Elhap
Also known as: Elhap ( a Special Needs Adventure Playground )
ELHAP offers adventure play to children, young people and adult with disabilities and special needs from North East London and Essex areas. It is ELHAPs aim and purpose to ensure that all our children and young people, regardless of ability or dis-ability, have the opportunity to access our adventure playground to have fun, be challenged and to enjoy themselves.
Activities & Mission
ELHAP offers adventure play to children, young people and adult with disabilities and special needs from North East London and Essex areas. It is ELHAPs aim and purpose to ensure that all our children and young people, regardless of ability or dis-ability, have the opportunity to access our adventure playground to have fun, be challenged and to enjoy themselves.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,300,772 | £991,355 | £938,617 | £504,601 | £172,524 | 62 / 64 |
| 2024 | £874,925 | £885,208 | £837,738 | £195,184 | £113,886 | 58 / 62 |
| 2023 | £689,167 | £736,601 | £707,309 | £205,467 | £101,507 | 44 / 43 |
| 2022 | £663,018 | £701,005 | £701,005 | £252,901 | £143,432 | 47 / 8 |
| 2021 | £758,282 | £677,411 | £652,664 | £290,888 | £178,621 | 64 / 16 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Elhap
What does Elhap do?
ELHAP offers adventure play to children, young people and adult with disabilities and special needs from North East London and Essex areas. It is ELHAPs aim and purpose to ensure that all our children and young people, regardless of ability or dis-ability, have the opportunity to access our adventure playground to have fun, be challenged and to enjoy themselves.
How much income did Elhap report in 2025?
Elhap reported total income of £1.30m and reported expenditure of £991k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Elhap?
Elhap has a program ratio of 72.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Elhap registered as a charity?
Elhap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1999 as charity number 1077508. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Elhap?
Elhap is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID EDWARD CHARLTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Elhap operate?
Elhap operates across 5 areas, including Barking And Dagenham, Essex, Hackney and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Elhap a registered charity?
Yes — Elhap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1077508.
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Also Known As
- Elhap ( a Special Needs Adventure Playground )
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated