PHAB LIMITED

What PHAB LIMITED does

PHAB LIMITED is a registered UK charity (No. 283931), founded in 1957 and headquartered at The Society Building, Wimbledon, London. The organisation operates a portfolio of inclusion-focused programmes across England and Wales, anchored by a national network of 130+ volunteer-run local Phab Clubs that bring disabled and non-disabled children, adults and families together for social activities. Beyond the club network, Phab runs Phab Adventures — residential breaks and adventure days delivered through venue partnerships with Bendrigg Lodge (Lake District), Avon Tyrrell (New Forest) and the Children's Adventure Farm Trust (Cheshire) — and operates peer-to-peer fundraising via challenge events (marathons, cycling, triathlons) and a weekly Phab Lottery under Heartbeat's Gambling Commission licence.

The commercial arm, Phab ACTS (Access Consulting & Training Services), was launched in March 2024 to monetise the organisation's disability lived-expertise through access auditing, EDI training and inclusive design consultancy for private corporates (Network Rail, Transport for London, Savoy Theatre, Tate Modern), other charities (Euan's Guide) and public-sector bodies (City of York Council, Chilterns National Landscape). ACTS trainers are required to hold personal lived experience of disability.

Revenue is generated across eight streams: donations (with Gift Aid), challenge event fundraising, lottery subscriptions, ACTS professional services fees, corporate partnerships, legacy bequests, third-party shopping commissions (easyfundraising, Give as You Live) and accessible holiday referral income (Holistic Thinking Holidays, Waterside Holiday Group). The organisation employs 1-10 staff, is led by co-CEOs Dawn Vickers and Mik Scarlet (appointed 2024) under Chair Julia Giles MBE and President Baroness Jane Campbell of Surbiton, and is primarily funded by charitable grants (notably BBC Children in Need and The Health Lottery Foundation).

Name

PHAB LIMITED

Legal name

Phab Limited

Website

https://phab.org.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1957

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

PHAB LIMITED is a UK registered charity, founded 1957, operating 130+ inclusive community clubs, residential adventure breaks, a lottery, and a disability access consultancy (Phab ACTS) for disabled and non-disabled children, adults, families, corporates and public-sector clients across England and Wales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Disability Inclusion Services

NAICS

Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation (71), Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (71394), Other Similar Organizations (except Business, Professional, Labor, and Political Organizations) (81399)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997), Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900), Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGACAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Arts, Sports & Recreation-Based Youth Development Nonprofits (BPAGADAJ), Disability Services & Independent Living Support (BPAGAEAG), Respite Care for Adults with Disabilities / Special Needs (HSABAGAI)

Keywords

• Disability inclusion services
• Inclusive adventure programmes
• Accessibility consulting training
• Community club networks
• Charitable fundraising events

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Phab receives donations from individuals, including one-off and recurring gifts. UK taxpayers can use Gift Aid allowing Phab to claim an extra 25p per £1 donated. Donations are solicited via the website, email newsletters, and at events.
2. Challenge Event Fundraising: Participants in challenge events (marathons, cycling, triathlons, etc.) are required to meet minimum fundraising targets. Phab benefits from the funds raised by participants, which are the primary revenue mechanism for event-based fundraising.
3. Lottery: Phab operates a weekly lottery (beneficiary of Heartbeat Lottery) with entries from £1 per week, offering up to 50 cash prizes weekly with prizes up to £1,000. This is a Gambling Commission licensed lottery.
4. ACTS — Access Consulting & Training Services: Phab ACTS provides paid access consultancy and equality/diversity training to private businesses, other charities, and the public sector. Revenue is generated through bespoke consultancy fees, training session fees, and concierge service retainers.
5. Corporate Partnerships: Phab generates revenue through corporate sponsorship, strategic partnerships, and cause-related marketing. Companies partner with Phab for DEI alignment, employee engagement, and ESG/CSR objectives.
6. Legacies and Bequests: Phab accepts gifts left in wills as part of legacy giving programme, encouraging supporters to remember Phab in their Will to ensure long-term financial sustainability.
7. Third-party Shopping Commissions: Phab earns commissions from easyfundraising and Give as You Live platforms where supporters shop online with partner brands and a percentage of purchases is donated to Phab at no extra cost to the shopper.
8. Holiday Accommodation: Phab partnered with Holistic Thinking Holidays to provide accessible holiday accommodation. Revenue to Phab is indirect through referral commissions; direct holiday bookings support the accessibility mission.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels12 records

Marketing channels14 records

Core offering

PHAB creates inclusive clubs, adventure programmes and training services that bring disabled and non-disabled children, young people and adults together. It operates 130+ local Phab Clubs across England and Wales, runs residential Phab Adventures (weekend breaks and adventure days) and delivers Phab ACTS, a fee-based access consulting and training service for organisations. Activities are funded by donations, the Phab Lottery, challenge events, charity-shop commissions, corporate partnerships and grants.

Product overview

PHAB LIMITED operates a portfolio of inclusion-focused programs: Phab Clubs (130+ local community clubs), Phab Adventures (residential breaks and adventure days at accessible outdoor centers), Phab ACTS (professional access consulting and training services), Challenge Events (marathons, cycling, swimming, and other fundraising events), Phab Lottery (weekly prize draw), Phab Community Network (network membership), and community events like Parallel Windsor and InclusiviTEA. The organization also provides volunteer opportunities and corporate partnership programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Phab Clubs A national network of 130+ local community clubs across England and Wales that bring disabled and non-disabled children, young people and adults together through regular social, leisure and developmental activities run by volunteer leaders. The offering is free or low-cost to participants.
• Phab Adventures Inclusive residential weekend breaks and adventure days for disabled and non-disabled participants seeking shared outdoor and adventure experiences. Activities are accessible and supported, with places typically subsidised or fee-based for individuals and families.
• Phab ACTS (Access Consulting & Training Services)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 300 children, young people and adults participated in Phab residential adventures in 2023
• +7 more outcomes

Named customers21 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered preferred, core and minor.

• Move Media TVpreferredTechnology or IntegrationBespoke media production company partnered with Phab ACTS for creation of video content including social media campaigns, training video packages, and accessibility videos for client websites. Examples include Scotrail Access, Norfolk Broads accessibility content, and Accessible Newmarket.
• ZoneNDpreferredStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health and wellbeing services provider partnered with Phab ACTS to provide comprehensive support services for clients, ensuring positive impact on individuals, teams and organisations in all areas of access and inclusion.
• Goss Consulting LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the UK's leading consulting and training providers, partnering with Phab ACTS on several projects and offering opportunities for Phab freelancers. Goss also supports the charity work of Phab through pro-bono consulting.
• Euan's GuidecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPhab ACTS is working with Euan's Guide — the longest-running source of online accessibility reviews by disabled people for disabled people, covering locations across the UK and abroad. The partnership involves multiple projects.
• Bendrigg Lodge Outdoor CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFully accessible outdoor centre in Old Hutton, Cumbria (Lake District) that hosts Phab residential adventures for children, adults and families. The centre provides accommodation, activities (canoeing, rock climbing, caving, archery, sailing, zip wire) and support.
• Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity CentrecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFully accessible outdoor activity centre in Bransgore, Hampshire (New Forest) hosting Phab residential adventures and family weekends. The centre provides activities and accessible facilities for Phab programmes.
• Children's Adventure Farm Trust (CAFT)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAFT in Cheshire hosts Phab Adventure Farm Days, providing accessible farm activities, sensory rooms, adventure playgrounds and inclusive experiences for over 70 Phab members from the Northwest of England.
• Holistic Thinking HolidaysminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDisabled-led holiday accommodation provider partnered with Phab to provide wheelchair-accessible and complex-needs-appropriate holiday homes at parks across England and Wales. Short breaks from £200, 7-night breaks from £325. Phab members receive a 10% discount using code 'phab26'.
• Waterside Holiday GroupminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWaterside Holiday Park in Weymouth provides Phab's wheelchair-accessible holiday homes. Available to Phab members at special discounts. Bookings managed through Phab office.
• Run For CharitycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRun For Charity is Phab's primary events partner, providing charity places in marathons and challenge events across the UK. Through this partnership Phab accesses major events including TCS London Marathon, Brighton Marathon, Edinburgh Marathon, and many half marathons.
• Heartbeat (Lottery promoter)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHeartbeat is the promoter of the Phab Lottery (branded as Phab Lottery but operated under Heartbeat's Gambling Commission licence). Heartbeat processes direct debits and manages the lottery draw. Promoter: Heartbeat, Sir Tom Finney Way, Preston, PR1 6PA. Registered Charity Number: 1168850. Licence Number: 000 005098-N030907 011.
• Parallel LifestyleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerParallel Lifestyle organises Parallel Windsor, the UK's national celebration of disability inclusion. Phab is an official partner of Parallel Windsor, attending with PhabFest community area.
• Absolute Mobility LtdminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMobility and accessibility company partnered with Phab as a corporate supporter. The partnership aligns Absolute Mobility's aspiration for accessibility with Phab's inclusion mission. Quote from Operations Manager Sarah McCabe endorsing the partnership.
• Specialist Vehicle RentalminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSpecialist vehicle rental company partnered with Phab as a corporate supporter. CEO Juggy Kudhail cited the incredible impact Phab has on communities and the company's pride in supporting such a meaningful cause.
• City of York CouncilcoreOthersCity of York Council commissioned Phab ACTS to deliver disability equity training to council staff. This was part of a busy spring for ACTS, delivering training in the Chiltern Hills and auditing locations for the Chilterns National Landscape Accessibility Guides.
• CNLminorOthersCNL (Community Nitrogen Link) was listed as one of the high-profile contracts secured by Phab ACTS alongside The Savoy Theatre and Euan's Guide.
• The Savoy TheatreminorOthersThe Savoy Theatre commissioned Phab ACTS for access consultancy services as one of the high-profile contracts secured by the ACTS programme.
• The Society Building (Wimbledon)minorOthersPhab's national office is hosted at The Society Building, 241 The Broadway, Wimbledon, London SW19 1SD.

