Drugscience LTD
Also known as: Iscd Ltd, Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs
Advance education of public in harms of drug taking to prevent & mitigate suffering caused by drug harms & assoc behaviours. Promote good health of public through advice to public & practitioners impacted by drug taking in any way. Promote research in subject of drugs & drug taking for public benefit & into effects on public & society in general, whether physical, medical, psychological or social.
Activities & Mission
Advance education of public in harms of drug taking to prevent & mitigate suffering caused by drug harms & assoc behaviours. Promote good health of public through advice to public & practitioners impacted by drug taking in any way. Promote research in subject of drugs & drug taking for public benefit & into effects on public & society in general, whether physical, medical, psychological or social.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 273). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £704,900 | £568,282 | £414,854 | £947,403 | £947,403 | 5 / 0 |
| 2023 | £915,580 | £706,735 | £585,391 | £810,785 | £810,785 | 7 / 20 |
| 2022 | £998,766 | £691,970 | £556,372 | £601,940 | £337,675 | 7 / 40 |
| 2021 | £621,633 | £552,332 | £449,423 | £295,144 | £217,831 | 8 / 9 |
| 2020 | £672,184 | £453,708 | £347,007 | £225,843 | £126,358 | 5 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Drugscience LTD
What does Drugscience LTD do?
Advance education of public in harms of drug taking to prevent & mitigate suffering caused by drug harms & assoc behaviours. Promote good health of public through advice to public & practitioners impacted by drug taking in any way. Promote research in subject of drugs & drug taking for public benefit & into effects on public & society in general, whether physical, medical, psychological or social.
How much income did Drugscience LTD report in 2024?
Drugscience LTD reported total income of £705k and reported expenditure of £568k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Drugscience LTD?
Drugscience LTD has a program ratio of 58.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Research charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 273 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Drugscience LTD registered as a charity?
Drugscience LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 January 2013 as charity number 1150449. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Drugscience LTD?
Drugscience LTD 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 Drugscience LTD operate?
Drugscience LTD operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Drugscience LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Drugscience LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1150449.
Details
27 New Dover Road
Canterbury
Kent
CT1 3DN
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Also Known As
- Iscd Ltd
- Independent Scientific Committee on Drugs
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated