Our successes
The charity was founded in 1952 by Duncan Guthrie. Early research funded by the charity helped to develop the first oral polio vaccine. Polio affected the lives of many thousands of children, including our founder Duncan Guthrie's own daughter, Janet.
Since then we’ve been saving and changing lives through medical research, funding some of the most amazing breakthroughs.
Ways to support us
Make a Donation
Your donation to Action Medical Research can help save and change children's lives.
Volunteer
Volunteers are essential to what we do. We would be very appreciative of your help across a number of important roles.
Fundraise for us
We have funded some amazing breakthroughs but we want to do more. You can help by fundraising for us!
Take on a challenge
At Action Medical Research, we offer some incredible charity events whatever your ambitions, sporting ability or location.