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Disability Wales / Anabledd Cymru

Also known as: The Wales Council for the Disabled

To promote the understanding, adoption and implementation of the Social Model of Disability throughout Wales. To remove all disabling barriers in society. To recognise and address the nature of multiple discrimination against disabled people including race, gender, sexual orientation, age, belief and language. To develop strong and effective organisations led by disabled people across Wales.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the understanding, adoption and implementation of the Social Model of Disability throughout Wales. To remove all disabling barriers in society. To recognise and address the nature of multiple discrimination against disabled people including race, gender, sexual orientation, age, belief and language. To develop strong and effective organisations led by disabled people across Wales.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£302,208
Latest Expenditure
£336,864

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £340,040
Charitable Activities £226,615
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,029
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £534,455
Raising Funds £0
Governance £27,892
Grants to Institutions £273
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
£302,208
£336,8640 / 0
2024
£267,374
£448,4370 / 52
2023
£568,684
£534,455£534,455£572,108£461,90511 / 2
2022
£606,148
£551,697£551,697£537,879£448,02011 / 9
2021
£551,804
£446,182£446,182£483,428£156,5847 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Disability Wales / Anabledd Cymru

What does Disability Wales / Anabledd Cymru do?

To promote the understanding, adoption and implementation of the Social Model of Disability throughout Wales. To remove all disabling barriers in society. To recognise and address the nature of multiple discrimination against disabled people including race, gender, sexual orientation, age, belief and language. To develop strong and effective organisations led by disabled people across Wales.

How much income did Disability Wales / Anabledd Cymru report in 2025?

Disability Wales / Anabledd Cymru reported total income of £302k and reported expenditure of £337k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Disability Wales / Anabledd Cymru registered as a charity?

Disability Wales / Anabledd Cymru was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 March 1986 as charity number 517391. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Disability Wales / Anabledd Cymru?

Disability Wales / Anabledd Cymru 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 Wales / Anabledd Cymru operate?

Disability Wales / Anabledd Cymru operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Disability Wales / Anabledd Cymru a registered charity?

Yes — Disability Wales / Anabledd Cymru is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 517391.

Details

Address
Spark
Maindy Road
Cardiff
CF24 4HQ
Registration Date
20 March 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
517391
Charity Number
517391

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Trustees

Angharad Price
Deborah Louise Shaffer
Gemma Beer
James Kelvin Jones
Janet Thomas
Joseph Powell
Polly Bennett
Tracey Blockwell
Trevor Michael Palmer
Willow Caroline Holloway

Also Known As

  • The Wales Council for the Disabled

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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