Scope
Also known as: The Spastics Society
Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. We provide support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million disabled people and their families every year. We raise awareness of the issues that matter.
Activities & Mission
Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. We provide support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million disabled people and their families every year. We raise awareness of the issues that matter.
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.
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Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £44,041,000 | £52,926,000 | £17,995,000 | £26,361,000 | £16,320,000 | 817 / 4000 |
| 2024 | £47,171,000 | £48,739,000 | £17,522,000 | £34,450,000 | £20,163,000 | 842 / 4800 |
| 2023 | £44,057,000 | £51,985,000 | £19,458,000 | £34,707,000 | £22,956,000 | 832 / 4000 |
| 2022 | £44,165,000 | £45,118,000 | £14,095,000 | £43,611,000 | £30,939,000 | 825 / 4000 |
| 2021 | £34,121,000 | £36,322,000 | £11,603,000 | £43,511,000 | £32,483,000 | 723 / 4300 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Scope
What does Scope do?
Scope exists to make this country a place where disabled people have the same opportunities as everyone else. We provide support, information and advice to more than a quarter of a million disabled people and their families every year. We raise awareness of the issues that matter.
How much income did Scope report in 2025?
Scope reported total income of £44.04m and reported expenditure of £52.93m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Scope?
Scope has a program ratio of 40.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Scope registered as a charity?
Scope was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 1962 as charity number 208231. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Scope?
Scope is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robin Millar. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Scope operate?
Scope operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Scope a registered charity?
Yes — Scope is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 208231.
Details
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Here East
Press Centre
14 East Bay Lane
LONDON
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Spastics Society
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated