The National Academy For Social Prescribing
We are dedicated to the advancement of social prescribing through promotion, collaboration and innovation. We work to create partnerships, across the arts, health, sports, leisure, and the natural environment to promote health and wellbeing at a national and local level. We will champion social prescribing and the work of local communities in connecting people for wellbeing.
Activities & Mission
We are dedicated to the advancement of social prescribing through promotion, collaboration and innovation. We work to create partnerships, across the arts, health, sports, leisure, and the natural environment to promote health and wellbeing at a national and local level. We will champion social prescribing and the work of local communities in connecting people for wellbeing.
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 45% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £3,137,353 | £2,831,764 | £2,831,764 | £1,260,138 | £1,260,138 | 18 / 10 |
| 2024 | £2,731,968 | £2,536,295 | £2,536,295 | £954,549 | £511,727 | 22 / 3 |
| 2023 | £3,897,979 | £3,372,410 | £3,372,410 | £758,876 | £309,020 | 20 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,159,464 | £3,014,057 | £3,014,057 | £233,307 | £0 | 6 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,410,657 | £3,322,757 | £3,322,757 | £87,900 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The National Academy For Social Prescribing
What does The National Academy For Social Prescribing do?
We are dedicated to the advancement of social prescribing through promotion, collaboration and innovation. We work to create partnerships, across the arts, health, sports, leisure, and the natural environment to promote health and wellbeing at a national and local level. We will champion social prescribing and the work of local communities in connecting people for wellbeing.
How much income did The National Academy For Social Prescribing report in 2025?
The National Academy For Social Prescribing reported total income of £3.14m and reported expenditure of £2.83m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Academy For Social Prescribing?
The National Academy For Social Prescribing has a program ratio of 90.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 45% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Academy For Social Prescribing registered as a charity?
The National Academy For Social Prescribing was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 2020 as charity number 1191145. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs The National Academy For Social Prescribing?
The National Academy For Social Prescribing is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Kamila Hawthorne. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Academy For Social Prescribing operate?
The National Academy For Social Prescribing operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The National Academy For Social Prescribing a registered charity?
Yes — The National Academy For Social Prescribing is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191145.
Details
SOUTHBANK CENTRE
BELVEDERE ROAD
LONDON
SE1 8XX
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- 14 May 2026
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