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Community Discovery And Recovery Services

Also known as: Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services, Community Drug Service for South London, Community Drug Service

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ADDICTION , MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER PSYCHOSOCIAL CONDITIONS. PROVIDING A HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING; THEIR RECOVERY AND RE-INTEGRATION. WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR FAMILY AND CARERS. WE OFFER: COUNSELLING, AFTERCARE, OUTREACH, FAMILY SERVICE, DAY PROGRAMME, ETE SKILLS, HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

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Activities & Mission

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ADDICTION , MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER PSYCHOSOCIAL CONDITIONS. PROVIDING A HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING; THEIR RECOVERY AND RE-INTEGRATION. WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR FAMILY AND CARERS. WE OFFER: COUNSELLING, AFTERCARE, OUTREACH, FAMILY SERVICE, DAY PROGRAMME, ETE SKILLS, HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

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

Latest Income
£1,308,796
Latest Expenditure
£1,112,802

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 40% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 483). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 53% of UK Health 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 £14,822
Charitable Activities £1,283,793
Other Trading £0
Investments £10,181
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,112,802
Raising Funds £0
Governance £36,407
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,308,796
£1,112,802£1,112,802£704,695£704,69525 / 15
2024
£994,919
£997,496£997,496£508,701£508,70123 / 18
2023
£975,365
£918,708£918,708£511,278£511,27827 / 16
2022
£895,956
£842,624£842,624£454,621£454,62124 / 20
2021
£903,831
£695,918£695,918£401,286£375,80720 / 20

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community Discovery And Recovery Services

What does Community Discovery And Recovery Services do?

TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ADDICTION , MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER PSYCHOSOCIAL CONDITIONS. PROVIDING A HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING; THEIR RECOVERY AND RE-INTEGRATION. WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR FAMILY AND CARERS. WE OFFER: COUNSELLING, AFTERCARE, OUTREACH, FAMILY SERVICE, DAY PROGRAMME, ETE SKILLS, HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

How much income did Community Discovery And Recovery Services report in 2025?

Community Discovery And Recovery Services reported total income of £1.31m and reported expenditure of £1.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Community Discovery And Recovery Services?

Community Discovery And Recovery Services has a program ratio of 85.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 40% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 483 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Community Discovery And Recovery Services registered as a charity?

Community Discovery And Recovery Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 November 1993 as charity number 1028663. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Community Discovery And Recovery Services?

Community Discovery And Recovery Services is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is DAVID HENRY KNIGHT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Community Discovery And Recovery Services operate?

Community Discovery And Recovery Services operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Community Discovery And Recovery Services a registered charity?

Yes — Community Discovery And Recovery Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1028663.

Details

Address
296a Kingston Road
LONDON
SW20 8LX
Registration Date
16 November 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1028663
Charity Number
1028663

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Trustees

DAVID HENRY KNIGHT Chair
ANNA WHITFIELD
MARK INGRAM
Rosa Maria Bonini

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Community Drug and Alcohol Recovery Services
  • Community Drug Service for South London
  • Community Drug Service

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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