World IBD Day

Today is World IBD Day

Today we shine a light on the more than 500,000 people in the UK living with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis.

For many people living with IBD, access to clean, safe, and nearby toilets is not simply a convenience, it is a lifeline. The anxiety of not knowing where the next toilet is can make everyday journeys, work, shopping trips, and social occasions incredibly stressful.

At the Loo of the Year Awards, we believe toilets matter because people matter.

That is why we are incredibly proud to have supported Crohn’s & Colitis UK as our Charity of the Year for the past two years, using our platform to help raise awareness of the disease and the vital importance of good away-from-home toilet provision.

We are delighted to continue supporting their work. We are also proud to work alongside Stefan Thomas, our 2025 keynote speaker our MC for our 2026 & 2027 event. As someone living with Ulcerative Colitis, Stefan continues to be a passionate advocate in helping raise awareness, challenge stigma, and encourage open conversations around toilet access and invisible illnesses.

Need to plan ahead?

Our interactive map shows inspected toilet facilities across the UK, complete with their gradings, helping people travel with greater confidence and peace of mind.

Visit: Loo of the Year Awards Toilet Map

A decent loo can change someone’s day.

An understanding loo provider can change someone’s life.

Let us continue to raise standards, improve awareness, and flush away the stigma surrounding IBD.