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The Douglas Bader Foundation

The Foundation is established to advance & promote the physical, mental & spiritual welfare and benefit of persons who are without one or more limbs or otherwise physically disabled. This is delivered through Bader Braves Events, the inclusive information site for amputees www.limblossinformationcentre.com, The Bader Grant Scheme, Amputee games support and all inclusive "Bader Challenge" events.

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Activities & Mission

The Foundation is established to advance & promote the physical, mental & spiritual welfare and benefit of persons who are without one or more limbs or otherwise physically disabled. This is delivered through Bader Braves Events, the inclusive information site for amputees www.limblossinformationcentre.com, The Bader Grant Scheme, Amputee games support and all inclusive "Bader Challenge" events.

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
£395,823
Latest Expenditure
£632,304

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 77.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 23.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £768,489
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £64
Other Income £34,540

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £587,443
Raising Funds £171,358
Governance £9,529
Grants to Institutions £425,966
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.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2020 — Prosthetics and Orthotics Rehabilitation Technology - Education and Research (organisation 4022660)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£395,823
£632,3040 / 4
2023
£377,141
£461,3480 / 4
2022
£353,534
£627,3010 / 8
2021
£803,093
£758,801£587,443£690,629£80,0003 / 6
2020
£219,092
£299,1430 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Douglas Bader Foundation

What does The Douglas Bader Foundation do?

The Foundation is established to advance & promote the physical, mental & spiritual welfare and benefit of persons who are without one or more limbs or otherwise physically disabled. This is delivered through Bader Braves Events, the inclusive information site for amputees www.limblossinformationcentre.com, The Bader Grant Scheme, Amputee games support and all inclusive "Bader Challenge" events.

How much income did The Douglas Bader Foundation report in 2024?

The Douglas Bader Foundation reported total income of £396k and reported expenditure of £632k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Douglas Bader Foundation registered as a charity?

The Douglas Bader Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1988 as charity number 800435. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs The Douglas Bader Foundation?

The Douglas Bader Foundation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Douglas Bader Foundation operate?

The Douglas Bader Foundation operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Douglas Bader Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Douglas Bader Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 800435.

Details

Address
The Counting House
9 High Street,
Tring, Herts
HP23 5TE
Registration Date
16 November 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
800435
Charity Number
800435

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Trustees

MR JACKSON
MR JUSTIN CADBURY
ROBERT CLIVE PASCALL
STEWART KEITH RIDDICK

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