# Equal Ability Radio

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1201126 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1201126)
- Website: http://www.bigearradio.com/Index.html
- Latest income: £942; spending £777
- What it funds: Education / training, Disability, Human rights / equality / diversity
- Who it helps: People with disabilities, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Provides advocacy / advice / information, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales
- Other names: Big Ear Radio (working)
- Trustees: 2
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/equal-ability-radio

Equal Ability Radio, a registered charity broadcaster is based in the UK but potentially serving one billion disabled listeners, the disadvantaged, families and carers worldwide. We seek to provide medical equipment, treatments and respite care.It will fund its overheads and costs through commercial advertising, merchandise, donations, sponsorship, grants staged events and gift aid.

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2025 | £942 | £777 | not filed |
| 1 Apr 2024 | £1,022 | £718 | not filed |

## Charitable objects

> The objects of the CIO are:1. To advance the education and training of the public and in particular, but not exclusively, persons who have a learning disability in Radio broadcasting and media skills techniques and to advance the education of the public through Radio broadcasts on such topics as the trustees deem fit; and2. To relieve the needs and preserve and protect the physical and mental health of those suffering long-term or life-limiting illnesses and / or disabilities through the provision of grants to cover the costs of specialist treatment or equipment and such other assistance as the trustees deem appropriate.

## What it funds

Equal Ability Radio is registered under the Charity Commission purposes education / training, disability and human rights / equality / diversity for people with disabilities; the register records that it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides advocacy / advice / information. In its latest reported year Equal Ability Radio reported income of £942 and spending of £777. Over its last 2 reported years, to 1 Apr 2025, it spent £1,495 in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

## How to apply

OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Equal Ability Radio in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (bigearradio.com) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.

## Questions

### Is Equal Ability Radio open for applications now?

Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Equal Ability Radio is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.

### Where does Equal Ability Radio fund?

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales.

### Does Equal Ability Radio give grants to individuals?

Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Equal Ability Radio makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.

### How much does Equal Ability Radio give each year?

The register does not break out Equal Ability Radio's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 1 Apr 2025 was £777. Over its last 2 reported years its spending averaged £748 a year.

### How large is Equal Ability Radio?

In its latest reported year Equal Ability Radio reported income of £942 and spending of £777.


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