Difference
Analysis
Difference is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Durham. It was registered in December 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending January 2026, Difference reported income of £200k and spending of £170k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2026, income grew from £68k to £200k (+195%), an average of +31% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2023, when income rose by 49%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Difference sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Masjid Fatimah Zahra (R.a.) (£200k), The Community Church Burton and District (£200k) and The Bernicia Foundation (£200k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To achieve our objectives of increasing equality and tackling discrimination, we will:1. Raise awareness of disability discrimination and influence public opinion and policy.2. Represent and speak out about the needs and concerns of disabled people.0001
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Masjid Fatimah Zahra (R.a.) | Leicester | £200k |
| The Community Church Burton and District | Burton-On-Trent | £200k |
| The Bernicia Foundation | Ashington | £200k |
| Dash (Disabilities and Self Help / Delio Ag Anabledd a Sialens Hunangymorth) | Dyfed | £200k |