developing health and independence

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and other defined groups. Developing Health And Independence is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Bath and operates in Somerset, Wiltshire, and various other locations.

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

Developing Health and Independence is a charity that aims to assist people who are socially excluded as a result of drug or alcohol use, physical or mental ill health, poor housing, lack of employable skills or other means. DHI helps people to lead healthier more integrated lifestyles and helps to create safer more sustainable communities.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Somerset Wiltshire Bath And North East Somerset South Gloucestershire Bristol City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£11,083,876

Latest Expenditure

£11,287,456

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.6%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £47,647

Charitable Activities £10,984,721

Other Trading £0

Investments £12,682

Other Income £38,826

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,257,261

Raising Funds £30,195

Governance £25,921

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£11,083,876	£11,287,456	£11,257,261	£4,873,354	£4,873,354	211 / 41
2023	£7,740,227	£7,581,800	£7,540,230	£5,061,653	£5,001,421	180 / 73
2022	£6,671,412	£6,504,946	£6,445,826	£4,903,785	£1,307,103	178 / 66
2021	£6,366,616	£6,056,808	£6,004,971	£4,712,908	£1,081,714	160 / 59
2020	£6,046,387	£5,556,717	£4,902,202	£4,311,621	£921,562	157 / 27