Alcohol Research UK
Also known as: Alcohol Change UK, Alcohol Concern
We work to significantly reduce alcohol harm in the UK by: funding, commissioning and sharing research; working to ensure more and better support and treatment; encouraging better policy and regulation; shifting drinking cultures through our campaigns; and working to change drinking behaviours by providing advice and information.
Activities & Mission
We work to significantly reduce alcohol harm in the UK by: funding, commissioning and sharing research; working to ensure more and better support and treatment; encouraging better policy and regulation; shifting drinking cultures through our campaigns; and working to change drinking behaviours by providing advice and information.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 11% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 7% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,948,096 | £3,535,385 | £2,574,653 | £9,794,527 | £7,743,988 | 37 / 128 |
| 2024 | £1,422,177 | £2,257,557 | £1,805,184 | £11,612,186 | £9,905,550 | 25 / 96 |
| 2023 | £1,227,664 | £1,831,958 | £1,441,947 | £11,725,052 | £9,855,483 | 20 / 75 |
| 2022 | £1,011,647 | £2,067,637 | £1,281,481 | £12,484,316 | £10,846,172 | 17 / 47 |
| 2021 | £793,224 | £1,686,415 | £1,387,860 | £13,172,004 | £10,848,306 | 16 / 18 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Alcohol Research UK
What does Alcohol Research UK do?
We work to significantly reduce alcohol harm in the UK by: funding, commissioning and sharing research; working to ensure more and better support and treatment; encouraging better policy and regulation; shifting drinking cultures through our campaigns; and working to change drinking behaviours by providing advice and information.
How much income did Alcohol Research UK report in 2025?
Alcohol Research UK reported total income of £1.95m and reported expenditure of £3.54m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Alcohol Research UK?
Alcohol Research UK has a program ratio of 132.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Alcohol Research UK registered as a charity?
Alcohol Research UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 February 2011 as charity number 1140287. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Alcohol Research UK?
Alcohol Research UK is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Michael Urwin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Alcohol Research UK operate?
Alcohol Research UK operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Alcohol Research UK a registered charity?
Yes — Alcohol Research UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140287.
Details
The Finsbury Business Centre Ltd
40 Bowling Green Lane
London
EC1R 0NE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Alcohol Change UK
- Alcohol Concern
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated