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Differabled Scotland

Also known as: WAMIOS - Walk a Mile in Our Shoes

Country
Scotland
Charity number
SC047129
Status
Active
Registered
Jan. 27, 2017
Legal form
SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)

Address

Address
43 Atlas Road
Springburn
Glasgow
G21 4TA

Activities

'It carries out activities or services itself'

'the advancement of education','the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended','the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'

The overall objective is to create a movement of social change within our communities, in terms of educating those that will engage with individuals with neurodivergence at crucial life transitions . our main aim is to fully integrate ND individuals into all aspects of society. To do this we coordinate & deliver a series of support groups, training opportunities workshops & information seminars to our service users free of charge. we also deliver ‘neurododivergent ’ courses (the content covered includes Parenting neurodivergent children , Educational Inclusion and Communicating with Professionals). We currently have three Charity Trustees with a wide array of skills and experience, all our Trustees have ‘vast lived experience’ of the issues ‘Differabled Scotland SCIO’ was established to address, re: ND, which has been of huge benefit to our organisation, and to our development.

Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','People with disabilities or health problems','Other defined groups','No specific group, or for the benefit of the community'

Objectives: 4. The organisations purposes are to support parents, carers and their families who are disadvantaged by disability and ill-health by: 4.1 Providing recreational and respite activities. 4.2 Advancing education and citizenship through the provision of training, lifelong learning and volunteer opportunities. 4.3 Promoting equality and diversity by advocating for a better understanding of their rights and needs when accessing services.

Geography

Main operating location
Glasgow City
Geographical spread
Operations cover all or most of Scotland

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Employees
Jan. 31, 2025 £194,664 £154,270 5
Jan. 31, 2024 £103,927 £119,766 3
Jan. 31, 2023 £91,191 £99,907 3
Jan. 31, 2022 £127,830 £90,350 2
Jan. 31, 2021 £73,500 £77,246 3