Is Gacd Action a legitimate charity?

The register data used for this profile lists Gacd Action as a registered charity (number 1174867) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.

What is Gacd Action's charity number?

Gacd Action's charity number is 1174867. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.

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When was Gacd Action registered as a charity?

Gacd Action was entered on the register on 27 September 2017.

Registered charity · No. 1174867CIO

Gacd Action

Also known as Gacd · working name on the Charity Commission register

Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data

Gacd Action is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty.

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What are the key facts about Gacd Action?

Reported income · year ending 2026-03-31: £728,550
Reported spending · year ending 2026-03-31: £851,153
Registered charity number: 1174867
Status in source extract: Registered
Charity type: CIO
Register contact address detail (not service area): London
Registered for Gift Aid (HMRC): Not recorded
Website: www.gacd.org

What does the register show for Gacd Action?

Gacd Action (number 1174867) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.

What does Gacd Action do?

GACD Action aims to promote health research globally to prevent and alleviate chronic (NCDs) and reduce health disparities amongst under-served communities particularly in low and middle income countries. Until 31/12/2024 GACD Action (Charity no. 1138223-22) was a linked charity to Medical Research Foundation (Charity No 1138223) which reported annually on our finances as restricted funds.

Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-11-07.

From the annual return

Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for Gacd Action

Answers Gacd Action gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 March 2026, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.

How much are Gacd Action's highest-paid staff paid?

Gacd Action's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £80,001–£90,000 (1 employee).

Employees paid over £60,000, by salary band
£80,001–£90,000	1

The register reports headcounts in salary bands, not names. Individual pay is disclosed in the trustees' annual report.

Where does Gacd Action's money come from?

Gacd Action reported £660k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were donations and legacies £639k (97%), investments £20k (3%), other income £1,415 (0%).

Donations and legacies£639k · 97%
Investments£20k · 3%
Other income£1,415 · 0%

Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?

The register does not record Gacd Action as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.

Gacd Action's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.

Registration details

Registered as a charity: 27 September 2017
Also known as: Gacd
Where it says it operates: Throughout England and Wales · Argentina · Australia · Bangladesh · Belgium · Bulgaria · Canada · China

Who it supports and how it works

Reported beneficiaries: The General Public/mankind.

Reported activities: Sponsors Or Undertakes Research; Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body.

Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-11-07. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.

What causes is Gacd Action registered for?

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesThe Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty

Why is there no Clarity Score for Gacd Action yet?

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What should you check before donating to Gacd Action?

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Frequently asked questions

Is Gacd Action a legitimate charity?: The register data used for this profile lists Gacd Action as a registered charity (number 1174867) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is Gacd Action's charity number?: Gacd Action's charity number is 1174867. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 1174867?: Search 1174867 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 Gacd Action do?: GACD Action aims to promote health research globally to prevent and alleviate chronic (NCDs) and reduce health disparities amongst under-served communities particularly in low and middle income countries. Until 31/12/2024 GACD Action (Charity no. 1138223-22) was a linked charity to Medical Research Foundation (Charity No 1138223) which reported annually on our finances as restricted funds.
Does Gacd Action have reviews and complaints?: CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Gacd Action. 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 Gacd Action?: Gacd Action's website listed in our register data is http://www.gacd.org. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
How much is Gacd Action's chief executive paid?: The Charity Commission register does not name individual salaries. Gacd Action's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports 1 employee paid more than £60,000. The highest reported pay band is £80,001–£90,000 (1 employee). Charities normally disclose the chief executive's pay, or the pay of their highest-paid staff, in the remuneration note of the trustees' annual report and accounts.
Where does Gacd Action's money come from?: Gacd Action reported £660k total income for the year ending 31 March 2026. The largest sources were donations and legacies £639k (97%), investments £20k (3%), other income £1,415 (0%).
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to Gacd Action?: The register does not record Gacd Action as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are Gacd Action's trustees paid?: Gacd Action's annual return for the year ending 31 March 2026 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
When was Gacd Action registered as a charity?: Gacd Action was entered on the register on 27 September 2017.

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-11-07, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Always verify current details on the official register entry.