Action On Smoking And Health (ash)
Also known as: Action on Smoking and Health Limited (ash), Ash
ASH is an organisation which provides information on all aspects of tobacco and works to advance policies and measures that will help to prevent the addiction, disease and unnecessary premature death caused by smoking.
Activities & Mission
ASH is an organisation which provides information on all aspects of tobacco and works to advance policies and measures that will help to prevent the addiction, disease and unnecessary premature death caused by smoking.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 81% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £913,072 | £960,713 | £960,713 | £893,302 | £752,000 | 12 / 0 |
| 2024 | £903,313 | £973,692 | £973,692 | £940,943 | £882,094 | 11 / 0 |
| 2023 | £791,111 | £765,822 | £765,822 | £1,011,322 | £1,032,259 | 10 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,011,616 | £836,682 | £836,682 | £986,033 | £736,298 | 9 / 0 |
| 2021 | £929,448 | £855,767 | £855,767 | £811,099 | £791,821 | 9 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Action On Smoking And Health (ash)
What does Action On Smoking And Health (ash) do?
ASH is an organisation which provides information on all aspects of tobacco and works to advance policies and measures that will help to prevent the addiction, disease and unnecessary premature death caused by smoking.
How much income did Action On Smoking And Health (ash) report in 2025?
Action On Smoking And Health (ash) reported total income of £913k and reported expenditure of £961k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Action On Smoking And Health (ash)?
Action On Smoking And Health (ash) has a program ratio of 105.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Action On Smoking And Health (ash) registered as a charity?
Action On Smoking And Health (ash) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 January 1971 as charity number 262067. It has been registered for 55 years.
Who runs Action On Smoking And Health (ash)?
Action On Smoking And Health (ash) is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rosanna Geraldine O'Connor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Action On Smoking And Health (ash) operate?
Action On Smoking And Health (ash) operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Action On Smoking And Health (ash) a registered charity?
Yes — Action On Smoking And Health (ash) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 262067.
Details
Unit 2.9
The Foundry
17 Oval Way
LONDON
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Action on Smoking and Health Limited (ash)
- Ash
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated