DIFFERENCE
Registration #1170789 · Registered
www.differencenortheast.org.ukhello@differencenortheast.org.uk
49 WANTAGE ROAD DURHAM DH1 1LP
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
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About DIFFERENCE
DIFFERENCE is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1170789). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Platinum" rating with a CharityScore of 88/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales for governance and transparency. This places it among the top-rated charities in our database, reflecting strong performance across governance, financial health, and regulatory compliance. In its most recent reporting year (2025), DIFFERENCE reported a total income of £140,626 and total expenditure of £122,900, a spending ratio of 87% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, DIFFERENCE describes its activities as follows: 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 Our analysis found no significant governance concerns for DIFFERENCE. No regulatory actions, filing failures, or financial anomalies were detected in the available public data. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 87.4% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £140,626 | £122,900 | 87% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026