--- title: "London Ability — check charity number 1010796 | CharityCompare" description: "Is London Ability a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1010796. Education/training charity based in London. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/london-ability retrieved: 2026-08-24T15:58:38.922Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer London Ability is a registered charity (number 1010796) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; disability; economic/community development/employment. Its latest reported income was £1,359,502 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about London Ability? Registered charity number 1010796 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location London Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £1,359,502 Website [www.londonability.org.uk](http://www.londonability.org.uk/) ## What does London Ability do? London Ability (formerly known as Ellingham Employment Services) provides accredited and/or vocational preparation courses to people with disabilities and to assist them to find, and maintain, employment placements in the Greater London area, with or without support from ourselves. ## What causes is London Ability registered for? Education/trainingDisabilityEconomic/community Development/employment ## Why is there no Clarity Score for London Ability yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. London Ability is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=london-ability&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.londonability.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is London Ability a legitimate charity? Yes. London Ability is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1010796) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is London Ability's charity number? London Ability's charity number is 1010796. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1010796? Search 1010796 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does London Ability do? London Ability (formerly known as Ellingham Employment Services) provides accredited and/or vocational preparation courses to people with disabilities and to assist them to find, and maintain, employment placements in the Greater London area, with or without support from ourselves. Does London Ability have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for London Ability. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to London Ability? London Ability's website is http://www.londonability.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1010796).