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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

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

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

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
Overall Efficiency 99.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,782,000
£5,404,000£5,366,000£1,314,000£1,314,00083 / 71
2024
£4,034,000
£3,916,000£3,875,000£936,000£57,00071 / 61
2023
£3,931,000
£3,986,000£3,986,000£818,000£818,00087 / 129
2022
£3,440,000
£3,377,000£3,377,000£885,000£885,00076 / 56
2021
£3,729,000
£3,310,000£3,310,000£822,000£822,00089 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Acorn Recovery Projects

What does Acorn Recovery Projects do?

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

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.

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.

Details

Address
Calico Homes Ltd
Centenary Court
Croft Street
Burnley
BB11 2ED
Registration Date
24 July 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3940071
Charity Number
1063589

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Trustees

Richard Jones Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
George Kimmance
Also governs 2 other charities
Michael John Wedgeworth
Also governs 2 other charities
Rachael Kaminski
Also governs 2 other charities
Sallie Roxana Louise Bridgen
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • Alcohol and Drug Abstinence Service
  • Adas

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30 July 2026
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