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The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre

Also known as: The William Merritt AIDS and Information Centre, The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre and Mobility Service

Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to maximise their life opportunities through the provision of professional clinical assessments, advice and information about assistive technology. Throughout the Yorkshire region.

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Activities & Mission

Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to maximise their life opportunities through the provision of professional clinical assessments, advice and information about assistive technology. Throughout the Yorkshire region.

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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,336,214
Latest Expenditure
£1,253,517

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 89.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £44,601
Charitable Activities £1,267,565
Other Trading £3,924
Investments £20,124
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,234,319
Raising Funds £19,198
Governance £1,107,388
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
£1,336,214
£1,253,517£1,234,319£739,889£694,87529 / 2
2024
£1,232,495
£1,158,032£1,143,626£669,361£590,88626 / 4
2023
£1,131,909
£1,156,481£1,104,836£604,871£571,67726 / 4
2022
£943,526
£1,057,186£1,020,977£629,443£626,19024 / 4
2021
£947,972
£882,489£848,157£743,102£743,10220 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre

What does The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre do?

Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to maximise their life opportunities through the provision of professional clinical assessments, advice and information about assistive technology. Throughout the Yorkshire region.

How much income did The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre report in 2025?

The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre reported total income of £1.34m and reported expenditure of £1.25m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre registered as a charity?

The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 1982 as charity number 513001. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre?

The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is RACHEL BEVERLEY-STEVENSON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre operate?

The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre operates across 10 areas, including Barnsley, Bradford City, Calderdale and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre a registered charity?

Yes — The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 513001.

Details

Address
William Merritt DLC
Aire House
100 Town Street
Rodley
Leeds
LS13 1HP
Registration Date
25 August 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
513001
Charity Number
513001

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Trustees

RACHEL BEVERLEY-STEVENSON Chair
DAVID BRUCE
Denis Sutcliffe
Dr Paramita Dasgupta Ghosh
JAN SPENCER
KEITH MURRAY
Kieran Preston
Margaret Mary Faulkner
Nicola Prior
PROF M A CHAMBERLAIN

Also Known As

  • The William Merritt AIDS and Information Centre
  • The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre and Mobility Service

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14 May 2026
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