Independent profile · Charity Commission for England and Wales data
The Disabled Photographers Society is a registered charity in England & Wales. Its register classifications include disability, arts/culture/heritage/science.
The Disabled Photographers Society (number 262866) is listed as registered in the Charity Commission snapshot used here. Check the live register for its current position. Registration does not authenticate a particular fundraising appeal or establish the impact of a donation.
What does The Disabled Photographers Society do?
We help and assist disabled persons by the provision of cameras, which are suitably adapted to meet their individual needs, to enable them to engage in and enjoy photography in its many aspects. We also run photography competitions, exhibitions, studio days, various photographic events and publish a quarterly magazine for our members, to inform and encourage them.
Activities reported on the official register · extract 2026-10-04.
From the annual return
Pay, income, Gift Aid and registration details for The Disabled Photographers Society
Answers The Disabled Photographers Society gave in its annual return to the Charity Commission for the year ending 31 December 2025, plus its register entry. A blank answer in the return is shown as not reported, never as “no”.
Can I claim Gift Aid, and are the trustees paid?
The register does not record The Disabled Photographers Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
The Disabled Photographers Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
Registration details
Registered as a charity
Also known as
D P S
Previous names on the register
The Disabled Photographers Society (Formerly Photography for the Disabled)
Where it says it operates
Throughout England and Wales · Scotland · Northern Ireland
Who it supports and how it works
Reported beneficiaries: People With Disabilities.
Reported activities: Provides Advocacy/advice/information; Other Charitable Activities.
Classifications supplied to the register; extract 2026-10-04. These broad categories do not establish eligibility or current capacity. Use the official contact details to ask about access, referrals and service area.
What causes is The Disabled Photographers Society registered for?
DisabilityArts/culture/heritage/science
Why is there no Clarity Score for The Disabled Photographers Society yet?
Our dataset does not yet contain the detailed filing history needed to score The Disabled Photographers Society.
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Is The Disabled Photographers Society a legitimate charity?
The register data used for this profile lists The Disabled Photographers Society as a registered charity (number 262866) with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Check the current register entry. A real charity number does not verify a fundraiser or appeal, and registration is not an impact rating.
What is The Disabled Photographers Society's charity number?
The Disabled Photographers Society's charity number is 262866. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate.
How do I check charity number 262866?
Search 262866 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 The Disabled Photographers Society do?
We help and assist disabled persons by the provision of cameras, which are suitably adapted to meet their individual needs, to enable them to engage in and enjoy photography in its many aspects. We also run photography competitions, exhibitions, studio days, various photographic events and publish a quarterly magazine for our members, to inform and encourage them.
Does The Disabled Photographers Society have reviews and complaints?
CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for The Disabled Photographers Society. 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 The Disabled Photographers Society?
The Disabled Photographers Society's website listed in our register data is http://www.the-dps.co.uk. Verify it against the current register before donating. CharityCompare does not process donations or take a commission; the charity's payment provider may charge fees.
Can I claim Gift Aid on a donation to The Disabled Photographers Society?
The register does not record The Disabled Photographers Society as registered with HMRC for Gift Aid. Ask the charity before assuming a donation can be Gift Aided.
Are The Disabled Photographers Society's trustees paid?
The Disabled Photographers Society's annual return for the year ending 31 December 2025 reports that no trustee received remuneration or other benefits from the charity.
What was The Disabled Photographers Society previously called?
The register lists this previous name for The Disabled Photographers Society: The Disabled Photographers Society (Formerly Photography for the Disabled).
When was The Disabled Photographers Society registered as a charity?
The Disabled Photographers Society was entered on the register on 30 September 1971.