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Designability Charity Limited

Also known as: Bath Institute of Medical Engineering Limited, B I M E, Designability

Designability Charity Limited is a design and development charity working in the fields of medicine, health care and assistive technology for disabled people

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Activities & Mission

Designability Charity Limited is a design and development charity working in the fields of medicine, health care and assistive technology for disabled people

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,905,936
Latest Expenditure
£2,414,916

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 97.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 76.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,712,122
Charitable Activities £158,297
Other Trading £5,866
Investments £29,651
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,849,893
Raising Funds £148,180
Governance £67,231
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £416,843

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
£1,905,936
£2,414,916£1,849,893£1,601,279£233,32129 / 1
2024
£1,930,799
£2,238,053£1,736,342£2,119,125£2,119,12533 / 2
2023
£2,542,334
£2,193,394£1,787,333£2,382,338£2,382,33831 / 2
2022
£2,190,244
£2,078,549£1,686,595£2,060,503£2,060,50328 / 2
2021
£1,931,691
£1,696,156£1,499,659£1,920,086£1,920,08624 / 2

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Designability Charity Limited

What does Designability Charity Limited do?

Designability Charity Limited is a design and development charity working in the fields of medicine, health care and assistive technology for disabled people

How much income did Designability Charity Limited report in 2025?

Designability Charity Limited reported total income of £1.91m and reported expenditure of £2.41m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Designability Charity Limited registered as a charity?

Designability Charity Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 July 1968 as charity number 256335. It has been registered for 58 years.

Who runs Designability Charity Limited?

Designability Charity Limited is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jeremy Marwood. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Designability Charity Limited operate?

Designability Charity Limited operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Designability Charity Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Designability Charity Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 256335.

Details

Address
D1
Wolfson Centre
Royal United Hospital
BATH
Registration Date
11 July 1968
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
256335
Charity Number
256335

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Trustees

Jeremy Marwood Chair
Andrew Monk
Dr Anna Chatzimichali
Dr Benjamin William Metcalfe
Elisabeth Sarah Skeet
Emma Kate Legg
Julian Massie
Karen Jane Lashly
Kathryn Louise McKee
Also governs 1 other charity
Nicola Jane Wilson
Paul John Fairhurst
Also governs 1 other charity
Samuel James Whatley

Also Known As

  • Bath Institute of Medical Engineering Limited
  • B I M E
  • Designability

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14 May 2026
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