Stay up to date with the latest news about medical research we fund as well as fundraising activities from children’s charity Action Medical Research, a leading UK children's charity funding vital research for children.
For all media enquiries please contact our Communications team.
68-year-old Yorkshireman prepares to complete 'Vyking' challenge… in his back garden
Tony Cotterill is determined to continue fundraising for Action!
Action launches the ‘LOCKSDOWN Wacky Hair Challenge’
LOCKSDOWN challenges you and your friends to take on a wacky new hair style whilst you’re at home and unable to get to the hairdresser.
Action To Host First Virtual Quiz
Join us live on Facebook on Tuesday 7 April at 7.30pm.
Action Launches Emergency Appeal
In light of the Coronavirus pandemic, Action Medical Research has launched an emergency appeal.
Coronation Street Star Brian Capron Heads To Aberdeen For Ladies' Lunch
The Scottish fundraiser has been running for more than 20 years!
Premature baby parents support new ‘Vyking’ bike ride in Yorkshire
Imogen and Euan's son Wilfred was born 3 months premature weighing 2lb 6oz.
Sean Yates Confirms London to Paris Appearance For Action!
We are delighted to welcome the 'Animal' onto our annual cycling fundraiser.
Essex Man Prepares For 5 Half Marathons
Keith Mitchell is not, by his own admission, a ‘natural runner’ but he wants to help raise funds for Action.
Toyah Willcox returns to Peterborough for Action
The singing sensation is once again headlining our 'Las Vegas Cabaret Night' fundraiser in March!
Charities working together to fight rare diseases for children
Action Medical Research and LifeArc announce new investment of up to £1 million for research into children’s rare diseases
Action Medical Research makes shortlist in the 2020 Charity Film Awards
Elijah’s Story, a short film created by Action, has been unveiled on the shortlist for this year's Charity Film Awards.
Action's ‘Born Too Soon’ film scoops two prestigious industry awards
'Inspired Films' have won a number of industry awards and are proud to support Action Medical Research.
Action supporters raise nearly £8,000 to help babies born too soon
Our inaugural '60,000 Reasons' challenge was a huge success!
X Factor Star Makes Surprise Appearance at Peterborough Charity Dinner
The inaugural 'A Million Dreams' charity ball was an amazing success!
10 years of Champions of Cyclesport!
The annual fundraising gala has raised around £1.8 million!
‘Dine with Davina’ on target to raise more than £50,000
The TV star's 13th annual dinner for Action was held at St Mary's Stadium in Southampton!
Contact our communications team
Our communications team handles queries from the media. If you have a press-related query please contact:
Sarah Moss, Communications Director
Email: smoss@action.org.uk
Phone number: 07754 320281
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Successes
With the help of all our supporters we have played a significant role in many medical breakthroughs for 70 years, starting with the development of the first UK polio vaccines.