One day we hope IBD won’t stop anyone from living the life they want. Until then, we’re here to give hands-on, practical support to anyone in Scotland who needs it.

Share your story of hope to help inspire others affected by IBD – click here

Learn more about what we do

Have you used GLP-1 medication?

Your input could shape better future IBD care.

Take a short questionnaire from our medical research partners here

Shop official Catherine McEwan Foundation merch

Our online shop is now open with our fist batch of brilliant new official merch. Pre-order now before it sells out!

What we focus on

Our work at Catherine McEwan Foundation focuses on three specific areas of work

"There's so much hope"

Introducing the Rank Family, who have been a journey to find hope as they learn to live with Teddy’s IBD. 

Join us for a Wellness Walk!

We’ve got a programme of Wellness Walks taking place across 2026 – everyone’s welcome!

“This charity is the best thing to happen to my family, it just keeps giving and for that reason so do I. We love that we are welcomed and have a part to play.”

Choose your challenge and support people affected by IBD in Scotland

How many badges will you collect from our Catherine McEwan Foundation challenges?

Rally the group chat and start tagging your favourites — Tea Jenny is back!

Grand total raised at the Red Hot Ball 2026
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Upcoming community days

Our community days bring different people together from across our community. Here’s what’s planned…

Top Golf, Glasgow
Saturday 19 September
10am-2pm
For teenagers

Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh
Saturday 24 October
10am-2pm
For teenagers

Coming up later this year more events for young people, families and adults...

Latest news & inspiring stories

All the latest from the Catherine McEwan Foundation and some amazing stories of hop

Participate in Research Study with University of the West of Scotland

Story of Hope 06: Lucy Jack

Register your interest for our co-production group

Watch the Gutsy podcast

GUTSY is the podcast that dives into the heart of IBD. It’s all about raw honesty, real stories, genuine conversations, and the grit it takes to navigate life with IBD.

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