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National Activity Providers Association

Also known as: National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People, Napa

NAPA is the professional association for Activity Providers and activity provision for care and support services in the UK. We set activity standards and provide professional and practice development services for activity and care teams. Our members provide care and support services to adults these include care homes, supported living, day services, hospitals and community services.

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Activities & Mission

NAPA is the professional association for Activity Providers and activity provision for care and support services in the UK. We set activity standards and provide professional and practice development services for activity and care teams. Our members provide care and support services to adults these include care homes, supported living, day services, hospitals and community services.

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

Latest Income
£399,334
Latest Expenditure
£464,764

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 116.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 116.4%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£399,334
£464,7640 / 0
2025
£461,092
£441,3650 / 0
2024
£421,245
£471,3760 / 100
2023
£421,208
£431,8920 / 100
2022
£382,871
£362,7610 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about National Activity Providers Association

What does National Activity Providers Association do?

NAPA is the professional association for Activity Providers and activity provision for care and support services in the UK. We set activity standards and provide professional and practice development services for activity and care teams. Our members provide care and support services to adults these include care homes, supported living, day services, hospitals and community services.

How much income did National Activity Providers Association report in 2026?

National Activity Providers Association reported total income of £399k and reported expenditure of £465k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was National Activity Providers Association registered as a charity?

National Activity Providers Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 1998 as charity number 1070674. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs National Activity Providers Association?

National Activity Providers Association is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Oliver Henry Dixon Thomas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does National Activity Providers Association operate?

National Activity Providers Association operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is National Activity Providers Association a registered charity?

Yes — National Activity Providers Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070674.

Details

Address
NAPA
c/o Cansdales Business Advisers Ltd
St. Marys Court
The Broadway
Amersham
Buckingh
Registration Date
24 July 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3949242
Charity Number
1070674

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Trustees

Oliver Henry Dixon Thomas Chair
DAVID WATKINSON
Isabelle Latham
Kieun Kwon
Scarlet Leatham
Susan Ascott
Susan Goldsmith

Also Known As

  • National Association for Providers of Activities for Older People
  • Napa

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30 July 2026
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