We work together with people with asthma, health professionals and
researchers to develop and share expertise to help people increase
their understanding and reduce the effect of asthma on their lives.
Our vision is 'control over asthma today, freedom from asthma tomorrow'.
Our mission
'Improving the health and well-being of people with asthma by building and sharing expertise about asthma.'
Asthma UK - is the voice of people with asthma in the UK
- raises awareness among healthcare professionals, health services and politicians of the seriousness of asthma and influences healthcare policy for asthma
- is the source of independent advice and information on asthma for everyone
- funds approximately £3 million of asthma research each year (frequently asked questions about research).
- is funded by voluntary donations
Asthma UK would like to work with you. Please email our
Supporter & Information Team to find how you can get involved, or call 08456 03 81 43.
Chief Executive
Asthma UK’s Chief Executive, Neil Churchill, joined the charity in August 2007.
Before joining Asthma UK, Neil was the External Affairs Director at Age Concern England where he was responsible for policy, public affairs and information services. Previously, Neil was Deputy Chief Executive at Crisis and he has also held senior communication roles at Barnardo's and the Policy Studies Institute.
Chair
John Price is Professor of Paediatric Respiratory Medicine at King's College London, and Clinical Director of Children's Services at King's College Hospital.
A consultant paediatrician specialising in asthma for 20 years, John has published numerous research papers on childhood asthma and has considerable experience of asthma education. Previously, he has been Chair of the British Paediatric Respiratory Society and of the Specialist Advisory Committee to the Royal College of Paediatrics.
John joined Asthma UK's Council of Trustees in 1990 and was a member of the Research Committee from 1990 to 1993.
Chief Medical Advisers
Asthma UK's Chief Medical Advisers are Professor Ian Pavord – from Glenfield Hospital – whose focus is on secondary care, and Dr Mike Thomas – a practising GP and clinical fellow at the University of Aberdeen – who concentrates on primary care issues.
Trustees
Asthma UK is a membership-based charity managed by a council of directors (known as trustees). The Council comprises up to 12 trustees elected by members for three years and up to four trustees co-opted by the elected trustees. All must be members of Asthma UK and receive no remuneration other than for professional services when instructed by the charity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Transparency and accountability are central to Asthma UK's work. Our Frequently Asked Questions section provides information on our fundraising activities, expenditure, staffing and governance - as well as advice on how people affected by asthma and can get involved with our work.
Asthma UK is the charity dedicated to improving the health and well-being of the 5.2 million people in the UK whose lives are affected by asthma. 
