The British Skin Foundation is a registered charity in the UK. The charity aims to raise money for

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research as well as raising awareness. The charity gives grants to several colleges within the UK for research. The British Association of Dermatologists, which was the largest single donator in 2009, works closely with the British Skin Foundation. The charity also has a

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and help to people with

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and

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. HRH Princess Beatrice is the charities royal patron.

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* Health charities in the United Kingdom Health in the London Borough of Camden Organisations based in the London Borough of Camden {{UK-charity-stub