ACTION FOR PULMONARY FIBROSIS
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.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £539,560, which exceeds its stated policy target of £500,000. The charity reported a surplus of £207,302 for the year, with total income of £1,991,368 and total expenditure of £1,784,066. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned between £70,000 and £80,000 during the year” — page 46
“One employee earned between £70,000 and £80,000 during the year” — page 46
“the Board of Trustees believes it appropriate to aim to hold a total of £500,000 free reserves.”
“During the year APF received income of £3,989 from EU-IPFF for speaker fees (2024: £2,628 for speaker fees). No amounts were outstanding to APF at the year end.” — page 52
“Additionally, APF were invoied £254 for membership fees (2024: £nil), £254 was outstanding to EU-IPFF at the year end.”
“During the year APF received income of £3,989 from EU-IPFF for speaker fees (2024: £2,628 for speaker fees). No amounts were outstanding to APF at the year end.” — page 52
“Additionally, APF were invoied £254 for membership fees (2024: £nil), £254 was outstanding to EU-IPFF at the year end.”
“During the year APF received income of £3,989 from EU-IPFF for speaker fees (2024: £2,628 for speaker fees). No amounts were outstanding to APF at the year end.” — page 52
“Additionally, APF were invoied £254 for membership fees (2024: £nil), £254 was outstanding to EU-IPFF at the year end.”
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Dr Michael Stubbins — Chair of Trustees
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/06/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Michael James Stubbinschair
- Dr HELEN PARFREY
- Dr Simon Hart
- Emma Goodes
- Matthew Suddart
- Stephen Morgan-Hyland
- Wendy Anne Dickinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/06/2025 | £2.0m | £1.8m |
| 30/06/2024 | £1.5m | £2.2m |
| 30/06/2023 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
| 30/06/2022 | £975k | £795k |
| 30/06/2021 | £652k | £601k |
Common questions
Is ACTION FOR PULMONARY FIBROSIS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held free reserves of £539,560, which exceeds its stated policy target of £500,000. The charity reported a surplus of £207,302 for the year, with total income of £1,991,368 and total expenditure of £1,784,066. The trustees confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of ACTION FOR PULMONARY FIBROSIS earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ACTION FOR PULMONARY FIBROSIS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ACTION FOR PULMONARY FIBROSIS as a grant recipient include THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST, CHRISTOS LAZARI FOUNDATION, THE HISCOX FOUNDATION, THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED, CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Compassionate Support |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | Compassionate Support |
| CHRISTOS LAZARI FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | Funding towards the research programme aiming at improving early diagnosis, developing effective treatments and improving understanding of the biological basis |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £4k | |
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2022 | £4k | |
| THE EDWARD CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | Compassionate Support |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2023 | £1k | |
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2021 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/11/2024 | £499k | Bringing the Pulmonary Fibrosis community together to increase support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/07/2021 | £490k | Connecting and empowering the pulmonary fibrosis community |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JAMES TUDOR FOUNDATION | 2 | £80k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £40k |
| SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST | 2 | £40k |
| FRAZER TRUST | 2 | £16k |
| THE FRANK LITCHFIELD GENERAL CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £6k |
| THE IAN ASKEW CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £3k |
| THE OAKDALE TRUST | 2 | £3k |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £2k |
Charities like this
- PULMONARY FIBROSIS TRUST
- PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION UK
- Asthma and Lung UK
- PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION (UK)
- CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST
- OUR AIM APPEALS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTION FOR PULMONARY FIBROSIS | £2.0m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| PULMONARY FIBROSIS TRUST | £345k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION UK | £782k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Asthma and Lung UK | £16.1m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PULMONARY HYPERTENSION ASSOCIATION (UK) | £166k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| CYSTIC FIBROSIS TRUST | £12.0m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |