Dear friends and supporters,
As we celebrate our 50th anniversary this year, I am writing to share a positive and important update about the future of National Eczema Society. After half a century with our name, and 20 years of our current branding, we are preparing to launch a refreshed brand with new name to better reflect who we are today as a charity and the eczema community we serve.
Our current branding has served us well, establishing our charity as a trusted source of support and information. However, the world of eczema care and the needs of our community are constantly evolving, and so too must the organisation dedicated to leading that change.
Our 50th anniversary is a testament to the dedication of our many members, supporters, volunteers and staff for over half a century. As we look ahead, we need a refreshed brand to engage more supporters to achieve our vision of a world free of eczema.
The world of eczema has changed dramatically since we were founded, and since we last refreshed our brand. New treatments, new research opportunities and a stronger patient voice have transformed expectations for people living with eczema. And we have changed too. National Eczema Society now plays a much broader role: funding eczema research grants for the first time, participating in national steering groups, campaigning for clearer medicine labelling, and ensuring the eczema community has a louder, more influential voice in health policy to improve eczema care.
As we have grown, so too has the need for a brand that directly supports our ambition to reach more of the eight million children and adults living with eczema across the UK, who deserve to be heard and supported.
Our mission remains the same: to improve the lives of people affected by eczema through trusted information, support, research and campaigning. Our values remain unchanged. What is changing is the way we present our charity, so we can better connect with the wider eczema community, be more recognisable and accessible, and strengthen our voice nationally.
Over the coming months, we will share more about our refreshed look and our redesigned website, all launching in early 2026.
Above all, we want you, our members, supporters and community, to be part of this journey with us. Your lived experience, your passion and your support have helped shape the charity we are today, and will continue to shape who we become.
Thank you for your ongoing trust and commitment. We look forward to sharing this next chapter with you.
Warm regards,
Andrew Proctor,
Chief Executive, National Eczema Society