What SURROGACYUK does

SurrogacyUK is a UK-based not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, founded in 2002 by a group of experienced surrogates to facilitate altruistic surrogacy through a 'friendship first' model. The organization operates as a community-led platform connecting surrogates with intended parents — including same-sex couples, heterosexual couples facing fertility challenges, and solo parents — alongside known egg donors and supporters. It runs on a recurring membership model: intended parents pay a £400 application fee, a £1,200 approval fee, and £25 annual renewals, with services including agreement formulation, in-house counselling, mediation, and ongoing journey support included. Membership is also available to surrogates, known egg donors, and friends and family.

The organization's technology stack is modest and community-oriented rather than technically differentiated. It includes a members-only app and online hub (suk-member-hub.co.uk), private forums, downloadable guides, a podcast series, and a members app, supported by numerous weekend social events and an annual conference (600+ delegates in 2023). Go-to-market is event-driven and community-led: matches form through social gatherings, online message forums, and a 'Getting To Know' process with a minimum three-month connection period before commitment. The organization is governed by a board of directors, run by 1-10 staff with volunteer support, and advised by an external ethics committee. CEO Sarah Jones has served as a surrogate five times.

Beyond individual members, SurrogacyUK has begun extending its reach into the professional healthcare segment, launching a Toolkit for Fertility Clinics in October 2025 and publishing a 'Care in Surrogacy' supplement in partnership with the International Journal of Birth and Parent Education in 2023. It is also active in legal reform advocacy, having published a 'Myth Busting and Reform' report in December 2025. The organization was named Surrogacy Organisation of the Year in 2023. Revenue is not publicly disclosed and the entity has no parent company, subsidiaries, or external funding rounds.

Name

SURROGACYUK

Legal name

Surrogacy UK Ltd

Website

https://surrogacyuk.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

SurrogacyUK is a UK not-for-profit founded in 2002 that facilitates altruistic surrogacy through a 'friendship first' membership model, connecting intended parents, surrogates, and known egg donors via community events, online forums, mediation, and support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Surrogacy Support Services

NAICS

Other Individual and Family Services (624190)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Family & Parenting Support Services (BPAGAEAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Maternal, Newborn, Child & Adolescent Health (MNCAH) NGOs (HLAJAKAG)

Keywords

• Altruistic surrogacy
• Surrogacy membership
• Surrogacy support services
• Community matching
• Known egg donation

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: SurrogacyUK generates revenue through membership fees. Intended parents pay an application fee of £400 (admin) plus £1,200 membership approval fee, with £25 annual renewal. These fees cover agreement formulation, in-house counselling, mediation, and other support services included in membership.
2. Altruistic Surrogacy Model: As a not-for-profit organization, SurrogacyUK operates on an altruistic surrogacy model. Surrogates are not compensated for their act; intended parents cover only reasonable expenses related to pregnancy as outlined in UK government guidelines.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels11 records

Core offering

SurrogacyUK is a not-for-profit organisation that facilitates altruistic surrogacy in the UK by connecting surrogates with intended parents through a "Friendship First" matching process. Membership provides access to mediated surrogacy agreements, in-house counselling, peer support, social events, and a members-only online hub. The organisation also serves healthcare professionals with the Toolkit for Fertility Clinics and supports known egg donation through a dedicated pathway.

Product overview

SurrogacyUK is a UK-based not-for-profit surrogacy organization offering a comprehensive ecosystem of services centered on its 'surrogacy through friendship' ethos. The core offering includes membership with access to the Member Hub online platform, surrogacy agreement services, support teams, and peer support. Additional offerings include the Toolkit for Fertility Clinics for healthcare professionals, the Known Egg Donation (KED) Pathway, podcasts, the Care in Surrogacy publication, and the annual conference. All services support altruistic surrogacy in the UK and facilitate connections between surrogates, intended parents, and known egg donors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SurrogacyUK Membership Not-for-profit membership programme for intended parents, surrogates, known egg donors, and supporters. Membership includes access to the community, mediated agreements, in-house counselling, mediation, peer support, social events, and the members-only hub. Intended parent pricing: £400 application fee, £1,200 approval fee, and £25 annual renewal.
• Member Hub Platform Members-only online platform providing access to private forums, member profiles, event information, and community resources for existing SurrogacyUK members.
• Surrogacy Agreement Services Expert-led agreement sessions with mediators that help surrogates and intended parents create tailored surrogacy agreements. Included within SurrogacyUK membership.
• Known Egg Donation (KED) Pathway Structured pathway for known egg donors mirroring the surrogacy pathway, enabling ongoing friendship between donors and intended parents and supporting "mega teams" where the child knows both egg donor and surrogate. KEDs must be over 35 years old.
• Toolkit for Fertility Clinics Comprehensive guidance resource for fertility clinics and healthcare professionals covering surrogacy and known egg donation best practices, including forms, handouts, and HFEA-aligned guidance.
• SurrogacyUK Podcast Series Audio content series exploring aspects of surrogacy, sharing member stories, and informing listeners about creating families through surrogacy.
• SurrogacyUK Annual Conference Annual in-person conference held in Leicestershire, open to members and non-members, featuring a main stage with external speakers and an experience stage with community panels for education, networking, and workshops.
• Care in Surrogacy Publication Educational supplement written for healthcare professionals, early years educators, and those with interest in surrogacy, covering healthcare practice, ethics, and surrogacy regulation in the UK and internationally.
• Support Services Ongoing member support through a dedicated support team, surrogate mentors, peer support network, and continuous guidance across the surrogacy journey and egg donation processes.

Quantifiable outcome

• Formed in 2002, over 20 years of facilitating surrogacy journeys
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

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Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• International Journal of Birth and Parent Education (IJBPE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSurrogacyUK collaborated with IJBPE to develop the 'Care in Surrogacy' supplement written for healthcare professionals, early years educators, and anyone with interest in surrogacy. The publication covers healthcare practice, ethics, and surrogacy regulation in the UK and internationally. Published in April 2023 with permission for public distribution.
• Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA)coreOthersSurrogacyUK works within HFEA regulatory framework for fertility clinics. Provides resources to help clinics navigate HFEA regulations for surrogacy and known egg donation treatments. Active in Surrogacy Healthcare Best Practice Working Party.
• Fertility Clinics (UK-wide)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSurrogacyUK does not partner with or receive financial benefits from clinics. The organization provides a Toolkit for Fertility Clinics and recommends clinics that provide excellent surrogacy services, maintaining independence and member trust.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Childlessness Overcome Through Surrogacy (COTS): Long-standing UK surrogacy charity providing support and information to those seeking surrogacy. A direct peer in the UK not-for-profit surrogacy space serving the same intended-parent and surrogate population.
• My Surrogacy Journey: UK not-for-profit surrogacy support organization founded by a former surrogate. Offers matching, education, and community resources to intended parents and surrogates, directly competing with SurrogacyUK in the UK market.
• Brilliant Beginnings: UK-based surrogacy organization offering matching and support for intended parents and surrogates. Directly competes with SurrogacyUK for UK altruistic surrogacy journeys with a comparable membership-based model.
• Surrogacy Together: UK-based surrogacy support community providing information, events, and peer networks for intended parents and surrogates. Comparable in offering community-led education and matching support in the UK altruistic model.

Broad incumbents

• Circle Surrogacy: Large US-based commercial surrogacy agency serving intended parents worldwide including UK residents. Comparable in end-to-end surrogacy matching and support but operates a commercial (rather than altruistic) model at much larger scale.
• Growing Generations: Established US surrogacy and egg donation agency with global reach. Comparable as a full-service surrogacy organization supporting intended parents and surrogates, though operating in the US commercial framework rather than UK altruistic.
• American Surrogacy: US-based full-service surrogacy agency. Comparable as a surrogacy-focused organization serving intended parents (including from the UK), but operates under commercial US surrogacy laws rather than the altruistic UK model.

Others

• Dulwich Fertility & Genetics Centre: London-based fertility clinic offering surrogacy-related clinical services. Ecosystem partner rather than competitor; SurrogacyUK recommends clinics that deliver high-quality surrogacy care to its members.
• Bourn Hall Fertility Clinic: UK fertility clinic providing IVF and related treatments relevant to surrogacy journeys. Thematically adjacent ecosystem participant that SurrogacyUK refers members to for clinical services.
• Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA): UK regulator of fertility treatment including surrogacy arrangements. Adjacent rather than competitive: SurrogacyUK works within HFEA's framework and serves on its Surrogacy Healthcare Best Practice Working Party.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/SurrogacyUKorg
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/SurrogacyUKOfficial
• Facebookfacebook.com/SurrogacyUK.org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/surrogacy-uk-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/surrogacyukorg

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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