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Essential Drug And Alcohol Services

Also known as: East Dorset Drugs and Alcohol Advisory Service, E.d.a.s.

The charity aims to benefit the public by promoting the prevention of drug misuse and supporting those suffering from or at risk of suffering from drug and alcohol misuse. A range of services are provided including adult, young peoples and aftercare services which address the potential problems related to substance misuse. Training is provided to accredited standards.

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Activities & Mission

The charity aims to benefit the public by promoting the prevention of drug misuse and supporting those suffering from or at risk of suffering from drug and alcohol misuse. A range of services are provided including adult, young peoples and aftercare services which address the potential problems related to substance misuse. Training is provided to accredited standards.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£344,077
Latest Expenditure
£302,985

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 135.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 96% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,406
Charitable Activities £737,150
Other Trading £25,041
Investments £1,675
Other Income £4,060

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,045,077
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £2,237

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£344,077
£302,9850 / 4
2024
£318,631
£416,8250 / 6
2023
£352,950
£483,1970 / 5
2022
£770,332
£1,047,314£1,045,077£260,295£210,24729 / 5
2021
£1,143,008
£1,167,115£1,167,115£537,277£166,53135 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Essential Drug And Alcohol Services

What does Essential Drug And Alcohol Services do?

The charity aims to benefit the public by promoting the prevention of drug misuse and supporting those suffering from or at risk of suffering from drug and alcohol misuse. A range of services are provided including adult, young peoples and aftercare services which address the potential problems related to substance misuse. Training is provided to accredited standards.

How much income did Essential Drug And Alcohol Services report in 2025?

Essential Drug And Alcohol Services reported total income of £344k and reported expenditure of £303k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Essential Drug And Alcohol Services?

Essential Drug And Alcohol Services has a program ratio of 135.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 96% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Essential Drug And Alcohol Services registered as a charity?

Essential Drug And Alcohol Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 June 1990 as charity number 900565. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Essential Drug And Alcohol Services?

Essential Drug And Alcohol Services is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Essential Drug And Alcohol Services operate?

Essential Drug And Alcohol Services operates across 5 areas, including Devon, Dorset, Hampshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Essential Drug And Alcohol Services a registered charity?

Yes — Essential Drug And Alcohol Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 900565.

Details

Address
Dorset House
5 Church Street
Wimborne
Dorset
BH21 1JH
Registration Date
20 June 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
900565
Charity Number
900565

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Trustees

CHAOQUN TANG
EDWARD TAYLOR
Also governs 1 other charity
Lucy Joanne Sanger
MARC DEL LLANO LLB

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Health

Also Known As

  • East Dorset Drugs and Alcohol Advisory Service
  • E.d.a.s.

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