Finance Score: 1

Governance Score: 9

Support Score: 6

Low unrestricted reserves: -2
Fundraising costs low: +3

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +6

Overall GiG Score: 16

ENGLISH FEDERATION OF DISABILITY SPORT

Activity Alliance (the operating name for the English Federation of Disability Sport) brings members, partners and disabled people together to make active lives possible. We work with many amazing people and are at the centre of influential world-renowned programmes for disabled people. Collectively, we continue to challenge perceptions and change the reality of disability, inclusion and sport.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
Fundraising costs are unusually low relative to funds raised
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Financial issues to consider:

Unrestricted reserves appear to be dangerously low at the latest year end

Established: 25 years

www.activityalliance.org.uk

info@activityalliance.org.uk

0808 175 6991

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/23		£3,095	£3,179	£-84	£12	£590	£442	1.7	27	450
31/03/22		£3,139	£3,077	£63	£10	£674	£427	1.7	27	450
31/03/21		£1,984	£2,750	£-766	£21	£612	£438	1.9	27	450
31/03/20	*	£3,715	£2,898	£816	£52	£1,378	£385	1.6	27	100
31/03/19		£3,303	£3,133	£170	£107	£562	£400	1.5	26	400
31/03/18		£3,101	£2,926	£175	£71	£391	£251	1	27	0
31/03/17		£2,600	£2,740	£-140	£37	£216	£168	0.7	25	0
31/03/16		£1,944	£2,028	£-84	£49	£356	£244	1.4	25	0
31/03/15		£1,666	£1,679	£-13	£67	£440	£212	1.5	23	0
31/03/14		£1,552	£1,579	£-27	£20	£453	£228	1.7	22	0
31/03/13		£2,193	£2,101	£92	£29	£479	£319	1.8	22	0
31/03/12		£2,011	£1,960	£51	£166	£388	£217	1.3	20	0
31/03/11		£2,460	£2,691	£-232	£230	£337	£214	1	32	0
31/03/10		£2,464	£2,358	£105	£168	£616	£367	1.9	31	0
31/03/09	*	£2,062	£2,020	£42	£136	£463	£292	1.7	31	0
31/03/08		£2,125	£2,232	£-108	£137	£421	£196	1.1	35	0
31/03/07	*	£2,004	£2,209	£-205	£114	£529	£254	1.4	35	0
31/03/06	*	£1,998	£2,078	£-81	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/05	*	£1,771	£1,689	£82	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/04		£1,575	£1,354	£221	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 0.4%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 0.4%
Senior Staff Costs/Total Spending: 10%
Highest pay band: £70,000-£80,000
Liabilities/Assets: 53%
Liabilities/Income: 22%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 75%
Reserves/Spending: 1.7 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 2 months
Quick Ratio: 1.5

Asset Split ?

Listed activities

Amateur Sport
Disability
Other Charitable Purposes

How it operates

Acts as an umbrella or resource body
Provides advocacy/advice/information
Sponsors or undertakes research

Where it operates

Throughout England,

Who it helps

Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
People With Disabilities

Who works here?

27 employees
450 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

Sport England	£3,509,750
Spirit of 2012	£3,000,000
DCMS	£1,214,495
London Marathon Charitable Trust	£1,000,000

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Sport England - Partner Funding 19-21 (Sector Partner Rollover)
£1,214,495	09/04/2021 35	Funding under Sport England's Sector Partner Rollover funding programme for a Revenue project titled Partner Funding 19-21 (Sector Partner Rollover). This project lists its main activity as Multi ....more Funding under Sport England's Sector Partner Rollover funding programme for a Revenue project titled Partner Funding 19-21 (Sector Partner Rollover). This project lists its main activity as Multi Sports
Sport England - Teacher Training
£20,760	13/05/2020 40	Funding under Sport England's Education Delivery & Support funding programme for a Revenue project titled Teacher Training. This project lists its main activity as Multi Sports
Sport England - Partner Funding 19-21
£1,214,495	01/04/2020 23	Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled Partner Funding 19-21. This project lists its main activity as Multi Sports
DCMS - ALB-Sport England-Partner Funding 19-21
£1,214,495	01/04/2020	Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled Partner Funding 19-21. This project lists its main activity as Multi Sports
Sport England - GOGA (Get Out Get Active) Phase 2
£1,000,000	27/02/2020 59	Funding under Sport England's Tackling Inactivity funding programme for a Revenue project titled GOGA (Get Out Get Active) Phase 2. This project is a Multi Sports project, with a focus on ....more Funding under Sport England's Tackling Inactivity funding programme for a Revenue project titled GOGA (Get Out Get Active) Phase 2. This project is a Multi Sports project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
London Marathon Charitable Trust - Get Out Get Active
£1,000,000	02/01/2020	Towards the expansion of the Get Out Get Active programme into new localities, with a wider focus on providing more opportunities for 4,000 currently inactive children and young people to participate ....more Towards the expansion of the Get Out Get Active programme into new localities, with a wider focus on providing more opportunities for 4,000 currently inactive children and young people to participate in fun and inclusive active recreation.
Sport England - Teacher Training
£60,000	22/10/2019 40	Funding under Sport England's Education Delivery & Support funding programme for a Revenue project titled Teacher Training. This project lists its main activity as Multi Sports
Spirit of 2012 - Get Out Get Active (GOGA) - phase 2
£3,000,000	10/07/2019	Get Out Get Active (GOGA) is an exciting programme that supports disabled and non-disabled people to enjoy being active together. It is made possible by founding funders Spirit of 2012 and additional ....more Get Out Get Active (GOGA) is an exciting programme that supports disabled and non-disabled people to enjoy being active together. It is made possible by founding funders Spirit of 2012 and additional investment from Sport England and LMCT.
Sport England - Partner Funding 19-21
£1,214,495	18/04/2019 23	Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled Partner Funding 19-21. This project lists its main activity as Multi Sports
DCMS - ALB-Sport England-Partner Funding 19-21
£1,214,495	18/04/2019	Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Partner Funding 19-21'. This project lists its main activity as Multi Sports.
Sport England - Teacher Training
£432,000	27/03/2019 40	Funding under Sport England's Education Delivery & Support funding programme for a Revenue project titled Teacher Training. This project lists its main activity as Multi Sports
Sport England - Governance Support 2019 (Board External Evaluation)
£3,000	22/03/2019 0	Funding under Sport England's NGB Governance Support 2018-19 funding programme for a Revenue project titled Governance Support 2019 (Board External Evaluation). This project is a Sports Development ....more Funding under Sport England's NGB Governance Support 2018-19 funding programme for a Revenue project titled Governance Support 2019 (Board External Evaluation). This project is a Sports Development project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
DCMS - ALB-Sport England-Governance Support 2019 (Board External Evaluation)
£3,000	22/03/2019	Funding under Sport England's NGB Governance Support 2018-19 funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Governance Support 2019 (Board External Evaluation)'. This project is a Sports Development ....more Funding under Sport England's NGB Governance Support 2018-19 funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Governance Support 2019 (Board External Evaluation)'. This project is a Sports Development project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Spirit of 2012 - Get Out Get Active 2 development grant
£10,000	17/12/2018	Development grant only to support Activity Alliance in their application for phase 2 of Get Out Get Active. Final amount of grant dispersed may differ due to project underspend and within agreed ....more Development grant only to support Activity Alliance in their application for phase 2 of Get Out Get Active. Final amount of grant dispersed may differ due to project underspend and within agreed tolerance.
Sport England - CP4E Investment Programme
£450,000	04/06/2018 38	Funding under Sport England's Local Workforce Development funding programme for a Revenue project titled CP4E Investment Programme. This project is a Multi-Skill Coaching project, with a focus on ....more Funding under Sport England's Local Workforce Development funding programme for a Revenue project titled CP4E Investment Programme. This project is a Multi-Skill Coaching project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Sport England - Revenue Funding 2017-19
£1,214,495	31/05/2018 23	Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled Revenue Funding 2017-19. This project is a Sports Development project, with a focus on beneficiaries with ....more Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled Revenue Funding 2017-19. This project is a Sports Development project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
DCMS - ALB-Sport England-Revenue Funding 2017-19
£1,214,495	31/05/2018	Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Revenue Funding 2017-19'. This project is a Sports Development project, with a focus on beneficiaries ....more Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Revenue Funding 2017-19'. This project is a Sports Development project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Sport England - Revenue Funding 2017-19
£1,214,495	01/06/2017 24	Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Revenue Funding 2017-19'. This project is a Sports Development project, with a focus on beneficiaries ....more Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Revenue Funding 2017-19'. This project is a Sports Development project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Sport England - Revenue Funding 2017-19
£1,214,495	01/06/2017 23	Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled Revenue Funding 2017-19. This project is a Sports Development project, with a focus on beneficiaries with ....more Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled Revenue Funding 2017-19. This project is a Sports Development project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
DCMS - ALB-Revenue Funding 2017-19
£1,214,495	01/06/2017	Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Revenue Funding 2017-19'. This project is a Sports Development project, with a focus on beneficiaries ....more Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Revenue Funding 2017-19'. This project is a Sports Development project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Sport England - Revenue Funding 2013-17
£1,214,495	14/04/2016 47	Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled Revenue Funding 2013-17. This project is a Sport participation and capacity building project, with a focus ....more Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled Revenue Funding 2013-17. This project is a Sport participation and capacity building project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Sport England - Inclusive Sport NDSO -Research and Marketing
£32,328	23/03/2016 21	Funding under Sport England's Inclusive Sport funding programme for a Revenue project titled Inclusive Sport NDSO -Research and Marketing. This project is a Multi-Skill Coaching project, with a focus ....more Funding under Sport England's Inclusive Sport funding programme for a Revenue project titled Inclusive Sport NDSO -Research and Marketing. This project is a Multi-Skill Coaching project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Sport England - Project Development Costs
£16,640	08/03/2016 1	Funding under Sport England's English Institute of Sport funding programme for a Capital project titled Project Development Costs. This project lists its main activity as Swimming & Diving
Spirit of 2012 - Get Out Get Active (GOGA)
£4,500,000	13/01/2016	An 18 locality UK programme to increase sports and physical activity participation in a fun and inclusive way for disabled and non-disabled people. Final amount of grant dispersed may differ due to ....more An 18 locality UK programme to increase sports and physical activity participation in a fun and inclusive way for disabled and non-disabled people. Final amount of grant dispersed may differ due to project underspend and within agreed tolerance.
Sport England - Disability Swim Pilot
£109,651	03/12/2015 6	Funding under Sport England's Swim Pilot funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Disability Swim Pilot'. This project is a Swimming & Diving project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a ....more Funding under Sport England's Swim Pilot funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Disability Swim Pilot'. This project is a Swimming & Diving project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Sport England - Inclusive Sport NDSO -Research and Marketing
£236,481	18/11/2014	Funding under Sport England's Inclusive Sport funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Inclusive Sport NDSO -Research and Marketing'. This project is a Multi-Skill Coaching project, with a ....more Funding under Sport England's Inclusive Sport funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Inclusive Sport NDSO -Research and Marketing'. This project is a Multi-Skill Coaching project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Sport England - Active Kids for All Community Training Programme 2013-16
£1,000,000	18/10/2013	Funding under Sport England's Inclusive Sport funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Active Kids for All Community Training Programme 2013-16'. This project is a Sports Development project, ....more Funding under Sport England's Inclusive Sport funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Active Kids for All Community Training Programme 2013-16'. This project is a Sports Development project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Sport England - Revenue Funding 2013-15
£4,304,103	30/05/2013	Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Revenue Funding 2013-15'. This project is a Sport Participation and Capacity Building project, with a ....more Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Revenue Funding 2013-15'. This project is a Sport Participation and Capacity Building project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.
Sport England - Revenue Funding 2011-13
£2,916,357	30/05/2011	Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Revenue Funding 2011-13'. This project is a Disability Sports project, with a focus on beneficiaries with ....more Funding under Sport England's Funded Partners funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Revenue Funding 2011-13'. This project is a Disability Sports project, with a focus on beneficiaries with a disability.

