Business Disability Forum
Also known as: Employers Forum on Disability
Business Disability Forum is a membership charity which promotes through its Partners and Members the economic and social inclusion of disabled people. Its key activities are: the provision of advice, consultancy and training aimed at increasing 1) employment opportunities in business and the public sector for disabled people and 2) the accessibility to goods and services for disabled people.
Activities & Mission
Business Disability Forum is a membership charity which promotes through its Partners and Members the economic and social inclusion of disabled people. Its key activities are: the provision of advice, consultancy and training aimed at increasing 1) employment opportunities in business and the public sector for disabled people and 2) the accessibility to goods and services for disabled people.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 63% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 257). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,393,914 | £4,319,875 | £4,319,875 | £2,786,877 | £2,586,691 | 56 / 0 |
| 2024 | £4,024,570 | £3,631,530 | £3,631,530 | £2,712,838 | £2,492,131 | 50 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,720,030 | £2,922,275 | £2,922,275 | £2,319,798 | £2,230,481 | 41 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,218,927 | £2,466,643 | £2,466,643 | £1,522,043 | £1,483,449 | 36 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,539,879 | £1,954,309 | £1,954,309 | £769,759 | £1,725,754 | 31 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Business Disability Forum
What does Business Disability Forum do?
Business Disability Forum is a membership charity which promotes through its Partners and Members the economic and social inclusion of disabled people. Its key activities are: the provision of advice, consultancy and training aimed at increasing 1) employment opportunities in business and the public sector for disabled people and 2) the accessibility to goods and services for disabled people.
How much income did Business Disability Forum report in 2025?
Business Disability Forum reported total income of £4.39m and reported expenditure of £4.32m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Business Disability Forum?
Business Disability Forum has a program ratio of 98.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 63% of UK Economic and community development charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 257 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Business Disability Forum registered as a charity?
Business Disability Forum was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 March 1993 as charity number 1018463. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Business Disability Forum?
Business Disability Forum is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stephen John Ingham. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Business Disability Forum operate?
Business Disability Forum operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Business Disability Forum a registered charity?
Yes — Business Disability Forum is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1018463.
Details
14-16 Dowgate Hill
London
EC4R 2SU
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Also Known As
- Employers Forum on Disability
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated