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Borne is a medical research charity with the mission of preventing premature birth, everywhere and forever. Charity no: 1167073

Every year, 15 million babies are born too soon. 1 million of them do not survive. Borne is a medical research charity with the mission of preventing premature birth and improving outcomes for mothers and babies, by investing in groundbreaking research to find answers, improve care, and nurture talent in this underfunded and overlooked area of research.

09/10/2026

Baby Loss Awareness Week | 9–15 October 💙

Today marks the beginning of Baby Loss Awareness Week, a time to remember, honour and support families who have experienced pregnancy and baby loss.

While Borne's work focuses on understanding and preventing premature birth, we know that for many families in our community, the heartbreak of losing a baby is part of their story.

This week, we stand alongside those families, the charities and organisations providing vital support, and everyone working to raise awareness and encourage more open conversations about pregnancy and baby loss.

We also recognise that grief looks different for everyone. Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, your baby matters, your story matters, and you are not alone. 🩷

🕯️ On Thursday 15 October at 7pm, we invite you to join the global Wave of Light by lighting a candle in memory of all the babies whose lives were far too short.

08/10/2026

£1 MILLION raised for premature birth research. 💙

An extraordinary milestone, made possible by an extraordinary commitment.

Following a record-breaking Golf Day at Sunningdale Golf Club on 1 October, which raised over £150,000, the annual event hosted by Borne Patron Will Greenwood MBE in memory of his son Freddie has now raised more than £1 million for premature birth research.

An incredible achievement in its own right, but just one part of Will's remarkable contribution to Borne.

Over the years, Will has crossed continents, ventured into the Arctic and tackled the jungles of Costa Rica, taking on extraordinary challenges to raise funds and awareness. He has consistently used his platform to share Freddie's story, champion our research and inspire others to support our mission.

Will, thank you for your unwavering support of Borne and for the enduring legacy you continue to create in Freddie's memory.

And to every golfer, sponsor, donor and supporter who has contributed to this incredible £1 million milestone, thank you.

Together, we're helping to bring forward a future where fewer babies are born too soon.

🔗 Read the full story on our website.

02/10/2026

A record-breaking day for Borne. 💙⛳️

Yesterday, we returned to for Borne’s annual Golf Day, hosted by our Patron MBE in memory of his son, Freddie.

It was an incredible day of golf, friendship and generosity, raising over £150,000 to fund vital research into premature birth, a record-breaking total for the annual event.

We are enormously grateful to Will for his continued dedication to Borne and for bringing together such an extraordinary community of people in Freddie’s memory.

And a huge thank you to every player, sponsor, donor and supporter who made the day possible. Every pound raised will help Borne continue to fund research that brings us closer to understanding why babies are born too soon and how we can prevent it. 💙

30/09/2026

Pregnancy loss is bereavement. And from April 2027, that will be recognised in law. 💜

Employees who experience pregnancy loss before 24 weeks will have a new legal right to take up to two weeks of bereavement leave, including partners. For families experiencing the heartbreak of pregnancy loss, having the right to step away from work and grieve matters.

At Borne, we warmly welcome this important step towards greater recognition and compassion – while continuing to call for the support families need when facing pregnancy and baby loss.

Swipe to read Borne Chief Executive David Badcock’s response. →

25/09/2026

🎓 A huge congratulations to Borne-funded researcher Emilie Paterson, who has successfully defended her PhD thesis!

Emilie’s achievement is not only an exciting milestone in her own career, but an example of why investing in the next generation of research talent is such an important part of Borne’s work.
With funding from Borne and Action Medical Research and a PhD scholarship from the Genesis Research Trust, Emilie has been investigating one of the biggest unanswered questions in pregnancy research: what actually triggers labour?

Her research focused on immune cells called macrophages, found in the lining of the uterus during pregnancy. Emilie identified two distinct populations that may play complementary roles in starting labour, one producing inflammatory signals that can promote contractions, and another producing molecules that can weaken the bag of waters.

Crucially, many of the molecules identified through Emilie’s research can already be targeted by existing drugs.

With further study, these findings could help scientists better understand how labour begins and identify new approaches to preventing or delaying preterm labour.

We’re incredibly proud to have supported Emilie’s research and to see another talented woman in science reach this important milestone. 💜

Congratulations, Dr Emilie Paterson! 👏

17/09/2026

What will it take to finally crack the problem of premature birth?

Few people are better placed to answer that question than Professor Lucilla Poston CBE.
One of the world’s leading female scientists, Lucilla has spent decades at the forefront of maternal and fetal health research. She is Professor of Maternal & Fetal Health at King’s College London, a Fellow of the Academy of Medical Sciences and Chair of Borne’s Scientific Advisory Board.

And despite everything science has discovered about pregnancy, she describes prematurity as “the most difficult nut to crack.”

In this Bitesize episode of The Borne Podcast, Lucilla joins Borne founder Professor Mark Johnson to explore why premature birth remains such a complex scientific challenge and why she believes that, with the right focus and research, it is one we can solve.

🎧 Listen to the Bitesize episode now.

15/09/2026

Behind every baby receiving neonatal care is a team of people providing extraordinary care at an incredibly difficult time.

This NICU Awareness Month, we want to recognise the doctors, nurses, midwives, healthcare assistants and specialists who care for babies born too soon and who support their families through moments of enormous uncertainty.

We are incredibly grateful they are there.

But at Borne, we’re working towards a future where fewer families experience the impact of premature birth. Our research is focused on understanding why premature birth happens and finding new ways to prevent it, so more babies can remain safely in the womb for longer, giving them the best possible chance of a healthy start.

Because while neonatal teams are changing lives every day, we want to change what happens before the NICU journey begins.

09/09/2026

📣 We’re hiring: Head of PR & Communications

We’re looking for a strategic, creative and hands-on communications leader to join Team Borne at an exciting point in our growth.

This is an opportunity to shape Borne’s voice and profile, lead our PR and communications strategy, build meaningful media relationships and tell compelling stories about our research, people and impact.

As we work to grow awareness of premature birth and the urgent need for more research, you’ll play a key role in helping us reach new audiences and strengthen Borne’s voice in the UK and internationally.

📍 Hybrid working, with our London-based office
💼 Full-time, permanent
💷 £50,000–£55,000
📅 Applications close at 5pm on 5 October 2026

Think you could be the person we’re looking for or know someone who might be?
Find out more and view the full role - https://www.borne.org.uk/career-opportunities/

03/09/2026

September is NICU Awareness Month 💜

This month recognises the babies and families whose lives are touched by neonatal intensive care, and the extraordinary healthcare professionals who care for them.

At Borne, we’re looking at what can be changed before a baby reaches the NICU. Premature birth remains one of the biggest causes of neonatal intensive care admissions, yet there is still so much we don’t understand about why babies are born too soon.

By funding research into pregnancy and premature birth, we’re working towards better understanding, new and improved treatments, and ultimately, a future where fewer babies are born too soon. Because advancing our understanding of premature birth has the potential not only to transform outcomes for babies and families, but to help reduce the pressure on neonatal services and support the dedicated teams caring for our most vulnerable babies.

This , we stand with every baby, family and healthcare professional whose life has been touched by the NICU. 💜

27/08/2026

Looking for your next big challenge? 🏃‍♂️🩵

On 4 April 2027, take on the Brighton Marathon to raise vital funds for research into premature birth. From your first training run to the moment you cross the finish line, you’ll be helping Borne fund scientists working to improve our understanding of pregnancy and create a future where fewer babies are born too soon.

Secure your charity place and give your 26.2 miles a purpose that reaches far beyond race day.

Register through the link in our bio.

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