# Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (Uk) Limited

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1110229 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1110229)
- Company number: 05457292
- Website: https://www.diabetesresearch.org
- Latest income: £0; spending £84
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives
- Who it helps: Children / young people, Older people, People with disabilities, Other charities or voluntary bodies
- How it gives: Makes grants to organisations, Sponsors or undertakes research
- Last verified: 2026-10-16T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/diabetes-research-institute-foundation

Created for one reason - to cure diabetes.This is our singular focus until that goal is reached.Our objective is to discover a biological cure for diabetes, to restore natural insulin production and normalize blood sugar levels without imposing other risks.To this end we are funding the development of a DRI BioHub, a bioengineered mini organ that mimics the native pancreas.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## What it funds

Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (Uk) Limited is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives for children / young people, older people, people with disabilities and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to organisations and sponsors or undertakes research. In its latest reported year Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (Uk) Limited reported income of £0 and spending of £84.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (Uk) Limited in its sources (last checked 16 Oct 2026). Its website (diabetesresearch.org) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (Uk) Limited open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 16 Oct 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (Uk) Limited is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Does Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (Uk) Limited give grants to individuals?

The Charity Commission register records that Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (Uk) Limited makes grants to organisations, not that it makes grants to individuals.

### How large is Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (Uk) Limited?

In its latest reported year Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (Uk) Limited reported income of £0 and spending of £84.


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