# Disability Information Scotland

## Details

- **Country:** Scotland
- **Charity number:** SC030004
- **Known as:** UPDATE Scotlands National Disabilty Information Service
- **Status:** Active
- **Reporting:** Up to date. Last filed Dec. 18, 2025.
- **Legal form:** Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
- **Registered:** Sept. 6, 1999
- **Register:** https://www.oscr.org.uk/about-charities/search-the-register/charity-details?number=SC030004


## Contact

- **Address:** Norton Park, 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh
- **Postcode:** EH7 5QY
- **Website:** www.disabilityscot.org.uk



## Activities

**Activities:** 'It carries out activities or services itself'

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

**What the charity does:** 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

| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | Dec. 18, 2025 | £167743 | £178827 |  -  | 3 |  |
| March 31, 2024 | Nov. 11, 2024 | £167738 | £172082 |  -  | 5 |  |
| March 31, 2023 | Dec. 12, 2023 | £166296 | £176593 |  -  | 5 |  |
| March 31, 2022 | Dec. 12, 2022 | £142263 | £112387 |  -  | 5 |  |
| March 31, 2021 | Nov. 26, 2021 | £120000 | £120929 |  -  | 4 |  |






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