Dens Limited
Also known as: Dens
DENS is on the frontline, tackling homelessness and poverty in Dacorum, by giving people the chance to build a better future. DENS provides a number of services: The Elms Hostel, short term accommodation; DENS Day Centre, advice and a daytime haven; DENS Rent Aid, a guarantee and support scheme with private landlords; DENS Dacorum Foodbank, emergency food.
Activities & Mission
DENS is on the frontline, tackling homelessness and poverty in Dacorum, by giving people the chance to build a better future. DENS provides a number of services: The Elms Hostel, short term accommodation; DENS Day Centre, advice and a daytime haven; DENS Rent Aid, a guarantee and support scheme with private landlords; DENS Dacorum Foodbank, emergency food.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 20% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Housing 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 | £2,610,219 | £2,548,122 | £2,181,112 | £1,072,942 | £771,380 | 54 / 75 |
| 2024 | £2,574,660 | £2,547,441 | £2,215,121 | £1,028,678 | £755,178 | 51 / 175 |
| 2023 | £2,134,131 | £2,125,960 | £1,842,304 | £1,001,459 | £760,459 | 47 / 54 |
| 2022 | £1,994,792 | £1,855,025 | £1,621,027 | £993,288 | £993,288 | 41 / 75 |
| 2021 | £2,409,962 | £1,901,123 | £1,714,141 | £853,521 | £853,521 | 38 / 54 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Dens Limited
What does Dens Limited do?
DENS is on the frontline, tackling homelessness and poverty in Dacorum, by giving people the chance to build a better future. DENS provides a number of services: The Elms Hostel, short term accommodation; DENS Day Centre, advice and a daytime haven; DENS Rent Aid, a guarantee and support scheme with private landlords; DENS Dacorum Foodbank, emergency food.
How much income did Dens Limited report in 2025?
Dens Limited reported total income of £2.61m and reported expenditure of £2.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Dens Limited?
Dens Limited has a program ratio of 83.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Dens Limited registered as a charity?
Dens Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 April 2003 as charity number 1097185. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Dens Limited?
Dens Limited 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 Dens Limited operate?
Dens Limited operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Dens Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Dens Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1097185.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated