What We Do
We support you with any aspect of your benefits application so you can achieve independence at home
The majority of our staff have a disability or care for someone who does, so we understand the barriers disabled people can face
We can provide home visits, removing barriers to benefits for those who cannot travel
DISH provides information, advice and support for people living with a disability in
Fenland, Huntingdonshire and South Cambridgeshire.
Headline News
DISH Announces New Registered Name to Reflect Our Growing Reach
We are pleased to share an important update about our charity. To better reflect the wider area we now cover and the broader range of communities we support, our registered name has changed. Although our work began in Huntingdonshire, we now provide information, guidance and support to people beyond that original area.
This change marks the next stage in our development and helps ensure our name reflects who we are today: a service focused on accessible, practical and personalised information for people living with a disability, carers, families and professionals.
What is changing?
Our new registered name is Disability Information Services Hub. We will continue to use our familiar working name, DISH, which many people already know and recognise.
Why have we changed our name?
As demand for our services has grown, so has the area we support. Our new registered name gives a clearer picture of the work we do and the communities we serve. It also helps make our purpose easier to understand for new clients, partner organisations and funders.
What stays the same?
Our commitment to providing accessible information, guidance and support remains unchanged. The same dedicated team will continue to support people with clear, practical information and a friendly, approachable service.
Our contact details, values and day-to-day support remain the same. People who already know us as DISH can continue to use that name when getting in touch with us.
What this means for you
You do not need to take any action. If you currently receive support from us, or if you work with us as a partner organisation, you can continue to contact us as usual.
We would like to thank everyone who has supported DISH as our work has grown. We look forward to continuing to provide trusted information and support to the communities we serve.
For more information, please contact info@dish.org.uk [...]
Support DISH Through Waitrose Community Matters
We are delighted to announce that we have been selected as one of the local good causes taking part in the Waitrose Community Matters scheme at Waitrose St Ives.
This fantastic initiative gives Waitrose customers the opportunity to support local charities and community groups simply by doing their regular shopping. Every time you shop in store, you’ll receive a green token at the checkout. We would be incredibly grateful if you could place your token in our Community Matters box to help us secure a share of the available funding.
How You Can Help
Supporting us couldn’t be easier:
Visit Waitrose St Ives
Complete your shopping
Collect your green token at the checkout
Place your token in our box
Every token counts and helps increase the amount of funding we receive.
Why Your Vote Matters
The funding generated through the Community Matters scheme will help us continue our work and make an even greater impact within our local community. Whether you’ve supported us before or are hearing about us for the first time, your vote is a simple but powerful way to make a difference.
Spread the Word
You can help us share this opportunity with friends, family, colleagues, and neighbours. The more people who know about the scheme, the more green tokens we can collect.
We would like to say a huge thank you to Waitrose & Partners for supporting local organisations through this wonderful community programme, and to everyone who chooses to vote for us. [...]
DISH joins national celebration of the big impact small charities have in communities across the UK
This Small Charity Week (22–29 June), Disability Huntingdonshire is proud to be part of a national celebration of the vital role small charities play in communities across the UK.
This year’s campaign, Small charities. Big impact., shines a light on the difference small charities make every day, supporting people, strengthening communities and creating change where it matters most.
In Cambridgeshire, small charities like DISH play a crucial role in helping people living with a disability feel informed, supported and connected to their community. DISH provides practical, personalised support for people navigating welfare benefits and works alongside them to access other services and support that can make everyday life easier.
As part of Small Charity Week, DISH will share stories that highlight the real difference our local charity makes. This will include sharing The Difference DISH Makes, a film produced by Light and Star Media after DISH won a Small Charity Week competition in 2025. The film gives people the opportunity to hear directly from those whom DISH has supported and to understand the difference that personal, local support can make.
Small charities are where change really happens. They are rooted in their communities, responding quickly to local needs and providing support that fits real people and real places.
At a time when many communities are facing increasing pressure, their role has never been more important.
Tracy Hyland, Chief Executive at DISH, said:
“From the moment someone first contacts DISH, we want them to feel heard, understood and treated with respect. Many of the people who come to us are navigating difficult circumstances, and being listened to can be the first step towards feeling supported and less alone.
Our impact can be immediate once an award is granted. The relief people tell us they feel is an affirmation of why we do what we do. The support we offer is personal, respectful and caring, and the time our team takes with every client makes a real difference.
There has not been a week in the last seven years when I have not felt proud of what DISH achieves, and especially of our staff team. They make me proud every day.”
Gethyn Williams, Chair of Trustees at DISH, said:
“Small charities are often the organisations closest to people’s everyday lives. They understand local communities, build trusted relationships and can respond quickly when people’s circumstances change. Larger organisations and public services play a crucial role, but small charities like DISH provide the personal connection, local knowledge and flexibility that can make all the difference.”
Small Charity Week is a moment to recognise and support the work of small charities across the UK.
Because when small charities thrive, communities thrive. And when communities thrive, society is stronger.
Visit Our Services to find out more about the support available. [...]
Disability Huntingdonshire premieres new film showcasing The Difference DISH Makes
Disability Huntingdonshire (DISH) today launches The Difference DISH Makes, a new promotional film produced by Light and Star Media, which highlights the charity’s impact across Huntingdonshire, Fenland and South Cambridgeshire.
Known locally as DISH, the charity supports people with disabilities and older people to access support and apply for welfare benefits to support their needs. The film The Difference DISH Makes profiles DISH’s work and features contributions from staff, clients and referring organisations, offering a powerful insight into the difference the charity makes every day.
The film was created after DISH was selected as the winner of Light & Star Media’s filmmaking giveaway during Small Charities Week 2025.
Both films produced as part of the project are available on DISH’s website at www.dish.org.uk.
Martin John, Director of Light and Star Media, said:
“It has been such a pleasure working with DISH, who won our filmmaking giveaway as part of the 2025 Small Charities Week. Light & Star Media exists to help third sector organisations ‘shine a light and lead the way’ through filmmaking. Unfortunately, people with disabilities are often stigmatised, so my hope is that this short film helps to raise awareness of the issues they face, as well as raise the profile of the excellent work that DISH does in Huntingdonshire and surrounding areas. To learn more about our work, visit www.lightstarmedia.co.uk“
Tracy Hyland, Chief Executive of DISH, added:
“This film was created with the sole intention of demonstrating the impact DISH makes, not just to the staff, but to people who use our services or refer to us. The uniqueness of what we do is best told by the people who use our services. We are delighted and incredibly grateful to both the clients and organisations who contributed to this amazing piece of film. For any organisation looking to capture the true impact of their work, I cannot recommend Martin enough. He guided us through the process with professionalism, kindness and patience, and what he has produced is something we are all very proud of.
The Difference DISH Makes – 6-minute version
The Difference DISH Makes – 3-minute version [...]
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