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Visit paralympics.org.ukAbout The British Paralympic Association
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) is a registered charity which is responsible for selecting, preparing, entering, funding and managing Britain' s teams at the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games. The Paralympic Games take place once every four years (with a Winter Games two years after each summer edition of the Games) in the same city and year as the Olympic Games.
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· vs. 4 similar human services in United KingdomConcerns
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· FY2025 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, The British Paralympic Association has a partial profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 2,406 human services charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 3,065 human services charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyThe British Paralympic Association is a registered human services nonprofit based in London, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1989 and has been operating for 37 years. Its registration number is 802385. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £10M in annual revenue. 11 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
The British Paralympic Association's registered charity number is 802385. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The British Paralympic Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
The British Paralympic Association is located in London, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1989 and has been active for 37 years.
Based on official tax filings, The British Paralympic Association has £10M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 99% for human services charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £249K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
The British Paralympic Association is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £10M in annual revenue. The organization has 11 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for The British Paralympic Association. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, The British Paralympic Association holds registration with the UK Fundraising Regulator, which means it has committed to the Code of Fundraising Practice and accountable fundraising standards. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It reports that 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 99%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The British Paralympic Association (BPA) is a registered charity which is responsible for selecting, preparing, entering, funding and managing Britain' s teams at the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games. The Paralympic Games take place once every four years (with a Winter Games two years after each summer edition of the Games) in the same city and year as the Olympic Games. The British Paralympic Association is classified as a human services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1989.
Among human services charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £10M is well above the peer average of £249K.
The British Paralympic Association is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 802385.
You can verify The British Paralympic Association in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.
Contact The British Paralympic Association directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.
Yes, The British Paralympic Association is registered with the Fundraising Regulator (FR), the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Registration means the charity has committed to following the Code of Fundraising Practice and the Fundraising Promise, which set standards for honest, respectful, and transparent fundraising. Donors can complain to the FR if they believe a charity has breached the Code.
Donations to The British Paralympic Association are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.
The British Paralympic Association is based in London. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
The British Paralympic Association was first registered in 1989, making it approximately 37 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.
Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE BRITISH PARALYMPIC ASSOCIATION is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
THE BRITISH PARALYMPIC ASSOCIATION is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
THE BRITISH PARALYMPIC ASSOCIATION is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
Always confirm tax treatment with the charity directly or your tax advisor before donating.
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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British Paralympic blade runner sets new world record at London Marathon - Canadian Running Magazine
British Paralympic Team Horse Strong Beau Retired from Sport - | Eurodressage
Paralympics: British snowboarder with ALS aims to leave memories for son - Japan Wire by Kyodo News
Paralympic champion on her new dream as she moves from pool to paws - Great Yarmouth Mercury
Winter Paralympics: Costs of competing leaves Paralympians with mountain to climb - Big Issue
Prince Edward Wishes Good Luck to Great Britain’s Paralympic Team - Town & Country Magazine
Why do athletes compete for ParalympicsGB and not Team GB? - BBC
British Paralympic legend Tanni Grey-Thompson backs Sports Fest North East - Paralympic.org
Special guests in Stoke Mandeville as Flame lighting ceremony marks countdown to 2026 Paralympic Winter Games - Bucks Herald
Milano Cortina Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games 2026 - The Royal Family
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
- Financial filings
- Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 11 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 11 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1989
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Mission statementNo self-published statement of purpose
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about The British Paralympic Association
- What is The British Paralympic Association?
- The British Paralympic Association is a human services charitable company based in London, United Kingdom. The British Paralympic Association (BPA) is a registered charity which is responsible for selecting, preparing, entering, funding and managing Britain' s teams at the Paralympic Games and Paralympic Winter Games. The Paralympic Games take place once every four years (with a Winter Games two years after each summer edition of the Games) in the same city and year as the Olympic Games.
- When was The British Paralympic Association founded?
- The British Paralympic Association was founded in 1989.
- Where is The British Paralympic Association located?
- Headquartered in London, United Kingdom.
- What is The British Paralympic Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is The British Paralympic Association trustworthy?
- The British Paralympic Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is The British Paralympic Association's registration number?
- Registration: 802385 (United Kingdom).
- What is The British Paralympic Association's website?
- https://paralympics.org.uk/
- Are donations to The British Paralympic Association tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.