The Disability Advice Project
Also known as: Dap
The charity provides high quality, independent, specialist advice, advocacy and information for disabled people, their families and carers enabling greater choice and improvement in their quality of life. This is achieved by, amongst others, undertaking benefit checks, representation at tribunals, disability awareness training, access auditing, life coaching and opportunities for further learning.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides high quality, independent, specialist advice, advocacy and information for disabled people, their families and carers enabling greater choice and improvement in their quality of life. This is achieved by, amongst others, undertaking benefit checks, representation at tribunals, disability awareness training, access auditing, life coaching and opportunities for further learning.
Grants
The Disability Advice Project is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Total spending (2025)
- £155,713
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- people with disabilities
- What it supports
- education and training, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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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 | £183,717 | £155,713 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2024 | £156,685 | £156,635 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2023 | £134,846 | £169,639 | 0 / 9 | |||
| 2022 | £167,438 | £154,726 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £225,831 | £129,135 | 0 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Disability Advice Project
What does The Disability Advice Project do?
The charity provides high quality, independent, specialist advice, advocacy and information for disabled people, their families and carers enabling greater choice and improvement in their quality of life. This is achieved by, amongst others, undertaking benefit checks, representation at tribunals, disability awareness training, access auditing, life coaching and opportunities for further learning.
How much income did The Disability Advice Project report in 2025?
The Disability Advice Project reported total income of £184k and reported expenditure of £156k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was The Disability Advice Project registered as a charity?
The Disability Advice Project was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 March 2014 as charity number 1156176. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs The Disability Advice Project?
The Disability Advice Project is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Disability Advice Project operate?
The Disability Advice Project operates across 5 areas, including Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Monmouthshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Disability Advice Project a registered charity?
Yes — The Disability Advice Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156176.
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Trustees
Also Known As
- Dap
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated