Tickets on sale soon! 10th October 2026 Our new one day conference in Manchester.
Welcome
We are Max's Trust, a dedicated charity for individuals affected by Anorectal Malformation.
Our mission is to provide vital information, share personal stories, and foster a supportive community where you can feel confident and understood.
Here, you're not alone; we are here to stand by you every step of the way. Join us in creating a space of support and connection!
Please check out our detailed medical information section, our Care Advice section and our up coming Events including our annual conference bringing ARM adults, families and Medical Professionals together.
What's New...
Send us your pictures to celebrate how wonderful you all are!
Trustee
Kate M, when she first arrived in the world!
Our Chair - Lauren
Eloise will be running the
York Marathon
this year for
Max's Trust!
Aled,
our future
Paralympian!
With gratitude to our medical professionals
We at Max’s Trust extend our heartfelt thanks to all those who have contributed to the development of this website. Medical guidance was kindly provided by:
Jonathan Sutcliffe, Consultant Paediatric Surgeon, Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust.
Kathryn Ford, Consultant in Paediatric Surgery, Great Ormond Street for Children NHS Foundation Trust.
Specialist nursing advice was generously shared by Claire Bohr, Paediatric Stoma Nurse Specialist, Bristol Royal Hospital for Children.
We are also grateful to Richard J. Wood, MD, Chief of Colorectal and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgery, Nationwide Children’s Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, USA, for providing the images reproduced on this site.
Finally, we sincerely thank all our members both adults born with ARM and parents of children born with ARM, whose courage, honesty, and willingness to share their journeys have helped shape this resource with compassion and understanding. Your trust, support, and partnership have been invaluable.
