Addiction Family Support
Also known as: Drugfam, Drugfam / the Nicholas Mills Foundation, The Nicholas Mills Foundation
To act as a not-for-profit social enterprise which provides support for families affected or bereaved by the consequences and outcomes resulting from a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, gambling and/or other substances. To also promote awareness about how to deal with the nightmare of substance misuse through education and awareness presentations to schools and community groups.
Activities & Mission
To act as a not-for-profit social enterprise which provides support for families affected or bereaved by the consequences and outcomes resulting from a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, gambling and/or other substances. To also promote awareness about how to deal with the nightmare of substance misuse through education and awareness presentations to schools and community groups.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £354,362 | £365,341 | 0 / 35 | |||
| 2023 | £371,415 | £421,164 | 0 / 45 | |||
| 2022 | £509,823 | £351,398 | £311,011 | £161,637 | £139,992 | 12 / 39 |
| 2021 | £237,242 | £284,922 | 0 / 33 | |||
| 2020 | £233,577 | £228,581 | 0 / 21 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Addiction Family Support
What does Addiction Family Support do?
To act as a not-for-profit social enterprise which provides support for families affected or bereaved by the consequences and outcomes resulting from a loved one's harmful use of alcohol, drugs, gambling and/or other substances. To also promote awareness about how to deal with the nightmare of substance misuse through education and awareness presentations to schools and community groups.
How much income did Addiction Family Support report in 2024?
Addiction Family Support reported total income of £354k and reported expenditure of £365k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Addiction Family Support?
Addiction Family Support has a program ratio of 61.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Addiction Family Support registered as a charity?
Addiction Family Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 2008 as charity number 1123316. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Addiction Family Support?
Addiction Family Support is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rodney Savio D'Costa. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Addiction Family Support operate?
Addiction Family Support operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Addiction Family Support a registered charity?
Yes — Addiction Family Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123316.
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LONDON
United Kingdom
EC2A 4NE
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Also Known As
- Drugfam
- Drugfam / the Nicholas Mills Foundation
- The Nicholas Mills Foundation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated