Acorn Recovery Projects

Also known as: Alcohol and Drug Abstinence Service, Adas

The Charity was formed to promote and provide a 12 Step and non 12 step Abstinence Programme for those who have suffered from addiction problems relating to alcohol and/or drug misuse. The Charity provides various stages of treatment, ie Reduction & Motivation Programme (RAMP) , Day Care, residential, reintegration programmes, Family Programmes, back to work & Post Treatment Recovery Support

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Activities & Mission

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Local Authority

Cheshire East Cheshire West & Chester Lancashire Manchester City Oldham Rochdale Stockport Tameside

Financial Information

Latest Income

£5,782,000

Latest Expenditure

£5,404,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 59% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,000

Charitable Activities £3,902,000

Other Trading £1,877,000

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,366,000

Raising Funds £0

Governance £6,000

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £38,000

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£5,782,000	£5,404,000	£5,366,000	£1,314,000	£1,314,000	83 / 71
2024	£4,034,000	£3,916,000	£3,875,000	£936,000	£57,000	71 / 61
2023	£3,931,000	£3,986,000	£3,986,000	£818,000	£818,000	87 / 129
2022	£3,440,000	£3,377,000	£3,377,000	£885,000	£885,000	76 / 56
2021	£3,729,000	£3,310,000	£3,310,000	£822,000	£822,000	89 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Acorn Recovery Projects

What does Acorn Recovery Projects do?

How much income did Acorn Recovery Projects report in 2025?

Acorn Recovery Projects reported total income of £5.78m and reported expenditure of £5.40m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Acorn Recovery Projects?

Acorn Recovery Projects has a program ratio of 92.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Acorn Recovery Projects registered as a charity?

Acorn Recovery Projects was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 1997 as charity number 1063589. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Acorn Recovery Projects?

Acorn Recovery Projects is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Acorn Recovery Projects operate?

Acorn Recovery Projects operates across 8 areas, including Cheshire East, Cheshire West & Chester, Lancashire and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Acorn Recovery Projects a registered charity?

Yes — Acorn Recovery Projects is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1063589.