Dial Barnsley

Also known as: Disablement Information & Advice Line Barnsley

The provision of advice and information to disabled people and carers in the borough of Barnsley.

Activities & Mission

The provision of advice and information to disabled people and carers in the borough of Barnsley.

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.

Local Authority

Barnsley City Of Wakefield Doncaster Rotherham Sheffield City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£537,698

Latest Expenditure

£519,705

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £298,865

Charitable Activities £235,553

Other Trading £41

Investments £3,239

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £515,989

Raising Funds £3,716

Governance £4,249

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£537,698	£519,705	£515,989	£412,133	£201,457	22 / 38
2024	£507,339	£455,547	£450,061	£394,140	£148,144	20 / 20
2023	£450,781	£354,684				0 / 10
2022	£296,283	£278,621				0 / 8
2021	£302,651	£292,052				0 / 16

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Dial Barnsley

What does Dial Barnsley do?

The provision of advice and information to disabled people and carers in the borough of Barnsley.

How much income did Dial Barnsley report in 2025?

Dial Barnsley reported total income of £538k and reported expenditure of £520k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Dial Barnsley registered as a charity?

Dial Barnsley was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 April 2005 as charity number 1108982. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Dial Barnsley?

Dial Barnsley is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Dial Barnsley operate?

Dial Barnsley operates across 5 areas, including Barnsley, City Of Wakefield, Doncaster and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Dial Barnsley a registered charity?

Yes — Dial Barnsley is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108982.