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Action For A-T

Also known as: The Evie Read Charitable Trust - Action for a-T

The chairty's main aim is the identification and funding of high quality peer-reviewed medical research into finding a cure or treatment that will delay or prevent the disabling effects of Ataxia-Telangiectasia ("A-T"). Additionally the charity works to raise public awareness of A-T and to build collaborative partnerships with other organisations to help advance the understanding of A-T.

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Activities & Mission

The chairty's main aim is the identification and funding of high quality peer-reviewed medical research into finding a cure or treatment that will delay or prevent the disabling effects of Ataxia-Telangiectasia ("A-T"). Additionally the charity works to raise public awareness of A-T and to build collaborative partnerships with other organisations to help advance the understanding of A-T.

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
£905,048
Latest Expenditure
£444,162

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 22.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 46.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 58.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £350,356
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £481,627
Investments £73,065
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £207,152
Raising Funds £237,010
Governance £20,637
Grants to Institutions £116,441
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
£905,048
£444,162£207,152£697,231£150,0002 / 4
2024
£1,168,113
£1,846,493£1,605,106£236,345£141,3182 / 4
2023
£1,092,490
£384,330£139,427£914,725£914,7253 / 4
2022
£949,804
£1,106,145£823,844£226,804£226,8042 / 2
2021
£593,451
£440,191£357,910£383,145£317,8192 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Action For A-T

What does Action For A-T do?

The chairty's main aim is the identification and funding of high quality peer-reviewed medical research into finding a cure or treatment that will delay or prevent the disabling effects of Ataxia-Telangiectasia ("A-T"). Additionally the charity works to raise public awareness of A-T and to build collaborative partnerships with other organisations to help advance the understanding of A-T.

How much income did Action For A-T report in 2025?

Action For A-T reported total income of £905k and reported expenditure of £444k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Action For A-T registered as a charity?

Action For A-T was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 January 2012 as charity number 1145303. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Action For A-T?

Action For A-T is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is TOBY READ. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Action For A-T operate?

Action For A-T operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Action For A-T a registered charity?

Yes — Action For A-T is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145303.

Details

Address
ACTION FOR A-T
ARUNA HOUSE
2 KINGS ROAD
HASLEMERE
SURREY
GU27 2QA
Registration Date
6 January 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5023011
Charity Number
1145303

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Trustees

TOBY READ Chair
Christopher Richard Thompson Askew
Also governs 1 other charity
EMILY READ
Joseph Frost
MARIA LEONARD
MARK TOMS
Tom Shillingford
WILLIAM ROWBERRY

Also Known As

  • Action for a-T
  • The Evie Read Charitable Trust - Action for a-T

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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