Asthma and Lung UK
Analysis
Asthma and Lung UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 1984, 42 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01863614). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Asthma and Lung UK reported income of £16.1m and spending of £15.9m, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £15.1m to £16.1m (+6.7%), an average of +1.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 109% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Asthma and Lung UK sits at the 99th percentile: it is larger than about 99% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Luke's Hospice (Basildon and District) Limited (£16.1m), Girl Effect (£16.2m) and Platfform for Change (£16.0m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 81%, charitable activities 13%, investments 3.6% and trading 2.4%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £7.3m. Charitable activities took 77% of spending and raising funds 22%. Grants to other organisations totalled £1.3m. Reserves of £11.9m would cover about 9 months of spending at that rate. It employed 188 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 36%
- Legacies 45%
- Charitable activities 13%
- Trading 2.4%
- Investments 3.6%
In the charity's own words
Asthma and Lung UK exists to help people with lung disease. It achieves this by:1 - Funding vital research into understanding, treating and preventing lung disease.2 - Promoting greater understanding of lung disease and campaigning for positive change in the nation's lung health.3 - Offering services and support so no one has to face it alone.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Luke's Hospice (Basildon and District) Limited | Basildon | £16.1m |
| Girl Effect | London | £16.2m |
| Platfform for Change | Swansea | £16.0m |
| Severn Hospice Limited | Shrewsbury | £16.2m |