--- title: "Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration — check charity number 1170224 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1170224. The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives charity based in c/o Blind Veterans UK. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/action-against-age-related-macular-degeneration retrieved: 2026-08-18T06:03:50.748Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration is a registered charity (number 1170224) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: the advancement of health or saving of lives; disability. Its latest reported income was £121,763 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Registered charity number 1170224 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location c/o Blind Veterans UK Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £121,763 Website [www.actionagainstamd.org](http://www.actionagainstamd.org/) ## What does Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration do? ACTION AGAINST AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION ('AAAMD') WILL FACILITATE FUND RAISING FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INTO THE TREATMENT OF AMD AND BE A DATA SOURCE OF RELATED INFORMATION. AAAMD IS AN EQUAL COLLABORATION BETWEEN BLIND VETERANS UK, FIGHT FOR SIGHT, MACULAR SOCIETY AND THE SCOTTISH WAR BLINDED. THE EXISTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDERS WILL CONTINUE ALONGSIDE AAAMD. ## What causes is Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration registered for? The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=action-against-age-related-macular-degeneration&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.actionagainstamd.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration a legitimate charity? Yes. Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1170224) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration's charity number? Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration's charity number is 1170224. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1170224? Search 1170224 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration do? ACTION AGAINST AGE RELATED MACULAR DEGENERATION ('AAAMD') WILL FACILITATE FUND RAISING FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH INTO THE TREATMENT OF AMD AND BE A DATA SOURCE OF RELATED INFORMATION. AAAMD IS AN EQUAL COLLABORATION BETWEEN BLIND VETERANS UK, FIGHT FOR SIGHT, MACULAR SOCIETY AND THE SCOTTISH WAR BLINDED. THE EXISTING CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDERS WILL CONTINUE ALONGSIDE AAAMD. Does Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration? Action Against Age-Related Macular Degeneration's website is http://www.actionagainstamd.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1170224).