Health Charities That specialise in Addiction and dependency
Discover 93 Health charities that specialise in addiction and dependency. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Group For The Rootless Of Watford (g R O W )
Beneficiary group, Health, HousingWe are a short to medium term homeless hostel providing support for men, aged 25-60, in Watford with complex needs; primarily homelessness, drug and alcohol issues. We provide 24-hr support, in-house therapists, self-help strategies, supportive group work, signposting to external services, assistance with maximising benefits, advice on education and training and follow on support / resettlement.
The National Association For Children Of Alcoholics
Beneficiary group, HealthNacoa provides information and support for everyone affected by a parent's drinking. Our work is about planning a positive future for the 2.6M children who live with parents who drink too much in the UK today; providing them with an opportunity to see that the world can be different from the one they know, that they can break the cycle of addiction and go on to live happy and fulfilled lives.
The Vintners' Foundation
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareAssist charities concerned with relief of the poor, destitute and homeless in Greater London.Assist charities concerned with treating the social effects of alcohol.Support young people, youth projects and designated educational establishments in London.Support certain other charities, as put forward by Liverymen of the Vintners' Company.Assist other charitable causes as agreed by trustees.
Family Groups Limited
Beneficiary group, HealthFamily Groups Limited t/a Al-Anon Family Groups has been in operation since 1951. Al-Anon Family Groups has but one purpose: to help families of alcoholics. Al-Anon is not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organisation or institution; does not engage in any controversy; neither endorses nor opposes any cause. Support groups can be found throughout the UK.
Alliance House Foundation
Charitable activities, HealthThrough charitable activities to support, encourage and promote education concerning the economic, health and social consequences of beverage alcohol use. Activities include providing grants to other charities, publishing educational material, organizing conferences and seminars and other advocacy initiatives.
Essential Drug And Alcohol Services
Beneficiary group, HealthThe 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.
Women's Total Abstinence Educational Union Limited
Arts, Beneficiary group, HealthOur core work is to promote healthy lifestyles by raising awareness of the dangers of alcohol, drugs, smoking and gambling, through various methods: health information display boards; age appropriate literature; current information and news on our website, and social media platforms. Our health information display boards cover topics for all ages and are available free of charge across the UK.
Re-Solv Charity
HealthRE-SOLV WAS ESTABLISHED IN 1984 AND IS A NATIONAL CHARITY SOLELY CONCERNED WITH THE PREVENTION OF SOLVENT AND VOLATILE SUBSTANCE ABUSE THROUGH EDUCATION.
Middleton Day Centre
Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Health, Housing, Professions, Social care, Social welfareGp & Nurse/ Drug & Alcohol services/ Floating Support Team/ Community Drug Outreach Team/ Mental Health services/ Tenancy Support Teams/ social services/ Domestic Violence/ Victim Support/ Homelessness/ Housing/ Legal services/ Community Safety Hot Meals / Washing & Bathing facilities/ Laundry Washing & Drying facilities/ Tea & Coffee/ Needle Exchange/ Activities/ Computer Room/ T.V Lounge
Medical Council On Alcohol
Arts, HealthWe are predominately involved with the production of educational literature regarding the affects of alcohol in health for medical students.The charity is also involved with assisting medical colleagues with alcohol related problems as well as responding to a large number of enquiries from the media and from patients and relatives about alcohol and its affects.
Al-Huda Cultural Centre & Mosque
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, Housing, ReligionActivitiesa. Educational & Cultural Workshopsb. Advice, Advocacy, Information on immigration, housing, benefits, hospitals. c. Family affairs such as marriage, mediation, counselling & Women affairs, d. Substance misuse advice and guidance.e. elderly advice and support & youth work f. Islamic propagation:-five time a day prayers, Ramadan (evening meal) program,
Bradby Club For Young People
Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Social welfareThe Bradby Club work with ages 8 to 25 providing a safe and inclusive environment. Providing open access sessions for young people from disadvantaged backgrounds, affording opportunities and experiences; Improving aspirations and self-esteem. Our specialised services offer prevention and guidance in schools and youth provisions in the following: Substance misuse, sexual health, safer relationships
The Dentists Health Support Trust
HealthOur charity is to give advise and help to members of the Dental profession or dental students or associated workers in the profession who have drug or alcohol problems, or mental health problems as a result of drug or alcohol dependence.
