Progressability.org
Analysis
Progressability.org is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bedford. It was registered in July 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, amateur sport and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07678748). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Progressability.org reported income of £564k and spending of £512k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £278k to £564k (+103%), an average of +19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Progressability.org sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Mindfulness Network (£564k), The Compassionate Friends (£564k) and The Peel Institute Company (£564k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 94% and donations and legacies 6.3%. Charitable activities took 94% of spending and raising funds 4.4%. Reserves of £60k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 13 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 6.3%
- Charitable activities 94%
- Investments 0.2%
In the charity's own words
To provide and assist in the provision of training, mentoring and counselling for people of all ages and backgrounds, including current and future leaders within the UK and abroad, in order to support their personal growth, development and full participation as individuals and members of society within a framework of positive moral and community values.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Mindfulness Network | Lewes | £564k |
| The Compassionate Friends | London | £564k |
| The Peel Institute Company | London | £564k |
| The Brompton Fountain Royal Brompton & Harefield Family Support Group | London | £565k |