THE LIMBBO FOUNDATION
Create new and customise existing assistive devices for limb different children utilising additive manufacturing. We have established and maintain an online platform for families of limb different children to bond. We organise "Adventure Days & Camps" for limb different children to meet others like themselves. We work with prosthetic creators to give children access to the latest prosthetics.
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THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED BECAUSE OF LIMB DIFFERENCE, THROUGHOUT ENGLAND AND WALES BY:(I) THE DESIGN AND PRODUCTION OF 3D PRINTED ASSISTIVE DEVICES AND (II) THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT, EDUCATION AND PRACTICAL ADVICE ON THE ISSUES RELATING TO LIMB DIFFERENCES AND THE USE OF ASSISTIVE DEVICES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity relies heavily on donations and fundraising, noting a need for a 'boost to our funds' due to its policy of providing services free of charge. It highlights that a specific grant from The National Lottery was used to fund an Operations Manager, while other income was raised by children and families. The document does not provide specific figures for total income, expenditure, or unrestricted reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“As the majority of our funding come from donations during this period march 2024 - March 2025” — page 21
“As the majority of our funding come from donations during this period march 2024 - March 2025 -added to the fact that we made it a policy to not charge for anything we needed a boost to our funds.” — page 21
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Campaigns and political activity policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Funders the charity credits
- BAPP for Bolts
Trustees
- Adam Dengelchair
- Amy Rose Newman
- Bianca Little
- JANE MARGARET HEWITT
- Kane Beardshall Mr
- PAUL WILLIAM WOODCOCK
- Sarah Haworth
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 29/03/2025 | £106k | £77k |
| 29/03/2024 | £68k | £48k |
| 29/03/2023 | £32k | £58k |
| 29/03/2022 | £61k | £21k |
| 29/03/2021 | £26k | £21k |
Common questions
Is THE LIMBBO FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity relies heavily on donations and fundraising, noting a need for a 'boost to our funds' due to its policy of providing services free of charge. It highlights that a specific grant from The National Lottery was used to fund an Operations Manager, while other income was raised by children and families. The document does not provide specific figures for total income, expenditure, or unrestricted reserves.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/12/2023 | £20k | The LimbBo Foundation Development Project |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- LIMAGO FOUNDATION
- EALING ANCHOR FOUNDATION
- LIMBLESS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED
- SPECIAL PLAY AND LEISURE AFTER SCHOOL HOURS
- FAMILIES AND BABIES (FAB)
- BUILDING FOUNDATIONS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LIMBBO FOUNDATION | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| LIMAGO FOUNDATION | £455k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| EALING ANCHOR FOUNDATION | £124k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIMBLESS CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL LIMITED | £116k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SPECIAL PLAY AND LEISURE AFTER SCHOOL HOURS | £163k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FAMILIES AND BABIES (FAB) | £497k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |