Changing the Future of
Bowel Cancer, Together.
We are a 100% volunteer-run charity funding groundbreaking
ColoRectal Cancer research, early detection, and patient wellbeing.
Improving Outcomes While Having Fun
Born from a patient’s survival story, we exist to fund global leaders in
oncology, giving patients hope through innovation.
Pioneering Research
Funding cutting-edge clinical research and robotic surgery to find a cure and revolutionise treatment protocols.
Early Diagnosis
Investing in new technologies and AI to detect bowel cancer earlier, when it is most treatable and survivable.
Patient Wellbeing
Supporting psychological and physical health initiatives to ease the stress and anxiety of patients and their families.
Radical Transparency. Real Impact.
We are entirely volunteer-run. Your donations don’t go toward expensive overhead
– they go straight to the scientists saving lives.
95%
Of Funds Go To Research
£355,704
Raised for Clinical Research
100%
Volunteer-Driven Charity
Collaborating with World-Leading Experts
The Royal Marsden | Chelsea and Westminster | Imperial College London | City St. George’s University of London | Cambridge University
Latest News
Paul Finch on BBC Suffolk
Paul Finch was interviewed on BBC Suffolk by Louise Hulland for the Afternoon Show to discuss the symptoms of Bowel cancer and the work the Red Trouser Day charity does to raise awareness of CRC symptoms, and funding for pioneering research.
All cancer deaths in the USA are declining apart from those from colorectal cancer
All cancer deaths in the USA are declining apart from those from colorectal cancer which is now the leading cause of cancer deaths in under 50’s.
Dr Irene Chong 2026
Hear the latest development in identifying pre-cancer cells from friend of the Red Trouser Day Dr. Irene Chong.
A 10% Chance Turned Into a 100% Commitment.
In 2014, our founder Paul Finch was diagnosed with stage 4 colorectal cancer and given a 10% chance of making it 5 years. Thanks to the extraordinary expertise at The Royal Marsden, he made a full recovery.
Red Trouser Day was established to give that exact same hope to others by funding the brilliant minds pushing the boundaries of medical science.
Worried about Bowel Cancer?
Bowel cancer is a serious disease and in its early stages it has very few symptoms, and it’s often difficult for people to talk about.
We’ve created a short video explaining the process of diagnosis and treatment recommendations for people who may have symptoms of colorectal Cancer and other Bowel issues.
You can also find many other original educational videos and interviews on our official YouTube channel
Wear Red. Raise Funds. Save Lives.
Join the movement. There are many ways you can help us fund the next
big breakthrough in bowel cancer research
Fundraise for Us
Start your own challenge, bake sale, or join a Red Trouser Day event.
Make a Donation
Every contribution brings us closer to earlier diagnosis and better treatments.
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