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Disability Rights UK

Also known as: The Disability Rights Partnership, Drp

Disability Rights UK is the largest UK organisation led by people with all types of impairment or health condition.We are disabled people leading change, working to strengthen the voice of disabled people to make our rights real and to create a society where everyone with lived experience of disability or health conditions can participate equally as full citizens.

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Activities & Mission

Disability Rights UK is the largest UK organisation led by people with all types of impairment or health condition.We are disabled people leading change, working to strengthen the voice of disabled people to make our rights real and to create a society where everyone with lived experience of disability or health conditions can participate equally as full citizens.

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
£2,222,157
Latest Expenditure
£1,996,608

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £222,906
Charitable Activities £1,969,637
Other Trading £0
Investments £29,614
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,947,469
Raising Funds £49,139
Governance £6,493
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,222,157
£1,996,608£1,947,469£559,343£553,88529 / 2
2024
£1,725,341
£1,724,705£1,670,086£333,794£306,93426 / 1
2023
£1,626,546
£1,607,603£1,520,839£333,158£275,46324 / 3
2022
£1,450,957
£1,442,237£1,372,759£314,215£241,56822 / 2
2021
£1,465,430
£1,339,807£1,222,591£305,495£231,19021 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Disability Rights UK

What does Disability Rights UK do?

Disability Rights UK is the largest UK organisation led by people with all types of impairment or health condition.We are disabled people leading change, working to strengthen the voice of disabled people to make our rights real and to create a society where everyone with lived experience of disability or health conditions can participate equally as full citizens.

How much income did Disability Rights UK report in 2025?

Disability Rights UK reported total income of £2.22m and reported expenditure of £2.00m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Disability Rights UK registered as a charity?

Disability Rights UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 2010 as charity number 1138585. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Disability Rights UK?

Disability Rights UK 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 Rights UK operate?

Disability Rights UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Disability Rights UK a registered charity?

Yes — Disability Rights UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138585.

Details

Address
Plexal
14 East Bay Lane
Here East
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Stratford
E20 3BS
Registration Date
26 October 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5011601
Charity Number
1138585

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Trustees

Celestine Evy Athena Fraser
Claire Ivreen Nevin
Dr Fiona Creaby
Edward Walden
GREGORY STEWART SMITH
Liz Leach
Mostafa Attia
Nana Kabagwira
Shelley Simmonds
Victoria Livingstone-Thompson

Also Known As

  • The Disability Rights Partnership
  • Drp

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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