About us
Who we are
About Breakthrough T1D UK
Breakthrough T1D UK, formerly JDRF UK, is the leading global organisation funding type 1 diabetes research. Our mission is to accelerate life-changing breakthroughs to cure, prevent and treat type 1 diabetes and its complications. To accomplish this, Breakthrough T1D has invested more than £2 billion in the last five years alone. We collaborate with the most talented minds to develop and deliver a pipeline of innovative therapies to people living with type 1 diabetes. Our staff and volunteers around the globe are dedicated to campaigning for our vision of a world without type 1 diabetes.
Our culture and values
Stand as one
Moving forward together by embracing different perspectives, backgrounds and expertise.
Act with purpose
Staying true to the needs of our community and our organisation.
Lead with kindness
Always meeting people with empathy and support
Equality, diversity and inclusion policy
The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, the type 1 diabetes community, and for every employee to feel included, respected and able to be their authentic selves at work.
Our full Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy is available on our website at www.breakthrought1d.org.uk on our 'Careers at Breakthrough T1D' webpage.