Disability Resource Centre is a registered Charity (No. 1034581) and a Company Limited by Guarantee (2897250). We are governed by a Board of Directors, who are elected on a rotational basis at our Annual General Meeting each year from our membership.

We are committed to the principle that disabled people should be in control of their own organisation. At any time, at least 80% of our Directors must class themselves as disabled or having a long term health condition. This means that we are defined as a Disabled Person’s User Led Organisation (DPULO).

The members of our Board of Directors act as charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and directors for the purposes of company law. New directors are recruited on the basis of the skills, knowledge and experience they can bring to the role.

Board of Directors

If you are a member of the Disability Resource Centre and would like to find out more about joining our Board of Directors, please contact:

Louise Mckiernan, Chief Executive and Company Secretary on 03030 40 20 40 or email lmckiernan@disability.co.uk

Alternatively, you can write to Louise at:
Disability Resource Centre
Information, Health and Wellbeing Centre
Unit 18, Ace Business Park
Mackadown Lane
Kitts Green
Birmingham
B33 0LD.

The Disability Resource Centre (DRC) operates a membership scheme for individuals and organisations.

Membership is open to individuals aged 16 years or over and any group, or organisation, which is run by a minimum of 80% of individuals with a disability. Our constitution does require that a minimum of 80% of our members class themselves as disabled or have a long term health condition.

Being a full member of DRC gives you the opportunity to become involved in the running of DRC, attend and vote at the Annual General Meeting and stand for election to the Board of Directors, after six months, either through being co-opted or being elected at the Annual General Meeting.

At present DRC does not charge for individual membership, however you can opt to contribute towards the cost of us undertaking our work.

If you are interested in becoming a member you can obtain a pack by emailing drc@disability.co.uk or by calling 03030 40 20 40.

Please send your completed application form to Louise Mckiernan, Chief Executive and Company Secretary by email to lmckiernan@disability.co.uk

Alternatively, you can post your application to Louise at:

Disability Resource Centre
Information, Health and Wellbeing Centre
Unit 18, Ace Business Park
Mackadown Lane
Kitts Green
Birmingham
B33 0LD.