London Ability
Also known as: Ellingham Employment Services
London Ability (formerly known as Ellingham Employment Services) provides accredited and/or vocational preparation courses to people with disabilities and to assist them to find, and maintain, employment placements in the Greater London area, with or without support from ourselves.
Activities & Mission
London Ability (formerly known as Ellingham Employment Services) provides accredited and/or vocational preparation courses to people with disabilities and to assist them to find, and maintain, employment placements in the Greater London area, with or without support from ourselves.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 26% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 257). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 10% of UK Economic and community development 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 | £1,359,502 | £1,207,199 | £1,193,785 | £710,510 | £681,230 | 43 / 1 |
| 2024 | £1,301,593 | £1,153,750 | £1,144,469 | £558,207 | £555,742 | 42 / 3 |
| 2023 | £1,108,488 | £1,054,444 | £1,044,172 | £410,364 | £407,832 | 41 / 6 |
| 2022 | £1,016,349 | £924,940 | £919,944 | £356,320 | £353,788 | 36 / 6 |
| 2021 | £1,351,589 | £1,332,107 | £1,328,730 | £264,910 | £260,828 | 61 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about London Ability
What does London Ability do?
London Ability (formerly known as Ellingham Employment Services) provides accredited and/or vocational preparation courses to people with disabilities and to assist them to find, and maintain, employment placements in the Greater London area, with or without support from ourselves.
How much income did London Ability report in 2025?
London Ability reported total income of £1.36m and reported expenditure of £1.21m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is London Ability?
London Ability has a program ratio of 87.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 26% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 257 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was London Ability registered as a charity?
London Ability was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 1992 as charity number 1010796. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs London Ability?
London Ability is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Bailey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does London Ability operate?
London Ability operates across 2 areas: Essex and London.
Is London Ability a registered charity?
Yes — London Ability is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1010796.
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E15 2AU
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Also Known As
- Ellingham Employment Services
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated