Special Olympics Great Britain
Also known as: Special Olympics UK, Sogb, Special Olympics GB
Providing year round sports training and competition opportunities to children and adults with intellectual (learning disabilities). Currently the charity serves 8000 athletes annually supported by over 2800 volunteers.
Activities & Mission
Providing year round sports training and competition opportunities to children and adults with intellectual (learning disabilities). Currently the charity serves 8000 athletes annually supported by over 2800 volunteers.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 986). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% 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
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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 | £1,825,452 | £1,747,107 | £1,552,052 | £1,085,769 | £847,920 | 18 / 6144 |
| 2024 | £1,851,906 | £1,952,092 | £1,730,021 | £1,007,424 | £844,012 | 19 / 5940 |
| 2023 | £2,004,423 | £2,038,077 | £1,796,643 | £1,107,610 | £987,592 | 17 / 5831 |
| 2022 | £1,810,530 | £1,619,452 | £1,374,639 | £1,136,524 | £1,074,687 | 13 / 3841 |
| 2021 | £1,116,879 | £1,135,813 | £1,028,847 | £1,010,272 | £920,747 | 10 / 3000 |
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Frequently asked questions about Special Olympics Great Britain
What does Special Olympics Great Britain do?
Providing year round sports training and competition opportunities to children and adults with intellectual (learning disabilities). Currently the charity serves 8000 athletes annually supported by over 2800 volunteers.
How much income did Special Olympics Great Britain report in 2025?
Special Olympics Great Britain reported total income of £1.83m and reported expenditure of £1.75m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Special Olympics Great Britain?
Special Olympics Great Britain has a program ratio of 85.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 986 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Special Olympics Great Britain registered as a charity?
Special Olympics Great Britain was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 November 1988 as charity number 800329. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Special Olympics Great Britain?
Special Olympics Great Britain is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL RICHARDSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Special Olympics Great Britain operate?
Special Olympics Great Britain operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Special Olympics Great Britain a registered charity?
Yes — Special Olympics Great Britain is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800329.
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Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Special Olympics UK
- Sogb
- Special Olympics GB
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated