The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited
Also known as: The British Paraplegic Sports Society Limited, Bwsf, Bwsf (british Wheelchair Sports Foundation), Sporting Chance Appeal, Wheel Appeal, Wheelpower, Wheelpower-Britishwheelchair Sport
Provision of sporting opportunities and facilities for disabled men, women and children.
Activities & Mission
Provision of sporting opportunities and facilities for disabled men, women and children.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 851). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £794,824 | £1,238,603 | £1,034,045 | £3,908,694 | £350,000 | 11 / 250 |
| 2024 | £1,115,977 | £1,322,071 | £1,072,546 | £4,339,917 | £1,358,489 | 18 / 250 |
| 2023 | £766,024 | £1,217,536 | £973,961 | £4,551,478 | £350,000 | 10 / 250 |
| 2022 | £678,607 | £1,114,181 | £813,053 | £5,022,472 | £1,546,330 | 16 / 250 |
| 2021 | £647,926 | £927,800 | £744,857 | £5,436,393 | £1,651,378 | 11 / 200 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited
What does The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited do?
Provision of sporting opportunities and facilities for disabled men, women and children.
How much income did The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited report in 2025?
The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited reported total income of £795k and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited?
The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited has a program ratio of 130.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 851 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited registered as a charity?
The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 1973 as charity number 265498. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited?
The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert Wilson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited operate?
The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The British Wheelchair Sports Foundation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 265498.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The British Paraplegic Sports Society Limited
- Bwsf
- Bwsf (british Wheelchair Sports Foundation)
- Sporting Chance Appeal
- Wheel Appeal
- Wheelpower
- Wheelpower-Britishwheelchair Sport
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated