ACTION FOR PULMONARY FIBROSIS
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £706,798 for the year, driven by total expenditure of £2,191,881 against income of £1,485,083. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains in a positive financial position with free reserves of £328,257, although this is below the stated policy target of £500,000. The trustees confirm the charity will continue as a going concern for at least 12 months from the approval date.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned between £70,000 and £80,000 during the year” — page 38
“One employee earned between £70,000 and £80,000 during the year” — page 38
“the Board of Trustees believes it appropriate to aim to hold a total of £500k free reserves”
“Stephen Jones, trustee of Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis (APF), is also the chair of European Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis & Related Disorders Federation (EU-IPFF). During the year APF received income of £2,628 from EU-IPFF for speaker fees” — page 44
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2023) to £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2024).
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 BM,BCH,PHD
- 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?
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £706,798 for the year, driven by total expenditure of £2,191,881 against income of £1,485,083. Per the trustees' report, the charity remains in a positive financial position with free reserves of £328,257, although this is below the stated policy target of £500,000. The trustees confirm the charity will continue as a going concern for at least 12 months from the approval date. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Godfrey Wilson Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of ACTION FOR PULMONARY FIBROSIS earn?
Per its FY2024 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 HISCOX FOUNDATION, THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k |
| THE WARWICKSHIRE MASONIC CHARITABLE ASSOCIATION LIMITED | FY2021 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JAMES TUDOR FOUNDATION | 2 | £80k |
| SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST | 2 | £40k |
| FRAZER TRUST | 2 | £4k |
| GUY'S AND ST THOMAS' FOUNDATION | 1 | £872k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £419k |
| THE MICHAEL COWAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| ROSETREES | 1 | £128k |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | 1 | £100k |