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English Federation of Disability Sport

Loughborough Charity No 1075180 · Charity Commission Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About English Federation of Disability Sport

Activity Alliance (the operating name for the English Federation of Disability Sport) brings members, partners and disabled people together to make active lives possible. We work with many amazing people and are at the centre of influential world-renowned programmes for disabled people. Collectively, we continue to challenge perceptions and change the reality of disability, inclusion and sport.

Founded
Headquarters
Loughborough
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

Fundraising Regulator since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£1.00
Program expenses£1.00 (£2.7 million)
100% to programs beats the peer average (99%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

English Federation of Disability Sport is a registered health nonprofit based in Loughborough, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1999 and has been operating for 27 years. Its registration number is 1075180. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £3M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

English Federation of Disability Sport has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

English Federation of Disability Sport is located in Loughborough, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1999 and has been active for 27 years.

Based on official tax filings, English Federation of Disability Sport has £3M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 99% for health charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

English Federation of Disability Sport is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £3M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for English Federation of Disability Sport. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

English Federation of Disability Sport has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Activity Alliance (the operating name for the English Federation of Disability Sport) brings members, partners and disabled people together to make active lives possible. We work with many amazing people and are at the centre of influential world-renowned programmes for disabled people. Collectively, we continue to challenge perceptions and change the reality of disability, inclusion and sport. English Federation of Disability Sport is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1999.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: English Federation of Disability Sport's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £3M is well above the peer average of £1M.

English Federation of Disability Sport is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1075180.

You can verify English Federation of Disability Sport in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to English Federation of Disability Sport directly through its donation page (https://www.activityalliance.org.uk/donate). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Yes, English Federation of Disability Sport is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.

Donations to English Federation of Disability Sport are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

English Federation of Disability Sport is based in Loughborough. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

English Federation of Disability Sport was first registered in 1999, making it approximately 27 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. English Federation of Disability Sport is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AD
Adam Paker
Trustee

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Adam P••••
Trustee
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Emma P•••••
Trustee
IA
Ian M••••••
Trustee
IS
Isabelle M••••••••
Trustee
JA
Jane D•••••
Trustee
LI
Lindsay G••••
Trustee
LO
Loretta S••••••
Trustee
LU
Lucy S••••
Trustee
PE
Peter A•••••
Trustee
RE
Rebecca E••••
Trustee
RE
Reena P•••••
Trustee
RO
Rory O•••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£3.0M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£2.9M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£3.1M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£3.1M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£2.0M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other health in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
English Federation of Disability Sport This page 89 £3.0 million 100%
Denville Hall 2012 89 £3.4 million 97%
Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside 89 £6.9 million 100%
Tcuk Homes Limited 89 £6.4 million 98%
Young Somerset 89 £3.6 million 99%
Carn Brea Leisure Centre Trust 89 £2.5 million 99%
Trafford Domestic Abuse Services 89 £3.1 million 98%
Vale House Oxford 89 £3.1 million 100%
Child Dynamix 89 £2.6 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 12 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Apr 21, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about English Federation of Disability Sport

What is English Federation of Disability Sport?
English Federation of Disability Sport is a health charitable company based in Loughborough, United Kingdom. Activity Alliance (the operating name for the English Federation of Disability Sport) brings members, partners and disabled people together to make active lives possible. We work with many amazing people and are at the centre of influential world-renowned programmes for disabled people. Collectively, we continue to challenge perceptions and change the reality of disability, inclusion and sport.
When was English Federation of Disability Sport founded?
English Federation of Disability Sport was founded in 1999.
Where is English Federation of Disability Sport located?
Headquartered in Loughborough, United Kingdom.
What is English Federation of Disability Sport's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is English Federation of Disability Sport trustworthy?
English Federation of Disability Sport has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is English Federation of Disability Sport's registration number?
Registration: 1075180 (United Kingdom).
What is English Federation of Disability Sport's website?
https://www.activityalliance.org.uk
Are donations to English Federation of Disability Sport tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.