Herts Ability Limited
Also known as: Hertfordshire Action on Disability, Hertfordshire Association for the Disabled, Had, Herts Action on Disability, Herts Ability
Herts Ability provides services to disabled people in Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties. Driving Tuition and Assessment for disabled drivers.Equipment, advice and retail service. Information and advice.Benefits Advice.
Activities & Mission
Herts Ability provides services to disabled people in Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties. Driving Tuition and Assessment for disabled drivers.Equipment, advice and retail service. Information and advice.Benefits Advice.
Grants
Herts Ability Limited is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2026)
- £938,562
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities
- What it supports
- disability
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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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 Information
Financial Efficiency
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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £960,941 | £938,562 | £938,562 | £407,446 | £407,466 | 21 / 0 |
| 2025 | £748,595 | £748,412 | £748,412 | £385,067 | £385,067 | 21 / 0 |
| 2024 | £705,506 | £691,250 | £691,250 | £381,585 | £381,585 | 24 / 0 |
| 2023 | £672,211 | £555,942 | £555,942 | £358,370 | £358,370 | 20 / 0 |
| 2022 | £517,062 | £486,541 | £486,541 | £245,900 | £245,900 | 17 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Herts Ability Limited
What does Herts Ability Limited do?
Herts Ability provides services to disabled people in Hertfordshire and the surrounding counties. Driving Tuition and Assessment for disabled drivers.Equipment, advice and retail service. Information and advice.Benefits Advice.
How much income did Herts Ability Limited report in 2026?
Herts Ability Limited reported total income of £961k and reported expenditure of £939k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Herts Ability Limited registered as a charity?
Herts Ability Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 November 1996 as charity number 1059015. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Herts Ability Limited?
Herts Ability Limited is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Nigel Thomas Dotchin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Herts Ability Limited operate?
Herts Ability Limited operates across 10 areas, including Barnet, Bedford, Buckinghamshire and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Herts Ability Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Herts Ability Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059015.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also Known As
- Hertfordshire Action on Disability
- Hertfordshire Association for the Disabled
- Had
- Herts Action on Disability
- Herts Ability
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated