Supporting Organisations
-
![]()
IA
IA, the Ileostomy and Internal Pouch Support Group (formerly known as the Ileostomy Association of Great Britain and Ireland), is a mutual support group which has the primary aim of helping people who have had their colon removed.
-
![]()
Red Lion Group
The Red Lion Group is a UK pouch support charity for people who have, or are considering having, an ileo-anal pouch. It was founded in 1994 by a group of patients and staff at St. Mark’s Hospital in London and gained charitable status in 1997.
-
![]()
Occtopus (Oxford Colon Cancer Trust)
Formed in 2003, the Oxford Colon Cancer Trust aims to fund practical advances in treatment, education, and research in these areas – the 3 “C’s”: Colorectal cancer, Colitis and Crohns, and Continence.
-
![]()
The Kingston Trust
The Kingston Trust CIO (KT) is a registered charitable Trust whose aim is to provide assistance to ileostomists and those with an ileo-anal pouch aged 16 years and over experiencing temporary or long term financial hardship.
An Important Note
The Kangaroo Club is a charity, run by volunteers, with advice from the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (Stoma/Colorectal Department).
The content of the website and the private Facebook group is intended to be helpful to people with internal ileo-anal and Koch pouches and those who are considering such surgery. They are not a substitute for professional medical advice or a medical examination. We do not promote or recommend any treatment or course of action.
Always seek the advice of your consultant, GP, or other qualified health professional when considering any new treatment or surgery. Please contact your local stoma/pouch nurse with any specific medical questions, in the first instance. Medical information changes rapidly. Every effort is made to ensure that all information on this website is as accurate and comprehensive as possible – but neither the Kangaroo Club nor its members can be held responsible for any errors or omissions.