AMR Action UK
Registered charity 1157884 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as ANTIBIOTIC RESEARCH UK - DEVELOPING NEW ANTIBIOTICS, ARUK · also registered in Scotland as SC055094 (OSCR)
AMR Action UK is the leading UK patient charity for Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR). We support those affected by AMR, and advocate for the changes that can happen right now - in all four nations of the UK - to protect people and families.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £63,928 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £406,889. The trustees' report notes that while free reserves of £124,202 are above the policy target of approximately £69,800, the charity identified a need to grow unrestricted reserves to achieve long-term sustainability. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months' core expenditure (approximately £69,800) (held: £124k)
“The trustees aim to maintain a minimum of free reserves equal to 3 months’ core expenditure (approximately £69,800).” — page 6
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Consultancy services and expenses paid to Telling Data Limited, a company where the former CEO Jonathan Pearce is the sole director.
“Telling Data Limited received £33,783.31 (2023: £27,500) for consultancy services and received £544.91 for expenses. Jonathan Pearce (Chief Executive of Antibiotic Research UK from 1 August 2022 to 26 July 2024) is the sole director of Telling Data Limited.” — page 22
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: ANTRUK Enterprises Ltd
“Antibiotic Research UK also previously had a wholly owned trading subsidiary, ANTRUK Enterprises Ltd, which was registered at Companies House (company registration no 10396024). The trading company was wound-up in 2024.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — AMR Action UK (matched by registered charity number).
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram · linkedin
- Rosemary Howellchair
- Christine Richardson
- Clare Kerr
- Ghada Zoubiane
- Peter Kirkpatrick
- Rose Gray
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northern Ireland · Scotland · Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is AMR Action UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net loss of £63,928 for the year ended 31 December 2024, with total income of £406,889. The trustees' report notes that while free reserves of £124,202 are above the policy target of approximately £69,800, the charity identified a need to grow unrestricted reserves to achieve long-term sustainability. The filing confirms the charity is prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AMR Action UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AMR Action UK as a grant recipient include SIR SAMUEL SCOTT OF YEWS TRUST.
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