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The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre

Leeds Charity No 513001 · Charity Commission Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre

Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to maximise their life opportunities through the provision of professional clinical assessments, advice and information about assistive technology. Throughout the Yorkshire region.

Founded
Headquarters
Leeds
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
medium

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 99%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every £1 goes

£0.98
Program expenses£0.98 (£1.2 million)
98% to programs beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre is a registered health nonprofit based in Leeds, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its registration number is 513001. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 89 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 89/100.

The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre is located in Leeds, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years.

Based on official tax filings, The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 99% for health charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has £1M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 99%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to maximise their life opportunities through the provision of professional clinical assessments, advice and information about assistive technology. Throughout the Yorkshire region. The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1982.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 99%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £1M.

The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 513001.

You can verify The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

You can donate to The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre directly through its donation page (https://wmdlc.org/donate/). UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre is based in Leeds. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre was first registered in 1982, making it approximately 44 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

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Annual revenue
£1M-£10M
98% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AN
Antony Glen Pugh
Trustee

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

AN
Antony G••• P•••
Trustee
DA
David B••••
Trustee
DE
Denis S••••••••
Trustee
DR
Dr P••••••• D••••••• G••••
Trustee
EL
Elizabeth W•••
Trustee
JA
Jan S••••••
Trustee
KE
Keith M•••••
Trustee
KI
Kieran P••••••
Trustee
MA
Margaret M••• F•••••••
Trustee
NI
Nicola P••••
Trustee
PR
Prof M a C••••••••••
Trustee
RA
Rachel B•••••••••••••••••
Trustee
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£1.3M revenue
FY2025
CCEW
Form filed
£1.2M revenue
FY2024
CCEW
Form filed
£1.1M revenue
FY2023
CCEW
Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2022
CCEW
Form filed
£0.9M revenue
FY2021
CCEW

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Peer charities

Other health in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre This page 89 £1.3 million 98%
Denville Hall 2012 89 £3.4 million 97%
Groundwork Cheshire Lancashire & Merseyside 89 £6.9 million 100%
English Federation of Disability Sport 89 £3.0 million 100%
Tcuk Homes Limited 89 £6.4 million 98%
Young Somerset 89 £3.6 million 99%
Carn Brea Leisure Centre Trust 89 £2.5 million 99%
Trafford Domestic Abuse Services 89 £3.1 million 98%
Vale House Oxford 89 £3.1 million 100%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 12 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 5, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre

What is The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre?
The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre is a health charitable company based in Leeds, United Kingdom. Our mission is to empower people with disabilities to maximise their life opportunities through the provision of professional clinical assessments, advice and information about assistive technology. Throughout the Yorkshire region.
When was The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre founded?
The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre was founded in 1982.
Where is The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre located?
Headquartered in Leeds, United Kingdom.
What is The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre trustworthy?
The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre's registration number?
Registration: 513001 (United Kingdom).
What is The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre's website?
https://www.wmdlc.org
Are donations to The William Merritt Disabled Living Centre tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.