Who we are

Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) is a campaigning public health charity that works to eliminate the harm caused by tobacco.

Our vision

A world free from the harm caused by tobacco.

Strategic Priorities

ASH works towards achieving six Strategic Priorities as outlined our Strategic Plan 2005-08. The Strategic Priorities cover all areas of ASH’s work, both in terms of current activities and future directions.

ASH’s six Strategic Priorities are:

1. Advocacy & Policy Development
   To press for concrete and evidence based measures to effect policy change and reduce the harm caused by tobacco.
   
2. Information & Research
   To maintain, develop and enhance the quality, reputation and integrity of the information which ASH provides.
   
3. Networking & Enabling Networking
   To be the main nexus for UK tobacco networking. To be the feed-in point and key contributor for regional and international networking within the context of our strategic priorities.
   
4. Governance
   To maintain the long-term effective governance of the charity.
   
5. Resources & Sustainability
   To secure appropriate funding and other resources for the achievement of the organisations objectives in a sustainable way.
   
6. Image & Communication
   To maintain and develop our image and reputation through the development of rolling strategies/plans for communications, advocacy, PR, marketing and branding which are both closely linked to desired outcomes and cost effective. To promote and employ our information resources effectively.
   

Funding

ASH receives funding from: