The IBS Network is the national charity that helps people with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and has provided support to those with the condition and to healthcare professionals for over 25 years. Funding for the charity is received from a number of sources, including: annual memberships, an online shop for purchasing the ‘Can’t Wait’ card, Radar keys and other useful aids, in addition to income from legacies. At any one time, IBS affects around 10-20% of people living in the UK, which equates to approximately 12 million people. The illness is used to describe a collection of otherwise unexplained symptoms relating to a disturbance in the bowels, which can include abdominal pain, bloating, constipation and diarrhoea.