Vision 
A strong and vibrant UK sector recognised for its contribution to medical and health research for patient benefit

Purpose 
The advancement of medical and health research in the United Kingdom and in particular the advancement and promotion of the collective effectiveness of those charities for which a principal activity is medical research

Strategic Aims       
Services and support that enable member charities to be effective research funders

Leadership that is focused on developing solutions in collaboration with member charities and our external partners to key issues facing the sector 

An external environment that is enabling of the work of medical research charities

Objectives         
We will establish AMRC membership as the mark of quality in the sector

We will lead the ongoing development of robust peer review practices and standards in all medical research charities

We will develop the capabilities of the sector through the provision of high quality information, guidance and training

We will champion the role of charities in sustaining high quality research of benefit to patients, with Government, policy-makers, regulators and the media

We will work with our member charities and partners to help them engage and involve patients and the public in their research

Values & Beliefs   
The independence of the organisation is critical to our strength, credibility and influence

We seek to demonstrate effective leadership on key issues and concerns for the sector

We are committed to providing information, guidance and support to our members of the highest quality

Our work is driven by the needs of our members

We seek to work collaboratively with others where this is of clear benefit to our members