Ley Community Drug Services
Also known as: Ley Community, The Ley Community
The Ley Community provides a structured residential treatment programme for up to 58 entrenched drug and alcohol misusers. It is run as a therapeutic community with extensive resettlement support on completing the treatment programme. Referrals are made from throughout the United Kingdom with local authorities funding treatment.
Activities & Mission
The Ley Community provides a structured residential treatment programme for up to 58 entrenched drug and alcohol misusers. It is run as a therapeutic community with extensive resettlement support on completing the treatment programme. Referrals are made from throughout the United Kingdom with local authorities funding treatment.
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 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1354). How is this calculated?
Higher than 74% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 87% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £172,512 | £216,528 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £89,375 | £150,740 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £15,378 | £159,261 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £1,760,652 | £426,939 | £426,681 | £2,457,658 | £250,000 | 2 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Ley Community Drug Services
What does Ley Community Drug Services do?
The Ley Community provides a structured residential treatment programme for up to 58 entrenched drug and alcohol misusers. It is run as a therapeutic community with extensive resettlement support on completing the treatment programme. Referrals are made from throughout the United Kingdom with local authorities funding treatment.
How much income did Ley Community Drug Services report in 2025?
Ley Community Drug Services reported total income of £173k and reported expenditure of £217k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Ley Community Drug Services?
Ley Community Drug Services has a program ratio of 24.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Health charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1354 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Ley Community Drug Services registered as a charity?
Ley Community Drug Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 March 1999 as charity number 1074874. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Ley Community Drug Services?
Ley Community Drug Services is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alison Cottrell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Ley Community Drug Services operate?
Ley Community Drug Services operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Ley Community Drug Services a registered charity?
Yes — Ley Community Drug Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074874.
Details
LONDON
SE1 6DF
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Also Known As
- Ley Community
- The Ley Community
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated