British Wheelchair Athletics Association
Also known as: Bwaa
To promote athletics for persons who require the use of a wheelchair or frame in connection with an athletics sporting event.
Activities & Mission
To promote athletics for persons who require the use of a wheelchair or frame in connection with an athletics sporting event.
Grants
British Wheelchair Athletics Association makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £14,372
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people and people with disabilities
- What it supports
- disability and amateur sport
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £13,628 | £14,372 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £21,054 | £21,054 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £21,432 | £26,675 | 0 / 32 | |||
| 2022 | £12,525 | £16,659 | 0 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about British Wheelchair Athletics Association
What does British Wheelchair Athletics Association do?
To promote athletics for persons who require the use of a wheelchair or frame in connection with an athletics sporting event.
How much income did British Wheelchair Athletics Association report in 2025?
British Wheelchair Athletics Association reported total income of £14k and reported expenditure of £14k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was British Wheelchair Athletics Association registered as a charity?
British Wheelchair Athletics Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 October 2012 as charity number 1149300. It has been registered for 14 years.
Who runs British Wheelchair Athletics Association?
British Wheelchair Athletics Association is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL JOHN WOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British Wheelchair Athletics Association operate?
British Wheelchair Athletics Association operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is British Wheelchair Athletics Association a registered charity?
Yes — British Wheelchair Athletics Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149300.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- Bwaa
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated