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The Drinkaware Trust

Also known as: The Portman Group Trust

Drinkaware aims to get people to think differently about alcohol. Our entire focus is on getting people to understand the harm it can do to our health, our families and those around us.Our vision is of a society where alcohol is enjoyed responsibly, where its potential for harm is reduced and where consumers are supported in practical ways to make informed decisions about their drinking.

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Activities & Mission

Drinkaware aims to get people to think differently about alcohol. Our entire focus is on getting people to understand the harm it can do to our health, our families and those around us.Our vision is of a society where alcohol is enjoyed responsibly, where its potential for harm is reduced and where consumers are supported in practical ways to make informed decisions about their drinking.

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
£6,340,472
Latest Expenditure
£7,122,222

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 92.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,884,092
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £345,643
Investments £77,191
Other Income £33,546

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,587,261
Raising Funds £465,119
Governance £175,668
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £69,842

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£6,340,472
£7,122,222£6,587,261£4,012,235£3,206,27037 / 0
2023
£6,425,068
£5,743,048£5,235,245£4,793,985£3,182,79231 / 0
2022
£6,290,845
£5,768,737£5,313,716£4,111,965£1,926,69326 / 0
2021
£5,559,543
£5,011,464£4,540,094£3,589,857£1,961,78224 / 0
2020
£6,022,497
£4,708,691£4,233,091£3,041,778£1,795,30727 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Drinkaware Trust

What does The Drinkaware Trust do?

Drinkaware aims to get people to think differently about alcohol. Our entire focus is on getting people to understand the harm it can do to our health, our families and those around us.Our vision is of a society where alcohol is enjoyed responsibly, where its potential for harm is reduced and where consumers are supported in practical ways to make informed decisions about their drinking.

How much income did The Drinkaware Trust report in 2024?

The Drinkaware Trust reported total income of £6.34m and reported expenditure of £7.12m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Drinkaware Trust?

The Drinkaware Trust has a program ratio of 103.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Drinkaware Trust registered as a charity?

The Drinkaware Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 November 2002 as charity number 1094586. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs The Drinkaware Trust?

The Drinkaware Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is LUCY VICTORIA WINWOOD ARMSTRONG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Drinkaware Trust operate?

The Drinkaware Trust operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and Scotland.

Is The Drinkaware Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Drinkaware Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1094586.

Details

Address
1st Floor
Michael House
35 Chiswell Street
Registration Date
13 November 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3986661
Charity Number
1094586

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Trustees

LUCY VICTORIA WINWOOD ARMSTRONG Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Christopher Michael Jowsey
David Hutchinson
Emma Reynolds
Remalie Comport
Rosie Lucy Donachie
Simon Stephens
Stephen Bruce Ray

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The Portman Group Trust

Data & trust

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