WHERE YOUR MONEY GOES
Making a difference, together.
Every single donation to UKST helps bring us one step closer to ending preventable sepsis deaths, and improving outcomes for survivors.
Your amazing fundraising efforts enable us to support those affected, raise awareness, distribute clinical tools and education, and drive policy changes that save lives.
Here’s a closer look at how your donations help
Your support enables us to offer services and resources that have a real impact on families affected by sepsis:
£5
allows us to provide 100 awareness leaflets to the public
£25
covers one hour of telephone support with a Support Nurse
£50
helps us to provide an awareness talk in your school or local community
£105
allows us to support one person through their recovery journey
£200
pays for a regional support group event for those affected by sepsis
£3,000
pays for literature on discharge from a hospital for one year
Real lives,
real impact
Abbie Kitson’s story is just one example from the hundreds of people we provide free, nurse-led support to each year.
Diagnosed with sepsis aged just 19 after routine surgery for her Crohn’s Disease, Abbie’s life was turned upside down as she faced an extended hospital stay, intense physical recovery, and trauma from her ordeal.
Struggling with the mental after effects of sepsis, she found vital support through UKST’s Support Nurses and online Support & Connect groups, where she connected with others who truly understood her experience.
“All of those really confusing feelings suddenly didn’t feel as isolating as I had a group of people around me that got it and also they could sympathise with the fact that I was going through what they were going through, but at a young age, and so I am really grateful for the UK Sepsis Trust.” – Abbie Kitson
Our support services help people like Abbie feel less alone, offering them a safe space to share, learn and heal. Through our Sepsis Voices campaign, we’re proud to bring together stories of strength and resilience, to bring comfort to others affected by this condition.
See the impact we’ve made in 2024
- Putting sepsis back on the national agenda: In September 2024 we launched a petition urging the Government to redress sepsis as a public health priority.
- Bringing communities together: Our Sepsis Savvy walks in March 2024 united sepsis survivors, the bereaved and our small but dedicated UKST team in locations across the UK.
- Delivering life-saving awareness sessions: Throughout 2024 we’ve provided vital Sepsis Savvy awareness sessions to organisations of all sizes, from local community groups to large companies and universities.
- Educating healthcare professionals: Our e-learning has empowered 74,315 healthcare professionals with the knowledge to identify and respond to sepsis swiftly.
See what else we’ve been up to this year by checking out our news hub.
Transparency and accountability
We’re committed to publishing an annual report, detailing our progress, spending, and the impact of our work.
We want you to feel confident about where your donations go, and how they’re helping to save lives.
Thank you for standing with us in the fight against sepsis! Together, we’re making a lasting impact – one story, one step, and one life at a time.
