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Disability Arts Online

Also known as: Dao

Disability Arts Online (DAO) is a disability-led arts organisation that occupies a unique global position with its UK-based website, social media network, commissioning and artist development programmes, partnership work, and vibrant community of disabled creatives.

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Activities & Mission

Disability Arts Online (DAO) is a disability-led arts organisation that occupies a unique global position with its UK-based website, social media network, commissioning and artist development programmes, partnership work, and vibrant community of disabled creatives.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£489,966
Latest Expenditure
£390,731

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 79.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 79.7%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£489,966
£390,7310 / 0
2024
£383,909
£335,6760 / 0
2023
£381,664
£339,2990 / 1
2022
£343,980
£299,8230 / 0
2021
£252,249
£229,7020 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Disability Arts Online

What does Disability Arts Online do?

Disability Arts Online (DAO) is a disability-led arts organisation that occupies a unique global position with its UK-based website, social media network, commissioning and artist development programmes, partnership work, and vibrant community of disabled creatives.

How much income did Disability Arts Online report in 2025?

Disability Arts Online reported total income of £490k and reported expenditure of £391k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Disability Arts Online registered as a charity?

Disability Arts Online was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 October 2018 as charity number 1180274. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Disability Arts Online?

Disability Arts Online is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Disability Arts Online operate?

Disability Arts Online operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Disability Arts Online a registered charity?

Yes — Disability Arts Online is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180274.

Details

Address
DISABILITY ARTS ONLINE
c/o Lighthouse
28 Kensington Street
BRIGHTON
BN1 4AJ
Registration Date
11 October 2018
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5103817
Charity Number
1180274

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Trustees

Ailis Ni Riain
Dennis Queen
Elinor Morgan
Heloise Kate Beaton
Jonathan Harris
Mike Layward
Rebecca Ellanor Ann Murphy
Rebecca Louise Grzegorzek
Simon Dell
Stephanie Jane Fuller

Also Known As

  • Dao

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