POS+ABILITY
THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ("THE OBJECTS") ARE TO PROMOTE GOOD HEALTH OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE SUFFERED STROKES OR OTHER LONG TERM NEUROLOGICAL CONDITIONS (LTNC) AND THEIR CARERS, LIVING IN THE CAMBRIDGESHIRE AREA
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased significantly to £87,865, largely due to a £50,218 donation from the winding up of another charity, while total expenses decreased to £44,582. This resulted in a net surplus of £43,283, improving the bank balance to £63,482. The trustees note that the charity continued to operate at a loss in previous years but narrowed the deficit through grants and donations.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have determined that free reserves should total about 3 months of total organisational operating costs.” — page 4
“During the year the charity received a donation of £50,218 which was part of the winding up proceeds of another registered charity, Ely Community Service Committee. Mr R O Setchell was a trustee of Ely Community Service Committee.” — page 7
Trustees
- Rev Michael George Banyardchair
- Dr IAN LINDSAY
- Elizabeth Claire Davis
- Lady AVA PAICE
- Margaret Elisabeth Haverson
- RICHARD OLIVER SETCHELL
- Sandra Shastid
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £88k | £45k |
| 31/03/2025 | £40k | £53k |
| 31/03/2024 | £64k | £62k |
| 31/03/2023 | £39k | £58k |
| 31/03/2022 | £40k | £41k |
Common questions
Is POS+ABILITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased significantly to £87,865, largely due to a £50,218 donation from the winding up of another charity, while total expenses decreased to £44,582. This resulted in a net surplus of £43,283, improving the bank balance to £63,482. The trustees note that the charity continued to operate at a loss in previous years but narrowed the deficit through grants and donations. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds POS+ABILITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name POS+ABILITY as a grant recipient include CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 01/11/2023 | £13k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/03/2021 | £9k | ReStart |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/11/2012 | £10k | Pos+Ability. . . pushing the boundaries |