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How is it governed?

Trustees (12)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Based on 11/12 persons

Age Range of Trustees: 26-78

ANDREA DANDO Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Finance Director

DR PHIL FRIEND Appointed: 2015, Occupation: Management Consultant, Other trusteeship: Research Institute for Disabled Consumers,

EMMA PAWSON Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Head Of Health And Wellbeing / Programme Director

GABRIEL ODIA Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Multisports Head Coach

GENNY COTRONEO Appointed: 2016, Occupation: Company Director

ISABELLE MICHELSON Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Public Policy Manager

LORETTA SOLLARS Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Deputy Head Children, Young People And Families

LUCY SMITH Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Head Of Corporate Governance

MR ROB BELBIN Appointed: 2015, Occupation: Teacher

PIERS MARTIN Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Company Director

REBECCA EVANS Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Partnerships Manager

SAMANTHA ORDE (Chair) Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Livestock Farmer, Other trusteeship: THE LONDON MARATHON CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED,

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 20/04/1999, number: 1075180
Registered at Companies House on 07/09/1998, number: 03627630

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment 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
Investing charity funds policy and procedures
Investment
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

Filing Record

20 returns made; AR20: 9 days late, AR09: 123 days late, AR07: 44 days late, AR06: 409 days late, AR05: 22 days late,

Main office

EFDS
SPORTPARK
LOUGHBOROUGH UNIVERSITY
3 OAKWOOD DRIVE
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTE

Objectives

TO IMPROVE AND SUSTAIN THE PROVISION OF SPORT, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND RECREATION OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISABLED PEOPLE IN ENGLAND.

Defined Area of Benefit:

ENGLAND

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