Finance Score: 0

Governance Score: 5

Support Score: 6

No PartB

No conflicts policy: -1
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Large volunteers +3
Grant maker support: +3

Overall GiG Score: 11

DISABILITY IN ACTION DUDLEY

Disability in Action is a forward thinking organisation which provides serviecs for disabled people, and is run by disabled people.We work at Queenscross Network in Wellington Road Dudley.The Service we currently run from there are, a cafe service,library,a reception and some enjoyable theraputic activities.Disability in Action could make a difference to your Life come and meet us .

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

This charity has been successful in attracting volunteers relative to its size
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

This charity does not have a Conflict of Interests policy
Over half the Board have joined recently

Financial issues to consider:

A PartB annual return has not been required and so detailed financial information is not available from the online data

Financial Data ?

Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income	Spending	Surplus/ Deficit	Volun- teers
31/03/23	*	£23,706	£20,326	£3,380	7
31/03/22		£8,381	£16,720	£-8,339	7
31/03/21		£32,901	£3,592	£29,309	0
31/03/20		£18,502	£13,907	£4,595	6
31/03/19		£15,974	£14,117	£1,857	12

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Highest pay bracket: less than £60,000

Established: 7 years

www.queenscrossMediaTeam@com.uk

Disabilityinactiondudley.ulo@outlook.com

01384813460

Charity Commission for England and Wales

Listed activities

Disability
Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training
Human Rights/Religious Or Racial Harmony/Equality Or Diversity
Other Charitable Purposes

GiG Classification

Services for people with disabilities

How it operates

Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides services

Where it operates

Dudley,

Who it helps

Elderly/Old People
People With Disabilities

Who works here?

Unknown number of employees
7 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
National Lottery Community Fund - computer suite upgrade
£7,289	10/03/2023	The funding will be used to upgrade IT equipment for the local community. This project aims to increase capacity for the group and help the community reach their potential sooner by improving their ....more The funding will be used to upgrade IT equipment for the local community. This project aims to increase capacity for the group and help the community reach their potential sooner by improving their IT skills and knowledge.
National Lottery Community Fund - D.I.A Activities
£2,711	29/09/2022	The group will use the funding to provide a variety of positive social activities for people who are living with disabilities. This will bring people together and reduce social isolation.
Disability Action - NET Coronavirus Appeal Emergency Fund for Disabled People Organisations UK-wide
£5,000	01/11/2020	The project will fund the hiring of a tutor for dance and wellbeing classes via zoom.

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees (7)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Based on 6/7 persons

SAM HARRIS Appointed: 2023

BEN STANTON Appointed: 2023

CHRISTOPHER SLINN (Chair) Appointed: 2023

JASON WARD Appointed: 2022

JODIE SIMNER Appointed: 2022

LOUISE WEBB Appointed: 2022

MEGHAN GRIFFITHS Appointed: 2024

Legal constitution

Charity registered in England & Wales on 24/10/2017, number: 1175330

Gift Aid

NOT registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Volunteer management

Filing Record

5 returns made; AR23: 84 days late,

Recent reorganisation events:

Asset transfer in from BLACK COUNTRY NEUROLOGICAL ALLIANCE on 25/03/2024

Main office

Disability in action
Queens Cross Network
Wellington Road
DUDLEY
West Midlands
DY1 1RB

Objectives

1. TO PRESERVE, PROTECT AND IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND QUALITY OF LIFE OF PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING WITH A DISABILITY IN DUDLEY BOROUGH OR WHERE APPLICABLE IN NEIGHBOURING BOROUGHS.2. TO PROMOTE SOCIAL INCLUSION FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT FOR PEOPLE WHO ARE LIVING WITH A DISABILITY IN DUDLEY BOROUGH OR WHERE APPLICABLE IN NEIGHBOURING BOROUGHS BY PREVENTING PEOPLE FROM BECOMING SOCIALLY EXCLUDED, RELIEVING THE NEEDS OF THOSE PEOPLE WHO ARE SOCIALLY EXCLUDED AND ASSISTING THEM TO INTEGRATE INTO SOCIETY.

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