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Ability Bow

By providing specialist disability exercise support in a community gym and neighbouring locations Ability Bow works with people of all abilities to bring about positive change and maximise health and well-being to improve quality of daily life in the communities of East London.

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Activities & Mission

By providing specialist disability exercise support in a community gym and neighbouring locations Ability Bow works with people of all abilities to bring about positive change and maximise health and well-being to improve quality of daily life in the communities of East London.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£263,938
Latest Expenditure
£263,871

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 100.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£263,938
£263,8710 / 3
2024
£235,648
£240,9560 / 7
2023
£248,381
£246,7840 / 6
2022
£246,152
£271,8430 / 5
2021
£351,611
£251,4280 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ability Bow

What does Ability Bow do?

By providing specialist disability exercise support in a community gym and neighbouring locations Ability Bow works with people of all abilities to bring about positive change and maximise health and well-being to improve quality of daily life in the communities of East London.

How much income did Ability Bow report in 2025?

Ability Bow reported total income of £264k and reported expenditure of £264k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ability Bow registered as a charity?

Ability Bow was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 July 2006 as charity number 1115595. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Ability Bow?

Ability Bow is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is SHARRON ELIZABETH NIVEN CURRIE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ability Bow operate?

Ability Bow operates across 2 areas: Hackney and Tower Hamlets.

Is Ability Bow a registered charity?

Yes — Ability Bow is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1115595.

Details

Address
ST. PAULS CHURCH
ST. STEPHENS ROAD
LONDON
E3 5JL
Registration Date
26 July 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4025482
Charity Number
1115595

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Trustees

SHARRON ELIZABETH NIVEN CURRIE Chair
John Patrick Shelly
Laura Nicole Sheehan
Nicola Claire Helfet
SIOBHAN LANIGAN
Stuart Davies

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14 May 2026
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