Kent Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus
Analysis
Kent Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kent. It was registered in March 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06465666). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Kent Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus reported income of £3.2m and spending of £2.8m, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £2.3m to £3.2m (+37%), an average of +8.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Kent Association for Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The British Thoracic Society (£3.2m), The Big C Appeal Limited (£3.2m) and Itzchok Meyer Cymerman Trust Limited (£3.2m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 94%, trading 3.7% and donations and legacies 1.4%. Charitable activities took 96% of spending and raising funds 2.1%. Reserves of £1.2m would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 91 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.4%
- Charitable activities 94%
- Trading 3.7%
- Investments 0.4%
In the charity's own words
KASBAH support individuals with physical and/or learning disabilities including the families and carers throughout Kent and Medway.We will actively promote empowerment and inclusion into all aspects of our member's life and living with support, guidance, information, advocacy and understanding. We also specialise in independence training for young adults with any additional needs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The British Thoracic Society | London | £3.2m |
| The Big C Appeal Limited | Norwich | £3.2m |
| Itzchok Meyer Cymerman Trust Limited | London | £3.2m |
| Huntingtons Disease Association | Liverpool | £3.2m |