• In a letter dated 18/12/2018, the Director of Research, Evidence and Policy of this charity stated: “We do not currently fund any research which involves human embryo experimentation, and have not done so in the past. We can assure our supporters that their donations will not be used to support…

  • In a letter dated 26/11/2018 stated: “You can be assured that there are no plans to pursue research with human embryos, and that we in no way support other organisations that research with human embryo experimentation.” [#AMRC#]

  • This charity works to improve health and prevent disability in developing countries. In a letter dated 6/12/2018, this organisation stated: “The whole thrust of IMPACT’s work is on the prevention and alleviation of causes of needless disability through, for example, straight-forward treatment and surgery, better nutrition and primary healthcare.”We feel…

  • This charity supports projects in places such as South Sudan, Jordan and Uganda, which are run locally by nuns. IRT receives support from “a large number of Catholic parishes, particularly from their associated Justice and Peace Groups and Developing Word Groups”.In a letter dated 18/12/2018, this charity stated that none…

  • In a letter dated 11/02/19, this charity stated: “to answer your question with respect to human embryo experimentation, this is not an area that the foundation has ever supported research into and it does not come within any of the research projects that have been undertaken in the Institute over…

  • This charity’s research strategy does not mention if it funds embryo research. [#AMRC#].

  • In a letter dated 13/12/2018, this charity stated: “… one of the main reasons for embryo research in addition to fertility, is because embryos are a source of stem cells. Stem cells have unique properties and have the ability to turn into almost any cell in the body. This means…

  • In a letter dated 13/12/2018, the Head of Research of this charity stated: “To my knowledge, Heart Research UK has not funded any research involving human embryos. However, the Charity does not have a policy that prohibits the use of human embryos in research.” [#AMRC#]

  • Comic Relief is a fund-raising company which transfers all its profits to the registered charity called Charity Projects. Comic Relief organises Red Nose Day in “odd” years (2015, 2017, 2019 etc.) and Sport Relief in “even” years (2014, 2016, 2018 etc.). While the two fundraising events may seem different, they…

  • In a letter dated 14/2/19, this charity stated: “We are not aware of any IBD-related research that involves human embryo experimentation.”[#AMRC#].

  • In a letter dated 29/5/19, this charity states: “Primarily we are currently funding a portfolio of clinical trials of drugs with the potential to slow down stop or even reverse the progression of Parkinson’s…We do also support work with stem cells as we view this as a Parkinson’s reversal strategy.…

  • This charity funds research and supports people living with Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB), a group of genetic skin conditions which cause the skin to blister and tear at the slightest touch.In a letter dated 6/12/2018, DEBRA stated: “Currently we do not fund any research involving embryos.” [#AMRC#]

  • In a letter dated 16/12/2018, this charity stated it “would not want to see a world without people with Down’s syndrome”.The letter lists the ways in which it is working with agencies involved in “antenatal screening pathways across England and Wales”. One point this charity highlights is that:”Professionals need to…

  • Duchenne UK funds research to accelerate treatments and find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy.In a letter dated 11/2/19, this charity stated: “Duchenne UK do not support any research using human embryos, so your money would not go towards this research. Additionally, to our knowledge none of the organisations we…

  • In a letter dated 19/12/2019, this charity stated: “Embrace currently supports maternal care projects with three partners. Our funding focuses on maternal care and safe delivery, as this is the support our partners have requested. These projects do not have a specific focus on family planning. Terminations are generally illegal…