomiting a lot of bile, not being able to keep anything down. Doctors put it down to birth trauma.”'.

Image description 2: David is taking a selfie in front of the Palace of Versailles. He wears a navy jumper and black glasses. Text reads ‘In the months that followed, after his Dad pushed for tests, David was diagnosed with Hirschsprung’s disease. “My large bowel and 30cm of my small bowel were removed, then everything was joined back up. I managed to be continent from 3 years old.”

Image description 3: David is taking a selfie in front of the Palace of Versailles. He wears a light green t-shirt, red, white and blue baseball cap and black sunglasses. Text reads ‘Besides check-ups and advice for his diet, David hasn’t seen a doctor for his condition since he was discharged from children’s care at 16 years old. He shares: “Having a digestive condition doesn’t need to dictate the direction of your life. Learning to manage the condition really helps.”

Image description 4: David is taking a selfie, biking through the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. He wears a navy t-shirt and black sunglasses. Text on screen reads ‘Being part of Guts UK’s Experts by Experience panel allows me to represent the Hirschsprung’s community and to promote interest in some of the lesser-known digestive conditions.”]

07/06/2026

Every ‘yes’ comes with a hidden ‘but’. On the outside, it looks like a fun brunch, a great run, or a lovely holiday.

The reality is that managing a digestive condition and/or symptom often means constantly planning ahead, adapting to sudden changes and worrying about what might happen next.

These are often hidden away and not talked about. Without open conversations, people only ever see the highlights, completely missing the full picture of what is going on beneath the surface.

This July, let’s bring our voices together. Let’s show the world the real everyday experiences, because nobody should have to go through this alone. It’s time to spill your guts and flush away the taboo once and for all.

👉 Sign up to Let’s Talk Guts here: https://gutscharity.org.uk/lets-talk-guts/

Together, let’s get to grips with guts. 💚

[Image description: Image 1: The top half is labelled "YES" with a group of five friends sitting together in outdoor chairs, chatting and laughing. The bottom half is labelled "BUT" with Amy wearing a poo costume, curled up sideways on a grey sofa.
Image 2: The top half is labelled "YES" with two plates of food at a brunch place. The bottom half is labelled "BUT" with a detailed email inquiry sent to a restaurant.
Image 3: The top half is labelled "YES" with Leeona pulling a green suitcase as she runs along a sunny beach. The bottom half is labelled "BUT" with a pile of medication pills while packing.
Image 4: The top half is labelled "YES" with a cathedral under a blue sky, and Leeona wearing a poo costume. The bottom half is labelled "BUT" with an iPhone displaying the toilet map.
Image 5: The top half is labelled "YES" with an office desk setup and a laptop running a video call with the Guts UK team. The bottom half is labelled "BUT" with Leeona resting her head on a brown p**p plush toy pillow on her desk.
Image 6: The top half is labelled "YES" with the view from behind a group of people on a run. The bottom half is labelled "BUT" with a woman lying down in bed, holding a hot water bottle tightly.
Image 7: The top half is labelled "YES" with a group of friends standing and laughing around a dining table outdoors. The bottom half is labelled "BUT" with a person unable to button up their jeans due to bloating.]

05/06/2026

Our weekly lottery draw is every Friday.💚

For just £1 an entry, you could be in with a chance of winning £25,000. Here's what Team Guts UK would spend the winnings on!

Play here: https://gutscharity.org.uk/support-us/weekly-lottery/

You must be 18 or over to enter. T&Cs apply. Please gamble responsibly.

👉 If you won, what would you spend your winnings on?

[Video description: Diane is smiling and wearing a poo costume. She speaks into a microphone and says: “Join the Guts UK weekly lottery for your chance to win £25,000.” She enters the Guts UK office and asks the Guts UK team what they would spend £25,000 on. The video ends with a poster saying “Guts UK Weekly Lottery. You could win £25,000 this Friday.”]

04/06/2026

Are you looking for your next big running challenge?

This 10 mile running event brings you the perfect mix of inspiring history, salty sea air, and glorious coastal views. You won't be alone out there as Portsmouth's supporters will be keeping your spirits high and motivation up the whole way round.

We have limited places available and would love to support you every step of the way.💚

Are you ready to take on the challenge? Sign up here: https://gutscharity.org.uk/support-us/events/great-south-run-2026/

[Image description: The title reads: “Could you take on the Great South Run for Guts UK?”. The body text reads: “Sunday 18th October 2026” Along the bottom is a white outline of the Portsmouth skyline. In the bottom right, there is a Guts UK brand illustration of a woman running towards the right wearing a green tank top and black shorts.]