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Via Community LTD

Also known as: Wandsworth Drug Project Waltham Forest Drug Project, Wdp, Westminster Drug Project, Westminster Drug Project Limited

The provision of advice , information , treatment and support services to people with issues around substance misuse.

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Activities & Mission

The provision of advice , information , treatment and support services to people with issues around substance misuse.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£36,706,649
Latest Expenditure
£36,609,808

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 81% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample: 307). How is this calculated?

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

Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 78% of UK Health charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £343,608
Charitable Activities £36,279,917
Other Trading £0
Investments £83,124
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £36,609,808
Raising Funds £0
Governance £203,306
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£36,706,649
£36,609,808£36,609,808£8,750,373£8,750,373564 / 110
2024
£25,891,624
£26,765,863£26,765,863£8,333,896£8,333,896432 / 120
2023
£25,625,062
£25,956,179£25,956,179£9,208,135£9,208,135412 / 120
2022
£22,622,507
£21,439,733£21,439,733£9,605,323£7,628,777370 / 120
2021
£23,316,239
£23,384,378£23,384,378£8,422,549£2,896,190400 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Via Community LTD

What does Via Community LTD do?

The provision of advice , information , treatment and support services to people with issues around substance misuse.

How much income did Via Community LTD report in 2025?

Via Community LTD reported total income of £36.71m and reported expenditure of £36.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Via Community LTD?

Via Community LTD has a program ratio of 99.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Health charities with income over £10M (sample of 307 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Via Community LTD registered as a charity?

Via Community LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 January 1994 as charity number 1031602. It has been registered for 32 years.

Who runs Via Community LTD?

Via Community LTD is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Charles Waddicor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Via Community LTD operate?

Via Community LTD operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Via Community LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Via Community LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1031602.

Details

Address
Passmores House
Third Avenue
HARLOW
Essex
CM18 6YL
Registration Date
17 January 1994
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1031602
Charity Number
1031602

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Trustees

Charles Waddicor Chair
Claire Denton
Don MacIntyre
Heather Cook
James Copeland
Jamie Giles
Jennifer Aikman
Lloyd Humphreys
Magda Howlett
Michael Jeffery Walsh
Pedro Dalton
RICHARD PAUL
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Wandsworth Drug Project Waltham Forest Drug Project
  • Wdp
  • Westminster Drug Project
  • Westminster Drug Project Limited

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14 May 2026
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