On Thursday 8 October 2026, the Moorcrofts team will be swapping suits for cycling gear as we take on a 200km cycling challenge in support of our Charity of the Year, Kidney Research UK, with a particular focus on IgA nephropathy.

Inspired by the fact that our kidneys filter around 200 litres of blood every day, more than 20 members of the Moorcrofts team will take to an exercise bike in our office throughout the day, each completing a section of the challenge as we work together to match those 200 litres and cover the full 200km.

It might not be the Tour de France, but we’re expecting plenty of determination, friendly competition and probably a few tired legs!

Why Kidney Research UK?

Our decision to support Kidney Research UK as our Charity of the Year is particularly personal to the Moorcrofts team.

The daughter of one of our colleagues was diagnosed last year with IgA nephropathy, a chronic kidney disease, and is currently receiving treatment and dialysis. Later this year, subject to successful tests, her mother hopes to donate a kidney to her daughter.

It is a difficult and deeply personal journey for the family, and one that has brought the impact of kidney disease very close to home for everyone at Moorcrofts. As a firm, we want to support them both through this difficult time, while helping to raise funds for research that could make a difference to others living with kidney disease.

IgA nephropathy causes inflammation and damage to the kidneys and, in some cases, can lead to kidney failure. Kidney Research UK funds research to improve understanding, diagnosis and treatment of kidney disease.

A team effort

Some members of the team are regular cyclists, while for others, getting on an exercise bike for a charity challenge will be well outside their comfort zone. But that’s exactly what makes the challenge a team effort.

Everyone will contribute their own section, with the aim of reaching that final 200km together.

Help us reach our fundraising goal

We’ll be sharing updates from the office throughout the day, including how we’re progressing towards our target.

Every donation, however big or small, will help support Kidney Research UK and the vital research it funds, while also showing our support for a cause that is very close to our team.

You can make a donation via our JustGiving page:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/moorcrofts-charity

Thank you to everyone that makes a donation and supports our fundraising initiative.