It funds research to treat and cure CF and aims to ensure appropriate clinical care and support for people with cystic fibrosis.
The Trust's research falls into two main categories: Cystic fibrosis is a complex disease requiring considerable specialist treatment.
Since 1997, the Cystic Fibrosis Trust has invested over £10 million in the NHS to improve clinical care for the 8,000 people in the UK with CF; helping fund doctors, nurses and multidisciplinary teams.
The Trust also offers information and advice to those affected, along with their families and friends, schools and employers and anyone interested in cystic fibrosis.
[2] In addition to the contributions, fundraising efforts have been undertaken by UK artist Jenny Wicks in 2009 with her photographic art exhibition, short documentary and book titled Root Ginger.