ABLESTAY
AbleStay's mission is to provide fully accessible holiday accommodation in UK cities where there is currently no provision.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had a strong year of surplus income with manageable repairs and upkeep. Reserves held amount to £128,135, which the trustees intend to hold for future reinvestment. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no concerns regarding its continuation.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charity will raise funds through seeking grants and donations along with the main source of income through rental of the premises adapted for accessibility.”
“Reserves will be held in the Charity for future reinvestment.”
Trustees
- Charles van Berckelchair
- Alexandra Sarah Vere
- Joanna Claire Van Berckel
- Kelly Louise Thoden van Velzen
- Simon Dickinson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £116k | £88k |
| 31/08/2024 | £123k | £80k |
| 31/08/2023 | £90k | £71k |
| 31/08/2022 | £82k | £37k |
| 31/08/2021 | £54k | £61k |
Common questions
Is ABLESTAY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had a strong year of surplus income with manageable repairs and upkeep. Reserves held amount to £128,135, which the trustees intend to hold for future reinvestment. The trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with no concerns regarding its continuation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ABLESTAY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ABLESTAY as a grant recipient include THE FRANK JACKSON FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRANK JACKSON FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £19k | |
| THE FRANK JACKSON FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVEN BLOCH IMAGE OF DISABILITY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £91k |
| THE JOSEPH AND LILIAN SULLY FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| THE NOEL BUXTON TRUST | 1 | £23k |
| THE HARAMEAD TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE JOHN R. MURRAY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £18k |
| HIGHWAY ONE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| The Ashley Family Foundation | 1 | £12k |
Charities like this
- Enable Ability
- ABLE (ACTION FOR A BETTER LIFE)
- ABILITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION
- THE ABBEYFIELD BERKHAMSTED AND HEMEL HEMPSTEAD SOCIETY LIMITED
- THE ABBEYFIELD GREAT MISSENDEN AND DISTRICT SOCIETY
- CanalAbility
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABLESTAY | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Enable Ability | £1.6m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABLE (ACTION FOR A BETTER LIFE) | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ABILITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION | £11.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ABBEYFIELD BERKHAMSTED AND HEMEL HEMPSTEAD SOCIETY LIMITED | £736k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE ABBEYFIELD GREAT MISSENDEN AND DISTRICT SOCIETY | £355k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |