Action4diabetes
Also known as: Action for Diabetics, Action4Diabetics
Provide resources and funding to support young people with Type 1 Diabetes in SE Asian countries to relieve suffering, extend lives and bring hope to the patients and their families.
Activities & Mission
Provide resources and funding to support young people with Type 1 Diabetes in SE Asian countries to relieve suffering, extend lives and bring hope to the patients and their families.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £548,113 | £363,030 | £342,781 | £547,610 | £174,547 | 15 / 0 |
| 2024 | £448,539 | £335,862 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £204,678 | £231,225 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £219,218 | £154,207 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2021 | £236,733 | £162,603 | 0 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Action4diabetes
What does Action4diabetes do?
Provide resources and funding to support young people with Type 1 Diabetes in SE Asian countries to relieve suffering, extend lives and bring hope to the patients and their families.
How much income did Action4diabetes report in 2025?
Action4diabetes reported total income of £548k and reported expenditure of £363k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Action4diabetes?
Action4diabetes has a program ratio of 62.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Action4diabetes registered as a charity?
Action4diabetes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 April 2016 as charity number 1166447. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Action4diabetes?
Action4diabetes is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Brigadier RICHARD H D TOOMEY CBE DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Action4diabetes operate?
Action4diabetes operates across 7 areas, including Burma, Cambodia, Laos and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Action4diabetes a registered charity?
Yes — Action4diabetes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166447.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Action for Diabetics
- Action4Diabetics
- Action4Diabetes
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated