Darlington Association On Disability
Dad
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1125848
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Sept. 11, 2008
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Area of benefit
- Darlington And The Surrounding Areas
Address
- Address
- Whessoe Technology Centre
Alderman Best Way
Darlington
DL1 4WB
Contact
- Phone
- 01325489999
- [email protected]
- Website
darlingtondisability.org
Activities
Darlington Association on Disability was established in 1986 as a voluntary and charitable organisation led by disabled people. It exists to promote independence and choice, and supports disabled people and carers through the provision of services, support and information and by tackling issues locally and nationally. DAD promotes the social model of disability.
Objects: 1 To Relieve The Needs Of Disabled People And Carers, For The Public Benefit, Resident In Particular, But Not Limited To, Darlington And The Surrounding Areas In Particular But Not Exclusively By The Promotion Of Equality, Diversity And Independence Through The Provision Of Services, Support, Information And Training; And2 To Direct, Promote And Support The Efficient Working Of Charitable Organisations, Voluntary Bodies And Statutory Bodies In Their Work To Relieve Disability ('the Objects').
Classification
- How
- Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body, Other Charitable Activities
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, Disability, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Economic/community Development/employment, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Recreation, Other Charitable Purposes
- Who
- Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, Redcar And Cleveland, Stockton-on-tees
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £2,069,693 | £1,792,149 | £774,391 | 78 |
| March 31, 2024 | £1,514,730 | £1,449,611 | £496,847 | 72 |
| March 31, 2023 | £1,270,548 | £1,246,549 | £431,728 | 70 |
| March 31, 2022 | £1,107,648 | £1,101,065 | £407,729 | 65 |
| March 31, 2021 | £1,182,344 | £1,004,933 | £401,146 | 59 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Gordon Pybus (Chair) | |
| Colin Light | |
| Joseph Hutchinson | |
| Kevin Franks | Dec. 4, 2025 |
| Paul Edwards | Nov. 5, 2021 |
| Samantha Taylor | Nov. 5, 2015 |
| Theresa Moss-Carbert | April 16, 2018 |