Research Institute For Disabled Consumers
Also known as: Research Institute for Consumer Affairs, Ricability, R I C a
The Research Institute for Disabled Consumers is the UK consumer champion for disabled & older people. We are leading experts in user-centred research involving direct input from disabled & older consumers. We're here to advise, inform, educate and advocate. We help businesses improve products and services, provide information/user reviews, and represent the voice of disabled and older consumers.
Activities & Mission
The Research Institute for Disabled Consumers is the UK consumer champion for disabled & older people. We are leading experts in user-centred research involving direct input from disabled & older consumers. We're here to advise, inform, educate and advocate. We help businesses improve products and services, provide information/user reviews, and represent the voice of disabled and older consumers.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,483,452 | £1,561,290 | £1,495,408 | £445,425 | £445,425 | 14 / 0 |
| 2023 | £800,517 | £798,667 | £765,994 | £493,941 | £493,941 | 11 / 12 |
| 2022 | £677,722 | £669,720 | £642,777 | £501,021 | £450,000 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £510,693 | £486,049 | £466,471 | £572,112 | £545,605 | 9 / 0 |
| 2020 | £415,493 | £513,301 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Research Institute For Disabled Consumers
What does Research Institute For Disabled Consumers do?
The Research Institute for Disabled Consumers is the UK consumer champion for disabled & older people. We are leading experts in user-centred research involving direct input from disabled & older consumers. We're here to advise, inform, educate and advocate. We help businesses improve products and services, provide information/user reviews, and represent the voice of disabled and older consumers.
How much income did Research Institute For Disabled Consumers report in 2025?
Research Institute For Disabled Consumers reported total income of £1.48m and reported expenditure of £1.56m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Research Institute For Disabled Consumers?
Research Institute For Disabled Consumers has a program ratio of 100.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Research Institute For Disabled Consumers registered as a charity?
Research Institute For Disabled Consumers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 February 1992 as charity number 1007726. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Research Institute For Disabled Consumers?
Research Institute For Disabled Consumers is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Research Institute For Disabled Consumers operate?
Research Institute For Disabled Consumers operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Research Institute For Disabled Consumers a registered charity?
Yes — Research Institute For Disabled Consumers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1007726.
Details
Impact Hub London Euston
1 Triton Square
LONDON
NW1 3DX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Research Institute for Consumer Affairs
- Ricability
- R I C a
- Research Institute for Disabled Consumers
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated