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.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
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
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,991,368 | £1,784,066 | £1,352,445 | £1,012,998 | £539,560 | 34 / 62 |
| 2024 | £1,485,083 | £2,191,881 | £1,803,679 | £805,696 | £328,257 | 32 / 30 |
| 2023 | £1,446,900 | £1,204,155 | £955,595 | £1,512,494 | £336,000 | 21 / 100 |
| 2022 | £974,578 | £795,238 | £626,329 | £1,269,749 | £336,000 | 16 / 87 |
| 2021 | £651,809 | £601,408 | £491,552 | £1,090,409 | £278,725 | 11 / 19 |
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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
Stuart House
East Wing
St John's Street
Peterborough
PE1 5DD
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Also Known As
- Pulmonary Fibrosis UK
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated