--- title: "Disability First CIO — check charity number 1163162 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Disability First CIO a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1163162. General Charitable Purposes charity based in 259 Whitegate Drive. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/disability-first-cio retrieved: 2026-08-23T20:06:26.726Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Disability First CIO is a registered charity (number 1163162) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: general charitable purposes; education/training; disability. Its latest reported income was £81,951 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Disability First CIO? Registered charity number 1163162 Status Registered (active) Charity type CIO Location 259 Whitegate Drive Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £81,951 Website [www.disabilityfirst.org](http://www.disabilityfirst.org/) ## What does Disability First CIO do? Disability First are a Blackpool based charity funded organisation that works across Lancashire & Cumbria. We offer information, advice and support services to anyone living with or caring for someone with a disability. ## What causes is Disability First CIO registered for? General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingDisability ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Disability First CIO yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Disability First CIO is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=disability-first-cio&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.disabilityfirst.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Disability First CIO a legitimate charity? Yes. Disability First CIO is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1163162) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Disability First CIO's charity number? Disability First CIO's charity number is 1163162. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1163162? Search 1163162 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Disability First CIO do? Disability First are a Blackpool based charity funded organisation that works across Lancashire & Cumbria. We offer information, advice and support services to anyone living with or caring for someone with a disability. Does Disability First CIO have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Disability First CIO. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Disability First CIO? Disability First CIO's website is http://www.disabilityfirst.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1163162).