Action On Armed Violence
Human Security Action, Landmine Action Charitable Trust
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1122057
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Dec. 19, 2007
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Area of benefit
- Undefined. In Practice National And Overseas
Address
- Address
- 5th Floor
167-169 Great Portland Street
W1W 5PF
Contact
- Phone
- 07984645145
- [email protected]
- Website
aoav.org.uk
Activities
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.
Objects: 1 To Promote The Protection Of Individuals And Communities From The Effects Of Human Conflict, And In Particular But Without Limitation From Landmines And Unexploded Ordnance;2 To Provide Rehabilitative Support To Individuals And Communities That Have Been Affected By Human Conflict, And In Particular But Without Limitation By Landmines And Unexploded Ordnance;3 To Educate The Public, Decision Makers, Policy Makers, Researchers And The National And Interntional Media About The Humanitarian, Developmental, Medical And Human Rights Impact Of Different Weapon Technologies;4 To Build The Capacity Of Civil Society And Governments To Assess, Control And Alleviate The Effects Of Different Weapon Technologies; And5 To Encourage And Support The Improvement, Universalisation And Full Implementation Of National And Interntional Legislation To Improve Protection For Civilians From The Effects Of Different Weapon Technologies And To Further Encourage And Support The Improvement, Universalisation And Full Implementation Of Any Legislation Which Would Otherwise Assist In The Furtherance Of These Objects.
Classification
- How
- Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, Other Charitable Purposes
- Who
- Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Tower Hamlets
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £192,422 | £185,085 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £170,242 | £169,076 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £163,880 | £183,335 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £201,815 | £196,150 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £170,670 | £170,298 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Dr Saleyha Ahsan | March 18, 2021 |
| Martin Butcher | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Mira Naseer | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Olivia Helena Mary Dix | Dec. 21, 2023 |
| Professor Michael Spagat | Dec. 11, 2025 |
| Professor Theodora-Ismene Gizelis | Dec. 15, 2021 |