Disability Information Scotland

Country

Scotland

Charity number

SC030004

Status

Active

Reporting

Up to date Last filed Dec. 18, 2025. Filing history

Registered

Sept. 6, 1999

Legal form

Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Address

Contact

Website

disabilityscot.org.uk

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

Disability Information Scotland (DIS) is a Scotland-wide charity based in Edinburgh providing reliable, accessible and Scotland-specific disability information through a telephone Information Line, online and printed information guides, the Scottish Disability Directory (over 1,700 entries) and accessible information training for organisations. In 2024–25, DIS supported 2,596 people via the helpline, 28,108 directory users, 23,080 information guide users, and trained 203 people through e-learning and in-person sessions. Our work helps people understand their rights and navigate complex Scottish and UK systems, reducing isolation and helping people access support such as disability benefits, social care, transport schemes and accessible housing. National work in Scotland highlights that digital exclusion is strongly associated with low income, disability, older age and other vulnerabilities, and that those already disadvantaged are most at risk of being further excluded.

Beneficiaries: 'People with disabilities or health problems','Other charities or voluntary bodies'

Objectives: (i) To relieve the disability of people with physical sensory or mental impairments to further their independence and full participation in the community. and (ii) To relieve the needs of persons within Scotland who are substantially or permanently disabled by providing, or encouraging the provision of information services which will improve their conditions of life and also facilitate their active participation in, and full integration into, society. (iii) To assist in resolving the social problems of disabled people by providing training, education, liaison and representation to statutory, voluntary and private sector organisations which deliver information to disabled users and carers.

Geography

Main operating location

City of Edinburgh

Geographical spread

Operations cover all or most of Scotland

Finances

Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.

Nearby

• Lothian Centre For Inclusive Living 0.0 mi
• The Childrens Parliament 0.0 mi
• MECOPP (Minority Ethnic Carers of People Project) 0.0 mi
• Ecas Limited 0.0 mi
• Pasda 0.0 mi

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