Disability Direct
Disability Direct is a support service for disabled people. We are also an umbrella agency for smaller groups of disabled people. We are an organisation of disabled people and currently employ 14 paid staff and 35 volunteers.
Activities & Mission
Disability Direct is a support service for disabled people. We are also an umbrella agency for smaller groups of disabled people. We are an organisation of disabled people and currently employ 14 paid staff and 35 volunteers.
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 8% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 6% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £4,165,274 | £3,870,625 | £1,540,384 | £1,725,168 | £0 | 90 / 5 |
| 2024 | £3,254,872 | £3,123,204 | £1,160,485 | £1,391,191 | £0 | 70 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,367,955 | £1,978,880 | £738,802 | £1,310,208 | £0 | 51 / 32 |
| 2022 | £1,513,775 | £1,424,177 | £645,876 | £921,133 | £0 | 51 / 32 |
| 2021 | £1,559,948 | £1,366,658 | £675,703 | £831,535 | £0 | 56 / 32 |
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Frequently asked questions about Disability Direct
What does Disability Direct do?
Disability Direct is a support service for disabled people. We are also an umbrella agency for smaller groups of disabled people. We are an organisation of disabled people and currently employ 14 paid staff and 35 volunteers.
How much income did Disability Direct report in 2025?
Disability Direct reported total income of £4.17m and reported expenditure of £3.87m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Disability Direct?
Disability Direct has a program ratio of 37.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Disability Direct registered as a charity?
Disability Direct was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 2000 as charity number 1079831. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Disability Direct?
Disability Direct is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robin Wood. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Disability Direct operate?
Disability Direct operates across 7 areas, including Barnet, Derbyshire, Kent and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Disability Direct a registered charity?
Yes — Disability Direct is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1079831.
Details
The Richard Shaw Centre
20 Royal Scot Road, Pride Park
DERBY
DE24 8AJ
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