dens limited
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.
Fundraising
See where Dens Limited is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£2,574,660
Latest Expenditure
£2,547,441
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 86.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 87.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £661,878
Charitable Activities £880,783
Other Trading £73,170
Investments £0
Other Income £958,829
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £2,215,121
Raising Funds £332,320
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 2020 | £1,843,092 | £1,703,395 | £1,527,396 | £344,682 | £312,684 | 38 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
1 Queensway
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1HT
Hemel Hempstead
HP1 1HT
Email
office@dens.org.ukWebsite
www.dens.org.ukRegistration Date
24 April 2003
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
3999222
Charity Number
1097185
Trustees
ERIC PILLINGER
IAN TOTTMAN
Carolyn Barkin
Ian Stelfox
Paul Andrew Smart
Nigel Howard Thompson
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- DENS