Derwentside Detached Youth Project
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Health, HousingWe provide youth workers to meet young people on the streets with the aim of engaging with them and introducing them to diverse worthwhile activities. We provide advocacy advice and support in terms of sexual health, well-being, drug and alcohol misuse and parenting. We facilitate activities promoting healthier lifestyle and physical wellbeing.
First Stop Centre (mid-Essex Branch)
Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfareTo relieve the condition of disadvantaged persons in mid-Essex experiencing difficulties with homelessness, joblessness, substance misuse, physical and mental health problems, learning difficulties by the provision of support services to assist them in maintaining normal relationships with and within their community.
Amethyst Resource Centre For Alcohol And Drug Education
Beneficiary group, HealthARCADE provides interactive life-skills based alcohol and drug education projects. Our main target group are 9-13 years of age and their parents. the 3 main aims of our work are :- To build self esteemDevelop decision making skills and Provide age appropriate factual alcohol and drug information.
Yorkshire Band Of Hope Union
Beneficiary group, Education, HealthWE PRIMARILY DELIVER ALCOHOL AND DRUG AWARENESS TO CHILDREN IN ALL SETTINGS AND ALL AGES. MAINLY SCHOOLS. WE DELIVER A PROGRAM CALLED BREAKING THE CYCLE.ALSO DELIVER TRAINING TO ANY INTERESTED PARTY AND PROFESSIONALS.
Chittlehamholt Village Hall
Arts, Charity and VCS support, Facilities, Health, Leisure, ReligionThe village hall is used by local inhabitants for various activities such as Lunches, Coffee mornings, Meetings, Garden club, Pilates, Tai Chi, Line Dancing, Dances, Discos, Quizzes, Short Mat Bowls, some church services. The hall has a Alcohol licence used for certain events. The car park and adjacent field is also used for summer fund raising activities.It is a meeting place for the community.
Friends Of Solihull Hospital Association
Associations, Charity and VCS support, Health, LeisureRaise money to buy equipment and sundries for Solihull Hospital solely for the purpose of the welfare of the patients. We also provide a trolley service to all the wards serving sweets confectionary and non alcoholic drinks to the patients. We also run golf days, summer fete, social functions and a sales in the hospital for the visitors on a weekly basis.
Cook's Bethel Otherwise Seaman's Bethel
Health, ReligionSunday meetings for preaching, teaching, worship, prayer: Coffee mornings provide instruction, support, fellowship: Support groups - drug & alcohol rehabilitation, mental health, veterans, other support groups as requested. Evening meetings provide teaching, encouragement, support, and fellowship: Support to the community: Operational base for Street pastors evening patrols, Place of Welcome.
St Swithin's Community Centre
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Health, LeisureOur aim is to provide good facilities for social, educational & sporting activities to local residents and the city of Lincoln at low cost. REGULAR ACTIVITIES ARE: Table tennis, Combatting addiction (alcohol & gambling), Training courses and Support groups run by charities. We also host a lively youth club, as well as a popular parent toddler group and frequently host private events.
The Hillcote Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Health, Housing, Social welfareWe makes small grants to charities with a turnover under £300,000 per year . We support UK charities who work with and support groups that are radically disadvantaged: refugees and asylum seekers, substance abusers, offenders and ex-offenders, at risk and marginalised young people, people in insecure housing.
Street Scene
HealthWe provide treatment for people suffering from past or present addiction to drugs and/or alcohol. This is mostly residential treatment, however we do also offer a limited service for people living in the community. We also provide supported accommodation and after-care services. Although we are based in Bournemourth and Southampton we take clients from all over England.
Phoenix House
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfareThe principal activity of the Company, a registered charity and social landlord, is providing services for those suffering addictions relating to drugs and alcohol in residential, community and prison services and working with service users and their families/carers in socially deprived communities to create a range of positive outcomes. To include health, crime, education, employment and housing.
Barod Project
HealthTo bring about positive and sustained change for individuals and communities in support of the aspirations and needs of those affected by their own or someone else's drug and alcohol use, by offering oppportunities aimed at minimising harm and maximising resilience.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many addiction-and-dependency health charities are there in the UK?
There are 93 registered addiction-and-dependency health charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the addiction-and-dependency health charities by income?
Nuffield Health is the largest by latest reported annual income (£1.5bn). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of addiction-and-dependency health charities?
Addiction-and-dependency health charities reported a combined annual income of £13.5bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for addiction-and-dependency health charities?
Across all addiction-and-dependency health charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 87.2%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of addiction-and-dependency health charities?
Addiction-and-dependency health charities have an average annual income of £3.6m. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.