PHAB LIMITED
Phab supports a network of around 150 clubs in all age ranges, offering activities which all members can share and enjoy together. Phab runs the Integrated Living Experiences and Skills for Independence projects at fully accessible activity centres. Phab organises conferences and forums across the regions, with workshops, training, advice and group discussions.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased to £1,450,310 against expenditure of £965,386, resulting in a net movement in funds of £484,924. The charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £202,289, which the trustees note are below their policy target of the lower of £330,000 or six months of unrestricted expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“No employee earned over £60,000 in the year, nor in the previous financial year.” — page 25
“The Board’s policy continues to be to progressively increase reserves to the lower of either £330,000- or six-month’s unrestricted expenditure.”
“During the year relatives of key management personnel were paid £8,170 for website services (2023: nil)” — page 29
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 01598587
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Julia Giles MBE — Chair
Company officers (Companies House)
- ROSE, Pannaben on trustee list
- BOOTHER, Louise Jennifer on trustee list
- OSBORNE, Natalie Anne Louise on trustee list
- ROBINSON, Mark David on trustee list
- MALONEY, Nicholas John on trustee list
- HOWELL, Lorna Elizabeth on trustee list
- GILES, Julia Gaye not on trustee list
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (27/01/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (03/07/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (02/05/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (02/01/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (13/10/2023)
- Received assets from another charity (15/11/2022)
Trustees
- Gregory Francis Howell
- JULIA GILES MBE
- Lorna Elizabeth Howell
- Louise Jennifer Boother
- Mark David Robinson
- Natalie Anne Louise Osborne
- Nicholas John Maloney
- Pannaben Rose
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.5m | £965k |
| 31/03/2024 | £731k | £880k |
| 31/03/2023 | £644k | £585k |
| 31/03/2022 | £462k | £559k |
| 31/03/2021 | £549k | £613k |
Common questions
Is PHAB LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased to £1,450,310 against expenditure of £965,386, resulting in a net movement in funds of £484,924. The charity holds unrestricted free reserves of £202,289, which the trustees note are below their policy target of the lower of £330,000 or six months of unrestricted expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Ltd.
What does the highest-paid employee of PHAB LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds PHAB LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name PHAB LIMITED as a grant recipient include CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHARLES S FRENCH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE HARRY & MARY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/02/2024 | £198k | Together We Are Phab |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/10/2022 | £10k | inclusive residential project with activities |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 18/03/2022 | £34k | Inclusive Living Experience (ILX) Residential Projects |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/07/2015 | £10k | Hearts and Wheels Project - Wheelchair Dance Sport through Phab |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2012 | £8k | Step Up Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/07/2006 | £10k | Integrated Living Experience |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/07/2006 | £10k | integrated living experience |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £120k |
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | 2 | £15k |
| The Greatham Foundation Ltd | 1 | £100k |
| THE VIRGIN MONEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £60k |
| THE RANK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £60k |
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £57k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| EDWARDS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £21k |
Charities like this
- PATCHWORK PROJECT
- PAUL'S PLACE (SOUTH WEST)
- Integrating
- PALLION ACTION GROUP
- FAB (FAMILIES' ACTIVITY BREAKS)
- FRIENDS OF BRIGHT EYES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PHAB LIMITED | £1.5m | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PATCHWORK PROJECT | £263k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PAUL'S PLACE (SOUTH WEST) | £1.2m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| Integrating | £334k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PALLION ACTION GROUP | £1.1m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| FAB (FAMILIES' ACTIVITY BREAKS) | £135k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |