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Disability First CIO

Disability First are a Blackpool based charity funded organisation that works across Lancashire & Cumbria. We offer information, advice and support services to anyone living with or caring for someone with a disability.

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Activities & Mission

Disability First are a Blackpool based charity funded organisation that works across Lancashire & Cumbria. We offer information, advice and support services to anyone living with or caring for someone with a disability.

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
£81,951
Latest Expenditure
£97,390

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 118.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 118.8%
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
£81,951
£97,3900 / 12
2024
£85,572
£86,2740 / 11
2023
£95,587
£116,5290 / 12
2022
£90,599
£101,9300 / 16
2021
£220,143
£422,5940 / 18

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Disability First CIO

What does Disability First CIO do?

Disability First are a Blackpool based charity funded organisation that works across Lancashire & Cumbria. We offer information, advice and support services to anyone living with or caring for someone with a disability.

How much income did Disability First CIO report in 2025?

Disability First CIO reported total income of £82k and reported expenditure of £97k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Disability First CIO registered as a charity?

Disability First CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 August 2015 as charity number 1163162. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Disability First CIO?

Disability First CIO is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Disability First CIO operate?

Disability First CIO operates across 4 areas: Blackburn With Darwen, Blackpool, Cumbria and Lancashire.

Is Disability First CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Disability First CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163162.

Details

Address
Blackpool Centre For Indep't Living
259 Whitegate Drive
BLACKPOOL
FY3 9JL
Registration Date
17 August 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5060304
Charity Number
1163162

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Trustees

Andrew Reynolds
Darren McKenzie
Vasumathi Balaguru
Zoe Michelle Alimeri
Zoe Sewart

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