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Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham

Also known as: Dabd, Enabling Independence

Independent living support, accessible transport services, supported employment training, training and personal development, personalcare support, community development, disabled & inclusive children's services, NVQ centre, welfare benefit/rights support, advocacy, integrated provision for deaf people (adults & young people), equipment service, dial-a-wheelchair, volunteering (all abilities).

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Activities & Mission

Independent living support, accessible transport services, supported employment training, training and personal development, personalcare support, community development, disabled & inclusive children's services, NVQ centre, welfare benefit/rights support, advocacy, integrated provision for deaf people (adults & young people), equipment service, dial-a-wheelchair, volunteering (all abilities).

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

London

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,520,354
Latest Expenditure
£3,653,431

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,119
Charitable Activities £3,512,570
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,665
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,653,431
Raising Funds £0
Governance £15,000
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
£3,520,354
£3,653,431£3,653,431£99,858£98,885131 / 46
2024
£3,713,118
£3,709,508£3,709,508£232,935£194,651125 / 50
2023
£3,346,001
£3,185,154£3,185,154£229,325£182,099115 / 53
2022
£2,844,807
£2,920,789£2,255,460£68,478£68,47892 / 65
2021
£2,697,966
£2,783,714£2,783,714£144,460£138,206120 / 65

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham

What does Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham do?

Independent living support, accessible transport services, supported employment training, training and personal development, personalcare support, community development, disabled & inclusive children's services, NVQ centre, welfare benefit/rights support, advocacy, integrated provision for deaf people (adults & young people), equipment service, dial-a-wheelchair, volunteering (all abilities).

How much income did Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham report in 2025?

Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham reported total income of £3.52m and reported expenditure of £3.65m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham?

Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham has a program ratio of 103.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham registered as a charity?

Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 July 1993 as charity number 1023730. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham?

Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham operate?

Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham a registered charity?

Yes — Disablement Association Of Barking And Dagenham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1023730.

Details

Address
D A B D UK
Pembroke Gardens
DAGENHAM
RM10 7YP
Registration Date
14 July 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1023730
Charity Number
1023730

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Trustees

Graham Edwards
Also governs 1 other charity
Sangeeta Pindoria

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Charitable activities Charity and VCS support Economic and community development Education Health Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Dabd
  • Enabling Independence

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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