dens limited

The charity supports the general public. Dens Limited is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Hemel Hempstead and operates in Hertfordshire.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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

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Local Authority

Hertfordshire

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