ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE
Registration #1122057 · Registered
www.aoav.org.ukIOVERTON@AOAV.ORG.UK
5th Floor 167-169 Great Portland Street W1W 5PF
AOAV researches the threat and impact of weapons in order to reduce the risks that provoke violence and conflict and to support the recovery of victims. We work with civil society partners and with governments to strengthen international laws on the use of conventional weapons, to build recognition of the rights of victims of armed violence.
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About ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE
ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1122057). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2024), ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE reported a total income of £192,422 and total expenditure of £185,085, a spending ratio of 96% which is broadly in line with its income. According to the Charity Commission register, ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE describes its activities as follows: AOAV researches the threat and impact of weapons in order to reduce the risks that provoke violence and conflict and to support the recovery of victims. We work with civil society partners and with governments to strengthen international laws on the use of conventional weapons, to build recognition of the rights of victims of armed violence. Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for ACTION ON ARMED VIOLENCE. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 96.2% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £192,422 | £185,085 | 96% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026