Phab
At a glance
This funder does not accept unsolicited applications. Don't spend time on an approach; the similar funders below support the same kind of work.
Key takeaways
- Phab's work fits best if your organisation is a Phab club or a group working to start one, because its club support is its focus and its general fund is open only to Phab clubs, not to outside organisations or individuals.
- Phab does not accept unsolicited requests and works by invitation only, so contact it first to ask whether an approach would be welcome before you write a full application.
- With £7,153 paid in total in its annual report, a modest request is the realistic size to ask for, and no grant range is stated.
- Its annual report does not show how competitive funding is, but the invitation-only route suggests that a relationship with Phab matters, so its seed funding and application help for Phab Clubs is worth asking about.
Overview
Phab is a charity registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (charity number 283931).
Phab is a charity that aims for the inclusion of disabled and non-disabled people on equal terms, so that they can make more of life together. It began as an idea at a National Association of Youth Clubs holiday conference at Avon Tyrrell outdoor activity centre in the New Forest, first as part of that association and later as an independent charity. Its main work is supporting inclusive Phab clubs, alongside Phab Adventures, which bring disabled and non-disabled people together for a defined period such as residentials. In its annual report it paid £7,153, with grants going to 47 Phab groups from general funds and to 2 Phab groups and 0 individuals from restricted funds.
What they fund
Priority Areas
Phab directs grants from its general fund to Phab clubs, with applications considered by its central committees. It also offers seed funding to Phab Clubs and help with grant applications. Its club support is focused on inclusive, accessible places where disabled and non-disabled people of all ages can socialise, have fun, build friendships and share activities. Phab provides club leaders, volunteers and members with support, resources and connections, and works with local people to help launch new groups where there is no club. The clubs and groups it supports are across England and Wales. Its broader aim is for disabled and non-disabled people to enjoy life side by side on equal terms.
Themes
- Phab club support
- Disability inclusion
Geographic Focus
England; Wales; Worldwide.
What they don't fund
- general fund only: individuals or outside organisations
How to apply
Applications from Phab clubs for grants from the general fund are considered by the central committees.
Who can apply:
- general fund: Phab clubs may apply for grants from the general fund.
Where they fund
Similar funders
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Five years of accounts
| Financial year | Income | Expenditure | Grants paid | Accounts document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| year to 31 March 2021 | £549,318 | £613,250 | £35,631 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2021 |
| year to 31 March 2022 | £462,386 | £559,068 | — | Accounts for year to 31 March 2022 |
| year to 31 March 2023 | £644,193 | £584,519 | £27,908 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2023 |
| year to 31 March 2024 | £731,028 | £879,748 | £9,289 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2024 |
| year to 31 March 2025 | £1,450,310 | £965,386 | £7,153 | Accounts for year to 31 March 2025 |
Income vs grants paid
IncomeGrants paid
Total value each financial year
Grants paid stayed within income across the 4 years shown.
- Grants paid, year to 31 March 2021; year to 31 March 2023; year to 31 March 2024: grants to institutions, as reported on the charity register (Part B).
- Grants paid, year to 31 March 2025: grants paid out in the year.
Figures from the charity’s filed accounts and its register entry. The document icon links to the charity’s entry on the Charity Commission register, where its filed accounts can be found.
Sources
Registers and filings
Other sources
- phab.org.uk
- phab.org.uk/clubs · read on 30 October 2026
- phab.org.uk/about-us · read on 30 October 2026
- phab.org.uk/contact-us · read on 30 October 2026
- Annual report (year to 31 March 2025)
This profile draws on the funder’s own website as well as its filed accounts.
Sources last checked on 30 October 2026.
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Applying to Phab?
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Contact
- 020 8667 9443source
- c/o The Society Building, 241 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1SDsource
- phab.org.uk
- Contact form
Applying to Phab?
Hinchilla drafts your answers around this funder's priorities, using your organisation's own documents.
No credit card required
Contact
- 020 8667 9443source
- c/o The Society Building, 241 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London, SW19 1SDsource
- phab.org.uk
- Contact form