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Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis

Also known as: Pulmonary Fibrosis UK

APF raises awareness and understanding of pulmonary fibrosis with patients, families, the general public and the medical profession. We advocate for patients nationally to improve treatment and care. We support patients by assisting in setting up patient support groups, hold information events and by personal contact. We offer study sessions for health professionals and offer research grants.

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Activities & Mission

APF raises awareness and understanding of pulmonary fibrosis with patients, families, the general public and the medical profession. We advocate for patients nationally to improve treatment and care. We support patients by assisting in setting up patient support groups, hold information events and by personal contact. We offer study sessions for health professionals and offer research grants.

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
£1,991,368
Latest Expenditure
£1,784,066

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 75.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 25.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 11% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,628,335
Charitable Activities £345,783
Other Trading £120
Investments £17,130
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,352,445
Raising Funds £431,621
Governance £24,136
Grants to Institutions £29,580
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
£1,991,368
£1,784,066£1,352,445£1,012,998£539,56034 / 62
2024
£1,485,083
£2,191,881£1,803,679£805,696£328,25732 / 30
2023
£1,446,900
£1,204,155£955,595£1,512,494£336,00021 / 100
2022
£974,578
£795,238£626,329£1,269,749£336,00016 / 87
2021
£651,809
£601,408£491,552£1,090,409£278,72511 / 19

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis

What does Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis do?

APF raises awareness and understanding of pulmonary fibrosis with patients, families, the general public and the medical profession. We advocate for patients nationally to improve treatment and care. We support patients by assisting in setting up patient support groups, hold information events and by personal contact. We offer study sessions for health professionals and offer research grants.

How much income did Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis report in 2025?

Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis reported total income of £1.99m and reported expenditure of £1.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis has a program ratio of 67.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis registered as a charity?

Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 June 2013 as charity number 1152399. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis?

Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Michael James Stubbins. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis operate?

Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis a registered charity?

Yes — Action For Pulmonary Fibrosis is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152399.

Details

Address
Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis
Stuart House
East Wing
St John's Street
Peterborough
PE1 5DD
Registration Date
12 June 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5035745
Charity Number
1152399

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Trustees

Dr Michael James Stubbins Chair
Dr HELEN PARFREY BM,BCH,PHD
Dr Simon Hart
Emma Goodes
Matthew Kemp
Matthew Suddart
Stephen Morgan-Hyland
Wendy Anne Dickinson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Pulmonary Fibrosis UK

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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