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The Society For The Study Of Addiction

Also known as: The Society for the Study of Addiction to Alcohol and Other Drugs

Publication of society journals. Professional training grants (Fellowships, PhD students,Bursaries) Specific policy projects. The setting up of addictions professionals' organisations. We hold an annual conference and support other conferences. Communicate policy projects' findings to policy makers & research findings to practitioners. Maintain the society website/online resources

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Activities & Mission

Publication of society journals. Professional training grants (Fellowships, PhD students,Bursaries) Specific policy projects. The setting up of addictions professionals' organisations. We hold an annual conference and support other conferences. Communicate policy projects' findings to policy makers & research findings to practitioners. Maintain the society website/online resources

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
£1,387,128
Latest Expenditure
£1,685,463

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 121.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 65% of UK Arts 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 £0
Charitable Activities £1,239,537
Other Trading £0
Investments £147,591
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,685,463
Raising Funds £0
Governance £39,817
Grants to Institutions £73,830
Other Expenditure £0

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
£1,387,128
£1,685,463£1,685,463£4,869,426£1,073,2199 / 0
2024
£1,418,714
£1,398,067£1,398,067£5,128,249£1,371,5549 / 0
2023
£1,360,009
£1,293,126£1,293,126£4,831,394£1,350,9078 / 0
2022
£1,170,061
£1,218,114£1,218,114£4,986,818£1,284,0248 / 0
2021
£1,238,428
£1,146,266£1,146,266£4,959,511£1,782,0778 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Society For The Study Of Addiction

What does The Society For The Study Of Addiction do?

Publication of society journals. Professional training grants (Fellowships, PhD students,Bursaries) Specific policy projects. The setting up of addictions professionals' organisations. We hold an annual conference and support other conferences. Communicate policy projects' findings to policy makers & research findings to practitioners. Maintain the society website/online resources

How much income did The Society For The Study Of Addiction report in 2025?

The Society For The Study Of Addiction reported total income of £1.39m and reported expenditure of £1.69m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Society For The Study Of Addiction?

The Society For The Study Of Addiction has a program ratio of 121.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 95% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Society For The Study Of Addiction registered as a charity?

The Society For The Study Of Addiction was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 1992 as charity number 1009826. It has been registered for 34 years.

Who runs The Society For The Study Of Addiction?

The Society For The Study Of Addiction is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Owen Bowden-Jones. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Society For The Study Of Addiction operate?

The Society For The Study Of Addiction operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Society For The Study Of Addiction a registered charity?

Yes — The Society For The Study Of Addiction is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1009826.

Details

Address
EAGLE HOUSE
28 BILLING ROAD
NORTHAMPTON
NN1 5AJ
Registration Date
17 March 1992
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1009826
Charity Number
1009826

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Trustees

Professor Owen Bowden-Jones Chair
Dr Clarissa Edwards
Dr Gemma Maria June Taylor
Dr Iain David Smith
Dr Inge Kersbergen
Dr Kyla Hayley Thomas
Dr Louise Ann Sell
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Dr Lucy Troup
Dr Sarah Louise Welch
Dr Sharon Cox
Dr Stephen Philip Sharman
Professor Karen Ersche
Professor Leonie Sarah Brose
Professor Matthew James Field

Sectors & Classifications

Arts Charitable activities Education Health

Also Known As

  • The Society for the Study of Addiction to Alcohol and Other Drugs

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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