The British Paralympic Association
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) is a registered charity which is responsible for selecting, preparing, entering, funding and managing Britain' s teams at the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games. The Paralympic Games take place once every four years (with a Winter Games two years after each summer edition of the Games) in the same city and year as the Olympic Games.
Activities & Mission
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) is a registered charity which is responsible for selecting, preparing, entering, funding and managing Britain' s teams at the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games. The Paralympic Games take place once every four years (with a Winter Games two years after each summer edition of the Games) in the same city and year as the Olympic Games.
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 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £10,128,712 | £11,371,630 | £9,754,222 | £5,895,918 | £5,834,244 | 50 / 0 |
| 2024 | £8,720,462 | £7,677,706 | £5,132,184 | £7,138,836 | £6,920,829 | 49 / 0 |
| 2023 | £5,317,761 | £4,127,764 | £3,087,130 | £6,096,080 | £6,073,822 | 44 / 0 |
| 2022 | £11,108,340 | £9,281,016 | £8,306,582 | £4,906,083 | £4,912,536 | 40 / 0 |
| 2021 | £4,976,513 | £3,689,682 | £3,069,853 | £3,078,759 | £2,922,952 | 39 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The British Paralympic Association
What does The British Paralympic Association do?
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) is a registered charity which is responsible for selecting, preparing, entering, funding and managing Britain' s teams at the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games. The Paralympic Games take place once every four years (with a Winter Games two years after each summer edition of the Games) in the same city and year as the Olympic Games.
How much income did The British Paralympic Association report in 2025?
The British Paralympic Association reported total income of £10.13m and reported expenditure of £11.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The British Paralympic Association?
The British Paralympic Association has a program ratio of 96.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The British Paralympic Association registered as a charity?
The British Paralympic Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1989 as charity number 802385. It has been registered for 37 years.
Who runs The British Paralympic Association?
The British Paralympic Association is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Daniel Roderick Villaret Brooke. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The British Paralympic Association operate?
The British Paralympic Association operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The British Paralympic Association a registered charity?
Yes — The British Paralympic Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802385.
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