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Power upour research
Fundraise for our vital research
Save lives. Stop premature birth
Use your passion for gaming to change the future for the 55 thousand babies that are born too soon each year in the UK.
Organise your own gaming events, or a mega gaming session of your favourite games whilst fundraising through JustGiving, you can help take our vital research to the next level.
We’re already funding amazing research projects, research that that have saved and changed the lives of thousands of children and their families. And we know from past breakthroughs - just what a difference medical research can make.
With your support we can save even more lives - together we are unstoppable.
How you can help
£10 Can fund essential laboratory equipment for our researchers
£50 Can fund a week's worth of gene therapy testing agents
£280 Can fund a pioneering research project for a day
What your support can achieve
Elijah was born extremely prematurely at 25 weeks and three days, weighing less than 2lbs. Tragically, he lived for just 37 days after contracting the devastating bowel infection
Your support will fund vital research projects that can help save and changes the lives of children like Elijah.
FAQs
We'ere here to help! We've answered the most frequently asked questions below but if you have any further questions please get in touch at info@action.org.uk.
How do I get involved and raise funds for Action by playing games?
Start off by letting us know what you are planning to do and see how we can help by fill out the simple form.
How do I promote my gaming stream/event?
The more people that know about your challenge the more money you will raise so use social media in build-up and during to give updates and links to your stream (if you’re streaming). Retweets, likes and shares all help.
Do I have to use JustGiving/Twitch?
Why do I need to be over 18 to organise a charity stream?
We’re happy for under 18s to take part in an organised stream with parental consent, but organisers should be over 18.
What is Gift Aid?
Gift Aid is one of the simplest and most effective ways of giving to charity. It allows Action Medical Research to claim at least 25p back from the Inland Revenue for every pound you give, as long as you are a UK taxpayer. Find out more.
Are my donations eligible for Gift Aid?
As long as you/they are a UK tax payer your donations are eligible for Gift Aid. JustGiving will automatically ask donors if they’d like to sign up for Gift Aid. If you’re donating direct please complete a Gift Aid declaration – in writing, by email or verbally, so just let us know when you donate you’d like to sign up for Gift Aid.