Enable Ability
Also known as: Enableability, Portsmouth and District Cerebral Palsy Association, Portsmouth and District Spastics Society, The Cp Centre
To provide care, welfare, interest and advancement of disabled people and their families and carers in the locality. To respond to the needs of the above people.Enable Ability has the general aims of contributing to the quality of life of disabled people and those related to them in the greater Portsmouth area.
Activities & Mission
To provide care, welfare, interest and advancement of disabled people and their families and carers in the locality. To respond to the needs of the above people.Enable Ability has the general aims of contributing to the quality of life of disabled people and those related to them in the greater Portsmouth area.
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 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% 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 | £1,620,667 | £1,512,331 | £1,508,985 | £1,335,706 | £244,708 | 72 / 10 |
| 2024 | £1,449,034 | £1,441,770 | £1,431,768 | £1,051,973 | £278,000 | 78 / 10 |
| 2023 | £1,785,239 | £1,283,029 | £1,270,931 | £1,042,449 | £304,000 | 40 / 12 |
| 2022 | £991,553 | £1,058,402 | £1,058,402 | £538,030 | £216,000 | 37 / 12 |
| 2021 | £892,099 | £1,007,205 | £1,007,205 | £600,083 | £232,000 | 37 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Enable Ability
What does Enable Ability do?
To provide care, welfare, interest and advancement of disabled people and their families and carers in the locality. To respond to the needs of the above people.Enable Ability has the general aims of contributing to the quality of life of disabled people and those related to them in the greater Portsmouth area.
How much income did Enable Ability report in 2025?
Enable Ability reported total income of £1.62m and reported expenditure of £1.51m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Enable Ability?
Enable Ability has a program ratio of 93.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Enable Ability registered as a charity?
Enable Ability was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 April 1979 as charity number 276422. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs Enable Ability?
Enable Ability is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sue Coldham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Enable Ability operate?
Enable Ability operates across 2 areas: Hampshire and Portsmouth City.
Is Enable Ability a registered charity?
Yes — Enable Ability is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 276422.
Details
CHARLES STREET
PORTSMOUTH
PO1 1JD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Enableability
- Portsmouth and District Cerebral Palsy Association
- Portsmouth and District Spastics Society
- The Cp Centre
- Enable Ability
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated