Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association
Also known as: Gbwba, Bwb, British Wheelchair Basketball
Providing opportunities for people with lower limb disabilities to participate in and enjoy sport through wheelchair basketball. Activities include the development in a community, school and university setting, developing facilitators and coaches, empowering people with disabilities at all ages to engage in sport and life, providing an inspirational group of role models and transforming lives.
Activities & Mission
Providing opportunities for people with lower limb disabilities to participate in and enjoy sport through wheelchair basketball. Activities include the development in a community, school and university setting, developing facilitators and coaches, empowering people with disabilities at all ages to engage in sport and life, providing an inspirational group of role models and transforming lives.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 34% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £2,407,228 | £2,562,212 | £2,463,355 | £812,867 | £376,049 | 18 / 100 |
| 2024 | £2,459,034 | £2,175,664 | £2,171,614 | £967,851 | £440,463 | 17 / 130 |
| 2023 | £1,804,585 | £1,919,490 | £1,909,592 | £684,481 | £325,971 | 13 / 130 |
| 2022 | £1,982,644 | £1,705,830 | £1,689,245 | £799,386 | £330,593 | 13 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,511,648 | £1,432,141 | £1,431,739 | £522,572 | £303,260 | 14 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association
What does Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association do?
Providing opportunities for people with lower limb disabilities to participate in and enjoy sport through wheelchair basketball. Activities include the development in a community, school and university setting, developing facilitators and coaches, empowering people with disabilities at all ages to engage in sport and life, providing an inspirational group of role models and transforming lives.
How much income did Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association report in 2025?
Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association reported total income of £2.41m and reported expenditure of £2.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association?
Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association has a program ratio of 102.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association registered as a charity?
Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 November 2011 as charity number 1144808. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association?
Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jules Parke-Robinson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association operate?
Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association a registered charity?
Yes — Great Britain Wheelchair Basketball Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1144808.
Details
3 Oakwood Drive
LOUGHBOROUGH
LE11 3QF
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Also Known As
- Gbwba, Bwb, British Wheelchair Basketball
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- 14 May 2026
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