The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
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Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 385). How is this calculated?
Higher than 7% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 4% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,164,299 | £2,110,192 | £1,128,868 | £2,518,003 | £2,518,003 | 21 / 150 |
| 2024 | £1,830,465 | £2,063,690 | £1,168,773 | £2,523,633 | £2,523,633 | 21 / 150 |
| 2023 | £1,769,948 | £1,871,836 | £1,043,672 | £2,636,622 | £2,320,996 | 20 / 150 |
| 2022 | £1,852,346 | £1,823,469 | £1,012,184 | £2,723,886 | £2,279,336 | 20 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,324,479 | £1,185,496 | £755,196 | £2,776,983 | £1,643,945 | 20 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited
What does The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited do?
Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others to recover from alcoholism. The only requirement for membership is a desire to stop drinking.
How much income did The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited report in 2025?
The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited reported total income of £2.16m and reported expenditure of £2.11m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited?
The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited has a program ratio of 52.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 385 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited registered as a charity?
The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 March 1969 as charity number 226745. It has been registered for 57 years.
Who runs The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited?
The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited is governed by a board of 22 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited operate?
The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited a registered charity?
Yes — The General Service Board Of Alcoholics Anonymous (great Britain) Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 226745.
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- 2 November 2026
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