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.
Action partners with nationwide comparison site
Nationwide scrap vehicle company, Scrap Car Comparison, is raising funds to support Action Medical Research throughout March.
The ‘Sewing Soldier’ sets his sights on Aberdeen for Action
He might be wearing his camouflage combats, but people will still be able to see ‘The Sewing Soldier’ at our ‘Aberdeen Ladies Lunch’.
Bristol Mum’s 12 hour fitness challenge for Action
Melissa Taylor is getting ready for an exhausting fitness fundraising challenge for children’s charity Action Medical Research.
Boxing Day Swim returns to Ballyholme Yacht Club
Brave bathers immerse themselves in the Irish Sea for the 32nd annual ‘Boxing Day Swim’ for Action.
Motorsport fans help raise funds for Action
The 24th annual ‘Celebration of Motorpsort’ was held near Belfast on Saturday 2 December for Action Medical Research.
The Recycling Factory
Discover how The Recycling Factory's innovative partnership with Action Medical Research raised £58,000 to support vital medical research for children.
Elite cycling & sports stars show support for Action
It was another sparkling night in London as children’s charity Action Medical Research hosted its ninth annual ‘Champions of Cyclesport’ dinner, kindly sponsored by Garmin.
Davina hosts fundraising gala in Southampton for Action
TV presenter Davina McCall returned to Southampton on Friday 9 November to host the 12th annual ‘Dine with Davina’ event for children’s charity Action Medical Research
Cycling & sports stars confirmed for Action’s charity Gala
Action Medical Research has confirmed the full list of cycling and sports superstars who will be attending the 2018 Champions of Cyclesport dinner, kindly supported by Garmin.
Action launches charity Christmas card campaign
The annual fundraiser was initially set up in in 2013 by Action supporter Lynn Tait, who sadly passed away in 2017.
Gloucestershire’s ‘Team Barbie’ sell car to Ken for Action
Discover how Gloucestershire's Team Barbie rallied to sell a car named Ken, raising funds for Action Medical Research in a unique charity event.
Life, love and Lily: a Luton family’s story of devastating childhood illness is nominated for Charity Film Award
A short film featuring a local family has been entered into the 2019 Charity Film Awards, highlighting the devasting impact of rare, life-shortening diseases.
Construction firms help raise £115,000 for children’s charity
Action Medical Research is delighted to announce that the second annual ‘Ziggurat’ bike ride has raised more than £115,000!
Children’s charity Action Medical Research announces new grants worth more than £1.2 million
Action Medical Research awards £1.2m for studies into serious childhood ailments, including autism, cerebral palsy, and leukaemia, at top UK universities.
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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