PHA-UK: Growing all the time

The PHA-UK is registered with the Charity Commission and it is run independently from the NHS and other affiliated bodies. It is governed by a committee of voluntary trustees, has a medical advisory group and the support of patrons who come from different backgrounds.

The PHA-UK continues to see steady and, most importantly, sustainable growth in both size and activity.. Since its formation in the year 2000 the membership has grown from 6 original members to approximately 2,500 today! This expansion has been helped by the Trustees, PH specialist centres, pharmaceutical companies and allied trades but most importantly by the members themselves.

Over the years the charity has very successfully strengthened and broadened its links with the PH specialist centres and is well respected at both national and international level.

During this period funding has been a key issue to allow the charity to succeed with the work being carried out. Small grants and donations were initially given by companies but this has over the years been developed and new initiatives added. Other sources of income now bringing in substantial revenue include the many local fundraising events that are arranged by members and the involvement with third party professional fundraisers. With this ongoing support the PHA-UK are able to achieve the original objectives and add more as time passes.