Yes, the following celebrities have coeliac diseaseA condition where a person is unable to eat gluten as it makes their body attack itself. and are Members of Coeliac UK.
If you are aware of anyone else with a high public profile who may be living with the condition or have a personal interest then let us know.
If you have any queries relating to an article please call our PR Consultant, Kate Newman: 07952 071014 or contact her through email. The Charity holds a database of case-studies and would be happy to arrange interviews as required. We routinely issue news releases which attract national and local coverage.
Coeliac UK is the only national Charity supporting people with coeliac diseaseA condition where a person is unable to eat gluten as it makes their body attack itself. in the UK. It is also the biggest coeliac society in the world and regularly shares knowledge and advice with international colleagues. What’s more, in 2005 Coeliac UK funded the largest ever series of research projects into coeliac disease.
Every year the Charity invests a lot of money into research. Some of that research is looking at the underlying genetic make up of people with coeliac diseaseA condition where a person is unable to eat gluten as it makes their body attack itself. while other research looks at the day-to-day impact on people living with the condition. We are the largest investor in research into coeliac disease in the UK. We usually advertise for applications to research grants annually in the medical press.
Our Eating and Travel section has useful information for planning a trip abroad as well as in the UK. We also have information sheets and translations for over 20 countries for you to download to help you while you are away.
So that we can constantly improve and update our services, we are always pleased to receive comments on the way we operate. Please use the contact us section to let us know what you think.
Coeliac UK gives you up to date information and support about your diet and health and as a Member you will also have access to a range of exclusive services.
You can join online, download an application form or contact us on 0845 305 2060.
MembershipIf you have been diagnosed with coeliac disease then you can become a Member of Coeliac UK. is FREE for the first six months and on receipt of your application we will send you your welcome pack which will include diet and health information booklets targeted for this stage of your diagnosis, a quick reference gluten-freeWhen a food has less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten so it is safe for people with coeliac disease to eat. check list, and our Food and Drink DirectoryOur annual Directory of gluten-free food and drink which manufacturers voluntarily submit to. .
You can amend your personal contact details, email address and login details by going to www.coeliac.org.uk/user. You need to be logged in to our Members only area to do this, so if you are not already logged in you'll need to have your username and password at hand. Alternatively you can email us or phone us on 0845 305 2060.
There is a range of ways to get involved, and there is something for everyone. Whether you tell your story through being a case studyA person who offers their story to the media as a real example of living with coeliac disease. , write to your MP, collect signatures for a petition or host an event, everything helps to raise awareness about coeliac diseaseA condition where a person is unable to eat gluten as it makes their body attack itself. .
Volunteering with Coeliac UK can offer a range of benefits. It can be a great chance to:
Throughout your role you will be supported by the staff at Coeliac UK. We will provide you with information, advice and updates throughout your time as a volunteer.
Coeliac UK volunteers have a range of backgrounds and skills but are united in their goal to help the Charity. We do not ask for any specific qualifications and no previous experience of volunteering is necessary. The roles have been designed to be flexible so that you can tailor them to your experiences and strengths.
Yes. Many of our volunteers work full time. We aim to provide flexible roles which can be carried out around your other commitments, be they work, family or leisure.
It’s entirely up to you how many hours you can give. There are a range of roles requiring different amounts of time – from long-term involvement in the Volunteer Support Groups to one-off projects.
No matter how little time you can spare, there is always something you can do to help get our message across to others. There are lots of people like you who have busy lives and other commitments, but lots of people doing a little, adds up to a lot.
You could spend 15 minutes using a template to write to your MP, complete an online petition or survey, or, if you have a little longer, talk to your local restaurant about catering gluten-freeWhen a food has less than 20 parts per million (ppm) of gluten so it is safe for people with coeliac disease to eat. . Whatever you’re happy to do, it will all help to raise awareness about coeliac diseaseA condition where a person is unable to eat gluten as it makes their body attack itself. .
There is a team at High Wycombe dedicated to supporting you. They will provide you with the materials and tools you need to support you in your role.
Campaigning is about getting people who can create change to listen to what you’re saying. This is a slow process which can often mean repeating the same thing in different ways, to the same audience. The more people that get involved in a campaign, the more impact it will have.
We rely on local people like yourself, to help us make a difference in your local community. If a lot of people get involved in communities across the country, then the activity joins up and creates a national campaign.
To volunteer with Coeliac UK, or to find out more, email Miranda Brooks, Volunteer Manager at volunteering@coeliac.org.uk
The Charity depends on a variety of funding streams. Our Members pay a small fee, to contribute to the costs of the services they receive, and we rely on donations and other fundraising activities too.
We work with our commercial partners by offering advertising and sponsorship opportunities and we apply for grants from trusts and government organisations such as the Food Standards Agency and the Health Foundation.
You can download our full memorandum and articles of association which will explain all the rules underpinning the Charity.
Coeliac UK’s offices are at 3rd Floor, The Apollo Centre, Desborough Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP11 2QW.
Our Edinburgh office is at Citibase Edinburgh,1 St Colme Street, Edinburgh, EH3 6AA. Tel. 0131 220 8342
