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Disability Assist For Independent Living

Also known as: Centre for Independent Living Kent Limited, Cilk

Disability Assist for Independent Living provides and promotes enabling independent living services to disabled people in Kent and Medway. It offers advocacy, peer support, advice, information and a range of support and assistance services which facilitate their independence as full and equal citizens in all aspects of life and the wider community.

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Activities & Mission

Disability Assist for Independent Living provides and promotes enabling independent living services to disabled people in Kent and Medway. It offers advocacy, peer support, advice, information and a range of support and assistance services which facilitate their independence as full and equal citizens in all aspects of life and the wider community.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£278,483
Latest Expenditure
£264,994

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 95.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 95.2%
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
£278,483
£264,9940 / 0
2024
£266,868
£262,3150 / 0
2023
£246,542
£283,0430 / 5
2022
£143,500
£171,5500 / 12
2021
£176,341
£128,6010 / 9

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Disability Assist For Independent Living

What does Disability Assist For Independent Living do?

Disability Assist for Independent Living provides and promotes enabling independent living services to disabled people in Kent and Medway. It offers advocacy, peer support, advice, information and a range of support and assistance services which facilitate their independence as full and equal citizens in all aspects of life and the wider community.

How much income did Disability Assist For Independent Living report in 2025?

Disability Assist For Independent Living reported total income of £278k and reported expenditure of £265k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Disability Assist For Independent Living registered as a charity?

Disability Assist For Independent Living was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 December 2004 as charity number 1107079. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Disability Assist For Independent Living?

Disability Assist For Independent Living is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is CLIVE BASSANT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Disability Assist For Independent Living operate?

Disability Assist For Independent Living operates across 2 areas: Kent and Medway.

Is Disability Assist For Independent Living a registered charity?

Yes — Disability Assist For Independent Living is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107079.

Details

Address
Disability Assist
Maidstone Innovation Centre
Gibbs Pond Way
Kent Medical Campus
ME14 5FY
Registration Date
1 December 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4006271
Charity Number
1107079

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Trustees

CLIVE BASSANT Chair
Bojan Koltaj
CHRISTOPHER WISE
Dr Andrew Robertson
Also governs 1 other charity
Hannah Elizabeth Tutt
Helen Joy Greenard
Natalie Marguerite Jessica-Ann Eacersall
Piers Kenneth Anscomb
Sonia Jannette Weaver-Mallion
VICTORIA GRACE CHITTENDEN

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Centre for Independent Living Kent Limited
  • Cilk

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