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Disability Initiative

Also known as: Disability Initiative Limited

DI provides support to people with physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries, enabling them to develop their abilities and to increase their participation, involvement and independence. DI works to build a person's confidence and self-esteem and develops strategies to prevent further disability or deterioration. This is achieved through a range services delivered from its centre in Surrey.

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Activities & Mission

DI provides support to people with physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries, enabling them to develop their abilities and to increase their participation, involvement and independence. DI works to build a person's confidence and self-esteem and develops strategies to prevent further disability or deterioration. This is achieved through a range services delivered from its centre in Surrey.

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
£811,290
Latest Expenditure
£833,084

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 15.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £63,330
Charitable Activities £737,668
Other Trading £0
Investments £10,291
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £715,114
Raising Funds £117,970
Governance £9,273
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£811,290
£833,084£715,114£993,619£709,42220 / 6
2023
£359,137
£295,6580 / 17
2022
£235,922
£246,8960 / 12
2021
£692,180
£690,625£645,433£1,023,787£789,31913 / 12
2020
£305,138
£56,4380 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Disability Initiative

What does Disability Initiative do?

DI provides support to people with physical disabilities and acquired brain injuries, enabling them to develop their abilities and to increase their participation, involvement and independence. DI works to build a person's confidence and self-esteem and develops strategies to prevent further disability or deterioration. This is achieved through a range services delivered from its centre in Surrey.

How much income did Disability Initiative report in 2024?

Disability Initiative reported total income of £811k and reported expenditure of £833k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Disability Initiative registered as a charity?

Disability Initiative was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 1995 as charity number 1049002. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Disability Initiative?

Disability Initiative is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sir Andrew Valentino Morris Sir. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Disability Initiative operate?

Disability Initiative operates across 5 areas, including Bracknell Forest, Hampshire, Surrey and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Disability Initiative a registered charity?

Yes — Disability Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1049002.

Details

Address
RESOURCE CENTRE
KNOLL ROAD
CAMBERLEY
SURREY
GU15 3SY
Registration Date
4 September 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1049002
Charity Number
1049002

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Trustees

Sir Andrew Valentino Morris Sir Chair
Andrew Cochrane
Dan Robinson
Dominic Whittle
ELIZABETH KENNEDY
Geoff Bignell
John Scott
Marianne Caulder

Also Known As

  • Disability Initiative
  • Disability Initiative Limited

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14 May 2026
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