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The British Polio Fellowship

We provide information, help and suppport for people with Polio and Post Polio Syndrome.We also provide welfare and holiday grants and campaign for the rights of people with polio and post polio syndrome.

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Activities & Mission

We provide information, help and suppport for people with Polio and Post Polio Syndrome.We also provide welfare and holiday grants and campaign for the rights of people with polio and post polio syndrome.

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
£1,102,032
Latest Expenditure
£629,684

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 53.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 12.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £981,076
Charitable Activities £68,483
Other Trading £0
Investments £52,473
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £588,048
Raising Funds £41,636
Governance £38,649
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,102,032
£629,684£588,048£2,787,282£2,290,1798 / 100
2023
£662,890
£618,405£547,752£2,210,418£500,0007 / 100
2022
£525,965
£515,091£449,004£2,205,933£1,730,3187 / 150
2021
£888,474
£392,720£344,223£2,476,249£500,0007 / 150
2020
£536,497
£409,103£360,243£1,980,495£500,0006 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The British Polio Fellowship

What does The British Polio Fellowship do?

We provide information, help and suppport for people with Polio and Post Polio Syndrome.We also provide welfare and holiday grants and campaign for the rights of people with polio and post polio syndrome.

How much income did The British Polio Fellowship report in 2024?

The British Polio Fellowship reported total income of £1.10m and reported expenditure of £630k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The British Polio Fellowship registered as a charity?

The British Polio Fellowship was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 March 2005 as charity number 1108335. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The British Polio Fellowship?

The British Polio Fellowship is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The British Polio Fellowship operate?

The British Polio Fellowship operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The British Polio Fellowship a registered charity?

Yes — The British Polio Fellowship is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108335.

Details

Address
Unit 10 CP House
Otterspool Way
Watford
Watford
WD18 0FQ
Registration Date
1 March 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4012533
Charity Number
1108335

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Trustees

Frances Quinn
Also governs 1 other charity
Gordon Cameron Richardson
John Adu
Linda Davis
Lisa Welsh
Michael Harper
Naliben Patel
Susan Brown
TERENCE COLIN BLACKMAN

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30 July 2026
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