About
Borne is a medical research charity with the aim of preventing premature birth and improving outcomes for mothers and babies.
Premature birth is the leading cause of childhood mortality in the world today.
Every year more than 15 million babies across the world are affected by premature birth.
2 Seconds
Every 2 seconds a baby is born too soon
40 Seconds
Every 40 seconds one of those babies will die
60,000
60,000 babies are born pre-term every year
85%
85% of women who go into early labour have no idea they’re at risk
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Our Vision
A future where every baby has the best chance of a full and healthy life, free from the threat of premature birth
Our Mission
To fund research to advance our knowledge of pregnancy and childbirth, and improve the lives of mothers and babies
Our Values
Our values support our vision, shape our culture, and embody the essence of who we truly are: Trust, Collaboration, Compassion, Excellence, and Determination.
Research
The research that Borne funds is focused on the pregnancy period and the factors and conditions in pregnancy that may lead to preterm birth.
Stories
Preterm birth is an issue that affects millions every year – and yet it continues to be misunderstood and not talked about enough. We want to encourage the conversation.
Grants
Borne is committed to ensuring we are investing the donations we receive in the highest quality projects with the best chance of success. We offer funding to take the most promising ideas forward and support career development.
Being born is the most dangerous thing we do in our lives. Our aim at Borne is to keep babies in the womb – where they belong; where they will mature and grow best; where their development will be best.
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A vision for change
Having seen the devastating effects of preterm birth first hand, Professor Mark Johnson, Chair of Clinical Obstetrics at Imperial College London, created Borne in 2013 to advance the understanding of pregnancy and identify solutions to prevent the onset of preterm labour.
