Our impact
Creating impact everyday
Turning funding into breakthroughs
Every grant we award is an investment in a healthier future.
From pioneering discoveries in psoriasis and melanoma to training the next generation of dermatology experts, our work is improving lives one study, one breakthrough, one story at a time.
Research that reaches people
Our funding helps researchers across the UK uncover new knowledge, develop treatments, and raise awareness of the importance of skin health.
With your support, we’ve helped fund more than 500 research projects and invested over £22 million since 1996.
What your support has achieved
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Over 500 projects funded. Driving discovery in every area of skin disease.
£22 million
£22.8m invested in supporting vital research across universities and hospitals in the UK.
2 in 3
2 in 3 people are affected by a skin condition but our research gives them hope.
Stories that show our impact
Research gave me hope for a future without fear
Diagnosed with CYLD Cutaneous Syndrome, a rare condition that causes recurring skin tumours, Hayley spent years living with uncertainty.
Thanks to BSF-funded research, she now feels hopeful for new treatments — and proud to share her story to inspire others.
Research gave me hope for a future without fear
Diagnosed with CYLD Cutaneous Syndrome, a rare condition that causes recurring skin tumours, Hayley spent years living with uncertainty.
Thanks to BSF-funded research, she now feels hopeful for new treatments — and proud to share her story to inspire others.
Research gave me hope for a future without fear
Diagnosed with CYLD Cutaneous Syndrome, a rare condition that causes recurring skin tumours, Hayley spent years living with uncertainty.
Thanks to BSF-funded research, she now feels hopeful for new treatments — and proud to share her story to inspire others.
Research gave me hope for a future without fear
Diagnosed with CYLD Cutaneous Syndrome, a rare condition that causes recurring skin tumours, Hayley spent years living with uncertainty.
Thanks to BSF-funded research, she now feels hopeful for new treatments — and proud to share her story to inspire others.
Research gave me hope for a future without fear
Diagnosed with CYLD Cutaneous Syndrome, a rare condition that causes recurring skin tumours, Hayley spent years living with uncertainty.
Thanks to BSF-funded research, she now feels hopeful for new treatments — and proud to share her story to inspire others.
Research gave me hope for a future without fear
Diagnosed with CYLD Cutaneous Syndrome, a rare condition that causes recurring skin tumours, Hayley spent years living with uncertainty.
Thanks to BSF-funded research, she now feels hopeful for new treatments — and proud to share her story to inspire others.
Research gave me hope for a future without fear
Diagnosed with CYLD Cutaneous Syndrome, a rare condition that causes recurring skin tumours, Hayley spent years living with uncertainty.
Thanks to BSF-funded research, she now feels hopeful for new treatments — and proud to share her story to inspire others.
Research gave me hope for a future without fear
Diagnosed with CYLD Cutaneous Syndrome, a rare condition that causes recurring skin tumours, Hayley spent years living with uncertainty.
Thanks to BSF-funded research, she now feels hopeful for new treatments — and proud to share her story to inspire others.
Research gave me hope for a future without fear
Diagnosed with CYLD Cutaneous Syndrome, a rare condition that causes recurring skin tumours, Hayley spent years living with uncertainty.
Thanks to BSF-funded research, she now feels hopeful for new treatments — and proud to share her story to inspire others.
Beyond the lab
We’re not just funding research — we’re building understanding.
Through public education, collaboration with healthcare providers, and awareness campaigns, we’re changing how skin health is valued and supported across the UK.