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Action Against Medical Accidents

Also known as: Action for Victims of Medical Accidents, A V M a

We support people affected by avoidable harm in healthcare, help them achieve justice and promote better patient safety for all.

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Activities & Mission

We support people affected by avoidable harm in healthcare, help them achieve justice and promote better patient safety for all.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,448,106
Latest Expenditure
£1,585,799

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 104.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 95.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £287,887
Charitable Activities £908,640
Other Trading £168,351
Investments £82,869
Other Income £359

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,507,582
Raising Funds £78,217
Governance £53,315
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,448,106
£1,585,799£1,507,582£3,747,980£1,061,40722 / 145
2024
£1,492,965
£1,378,778£1,321,392£3,863,011£1,109,21921 / 105
2023
£1,287,508
£1,224,077£1,193,393£3,853,152£866,96721 / 100
2022
£1,122,046
£1,170,847£1,123,910£4,030,223£838,87822 / 97
2021
£1,187,711
£1,102,205£1,055,586£3,890,800£624,28525 / 61

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Action Against Medical Accidents

What does Action Against Medical Accidents do?

We support people affected by avoidable harm in healthcare, help them achieve justice and promote better patient safety for all.

How much income did Action Against Medical Accidents report in 2025?

Action Against Medical Accidents reported total income of £1.45m and reported expenditure of £1.59m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Action Against Medical Accidents registered as a charity?

Action Against Medical Accidents was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 April 1988 as charity number 299123. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Action Against Medical Accidents?

Action Against Medical Accidents is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Action Against Medical Accidents operate?

Action Against Medical Accidents operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Action Against Medical Accidents a registered charity?

Yes — Action Against Medical Accidents is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299123.

Details

Address
Action against Medical Accidents
82 Tanner Street
London
SE1 3GN
Registration Date
19 April 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
299123
Charity Number
299123

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Trustees

Amrat Khorana
Carol Parson
CAROLINE BROWNE
Dr Agnelo Teles Fernandes
Dr Harriet Leyland
Dr Jocelyn Cornwell
Farrah Pradhan
Michele Salter
MR MIKE ANDERSSON
William Kilvington

Also Known As

  • Action for Victims of Medical Accidents
  • A V M a
  • Action Against Medical Accidents

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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