Ddrc Healthcare

Also known as: Diving Diseases Research Centre, Diving Diseases Research Centre Limited, Ddrc

To promote the benefits of safer diving practices and of the wider applications of hyperbaric oxygen in general medicine through service delivery, awareness raising, training and research.

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Activities & Mission

To promote the benefits of safer diving practices and of the wider applications of hyperbaric oxygen in general medicine through service delivery, awareness raising, training and research.

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.

Local Authority

Plymouth City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,631,389

Latest Expenditure

£2,272,669

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 85.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 16.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £22,479

Charitable Activities £1,826,962

Other Trading £534,233

Investments £241,205

Other Income £6,510

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,952,084

Raising Funds £320,585

Governance £60,167

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£2,631,389	£2,272,669	£1,952,084	£5,004,476	£500,425	50 / 0
2024	£2,473,849	£2,183,564	£1,849,184	£4,645,756	£504,539	51 / 0
2023	£2,372,538	£2,075,910	£1,795,902	£4,355,471	£304,509	50 / 0
2022	£2,415,599	£1,963,992	£1,695,801	£4,058,843	£735,466	47 / 0
2021	£1,774,263	£2,167,490	£1,973,072	£3,607,236	£0	47 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ddrc Healthcare

What does Ddrc Healthcare do?

To promote the benefits of safer diving practices and of the wider applications of hyperbaric oxygen in general medicine through service delivery, awareness raising, training and research.

How much income did Ddrc Healthcare report in 2025?

Ddrc Healthcare reported total income of £2.63m and reported expenditure of £2.27m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ddrc Healthcare registered as a charity?

Ddrc Healthcare was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 March 1980 as charity number 279652. It has been registered for 46 years.

Who runs Ddrc Healthcare?

Ddrc Healthcare is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ddrc Healthcare operate?

Ddrc Healthcare operates in Plymouth City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ddrc Healthcare a registered charity?

Yes — Ddrc Healthcare is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 279652.