NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION
NAPA is the professional association for Activity Providers and activity provision for care and support services in the UK. We set activity standards and provide professional and practice development services for activity and care teams. Our members provide care and support services to adults these include care homes, supported living, day services, hospitals and community services.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity closed the year with a deficit of £64,659, driven by slower-than-anticipated membership recruitment. However, the trustees report that the cash position is healthy and reserves are equal to approximately eight months of running costs, with a stated aim to maintain this level over the next two years.
What the accounts disclose
“There was one employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more (2025: 1).” — page 20
“There was one employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more (2025: 1).” — page 20
“our reserves policy shows that we currently have reserves equal to approx. 8 months running costs). We aim to maintain the equivalent in reserves over the next 2 years.” — page 8
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/07/2024)
Trustees
- Oliver Henry Dixon Thomaschair
- DAVID WATKINSON
- Isabelle Latham
- Kieun Kwon
- Scarlet Leatham
- Susan Ascott
- Susan Goldsmith
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £399k | £465k |
| 31/03/2025 | £461k | £441k |
| 31/03/2024 | £421k | £471k |
| 31/03/2023 | £421k | £432k |
| 31/03/2022 | £383k | £363k |
Common questions
Is NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity closed the year with a deficit of £64,659, driven by slower-than-anticipated membership recruitment. However, the trustees report that the cash position is healthy and reserves are equal to approximately eight months of running costs, with a stated aim to maintain this level over the next two years. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,000 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2022 | £10k | Supporting meaningful time together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2020 | £10k | Socially Isolated but not lonely |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/07/2004 | £209k | Promote good practice |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WALES COUNCIL FOR VOLUNTARY ACTION | 1 | £216k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £135k |
| PRS MEMBERS' FUND | 1 | £42k |
| THE JEANNINE VASSILIOU CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
| THE WILLIAM ALLEN YOUNG CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
Charities like this
- BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR PERFORMING ARTS MEDICINE
- THE NOT FORGOTTEN ASSOCIATION (NFA)
- THE NATIONAL APPROPRIATE ADULT NETWORK LIMITED
- Norfolk and Norwich SEND Association
- NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PEOPLE ABUSED IN CHILDHOOD
- NATIONAL DAY NURSERIES ASSOCIATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL ACTIVITY PROVIDERS ASSOCIATION | £399k | £60,000 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| BRITISH ASSOCIATION FOR PERFORMING ARTS MEDICINE | £1.4m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE NOT FORGOTTEN ASSOCIATION (NFA) | £1.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE NATIONAL APPROPRIATE ADULT NETWORK LIMITED | £218k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| Norfolk and Norwich SEND Association | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR PEOPLE ABUSED IN CHILDHOOD | £394k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |