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The Cleft Lip And Palate Association

Also known as: Clapa, Cleft Lip and Palate Action

Supports all those with, and affected by, cleft lip and/or palate

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Activities & Mission

Supports all those with, and affected by, cleft lip and/or palate

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
£1,773,616
Latest Expenditure
£842,512

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 35.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 74.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 26.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,679,671
Charitable Activities £74,980
Other Trading £0
Investments £18,239
Other Income £726

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £630,493
Raising Funds £212,019
Governance £13,057
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 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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,773,616
£842,512£630,493£1,368,225£335,53319 / 91
2024
£876,994
£680,154£457,199£437,121£324,10416 / 79
2023
£648,624
£633,222£410,227£240,281£228,77715 / 82
2022
£553,858
£577,868£376,725£224,879£157,20616 / 80
2021
£707,068
£593,411£373,486£248,889£157,61716 / 113

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cleft Lip And Palate Association

What does The Cleft Lip And Palate Association do?

Supports all those with, and affected by, cleft lip and/or palate

How much income did The Cleft Lip And Palate Association report in 2025?

The Cleft Lip And Palate Association reported total income of £1.77m and reported expenditure of £843k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Cleft Lip And Palate Association registered as a charity?

The Cleft Lip And Palate Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 2005 as charity number 1108160. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs The Cleft Lip And Palate Association?

The Cleft Lip And Palate Association is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cleft Lip And Palate Association operate?

The Cleft Lip And Palate Association operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Cleft Lip And Palate Association a registered charity?

Yes — The Cleft Lip And Palate Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108160.

Details

Address
Cleft Lip & Palate Association
244-254 Cambridge Heath Road
LONDON
E2 9DA
Registration Date
17 February 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4014000
Charity Number
1108160

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Trustees

Catriona Louise Taylor
Daniel Harrington-Greenwood
Hannah Ho Ling En Bowdler
Isabel Williams
Oliver Thomas Rendell
Samantha Bragg
Thomas Leighton Ellis Millward

Also Known As

  • Clapa
  • Cleft Lip and Palate Action

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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