Scale indicators14 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Mencap: Mencap is the UK's largest charity supporting people with learning disabilities, running services, advocacy, and community programs. Direct peer in providing social and recreational support to disabled people in the UK.
• Avon Tyrrell Outdoor Activity Centre: Avon Tyrrell is the UK Youth Trust's accessible outdoor activity centre in Hampshire that hosts Phab's family and adult residential programs. Direct peer as a venue partner for inclusive residential adventures.
• Scope (UK disability charity): Scope is a major UK disability charity running campaigns, services, and community programs for disabled people. Direct peer as a UK-wide disability inclusion charity with comparable mission and beneficiary base.
• Whizz-Kidz: Whizz-Kidz provides wheelchairs and mobility equipment plus youth inclusion programs for disabled children and young people in the UK. Direct peer in disability youth services and inclusion programming.
• Leonard Cheshire: Leonard Cheshire supports disabled people globally through housing, employment, and inclusion programs. Direct peer as a UK-based disability support charity with similar mission scope.
• Special Olympics Great Britain: Special Olympics GB runs year-round sports training and competition for people with intellectual disabilities across England, Scotland and Wales. Direct peer in disability-inclusion sports and club programming.
• Bendrigg Trust: Bendrigg Trust operates the fully accessible outdoor centre in Cumbria where Phab hosts many of its residential adventures. Direct peer in providing inclusive outdoor residential experiences for disabled people; Phab partners with Bendrigg as its primary Lake District venue.
• Sense (UK disability charity): Sense supports people with complex disabilities including deafblindness through services, housing, and community activities. Direct peer in UK disability social-services and inclusion programming.
• Disability Snowsport UK: Disability Snowsport UK provides adaptive snowsports opportunities for disabled people across the UK. Direct peer as an adaptive sports and adventure organization — notably, Co-CEO Dawn Vickers is also associated with Disability Snowsport UK.

Emerging players

• Euan's Guide: Euan's Guide runs the UK's leading online disability accessibility review platform and partners with Phab ACTS on inclusion projects. Emerging player in the disability accessibility information space, adjacent to Phab ACTS's audit and consulting work.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/phab_charity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC0Bw1bI4nTMcUAdOrEd-ULA
• Facebookfacebook.com/PhabCharity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/phab-limited
• Instagraminstagram.com/phabcharity
• TikToktiktok.com/@phabcharity

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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