Addiction and dependency `HE201`¶

Addiction and dependency is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Health categoryand the Health condition subcategory.

1,116 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.55% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	244	0.29%
£10k - £100k	317	0.49%
£100k - £250k	121	0.63%
£250k - £500k	99	1.09%
£500k - £1m	89	1.54%
£1m - £10m	111	1.40%
Over £10m	26	1.40%
Total	1,007	0.53%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	735	0.44%
oscr	239	0.94%
ccni	142	2.00%
Total	1,116	0.55%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
CHANGE, GROW, LIVE [Charity number: 1079327] CGL provides a range of services to support individuals, families and communities whose lives are adversely affected by crime, substance misuse, homelessness, anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, social deprivation and lack of opportunity.The Charity works with challenging service users with complex needs, including those with entrenched drug habits and offending behaviour.	£242,226,000
change,grow,live [Charity number: SC039861] 3. The objects of the Charity are to relieve poverty in particular but not exclusively through the provision of housing, to relieve sickness and to advance the education and training in particular of all persons (and members of their families) who: 3.1.1 have committed or are likely to commit a criminal act or acts. or 3.1.2 have been or are or are in danger of becoming substance misusers. or 3.1.3 have been or are or are in danger of becoming addicted to or dependent upon drugs of any description including without limitation on the generality of the foregoing illegal drugs, alcohol, solvents or other addictive substances. or 3.1.4 have been or are or are likely to become victims of domestic abuse. or 3.1.5 have been or are or are likely to become homeless. or 3.1.6 suffer mental ill health. or 3.1.7 have suffered a legal restriction on their liberty In any penal or correctional establishment. to advance the education of the public by promoting study and research into homelessness and all aspects of and methods of crime prevention and delinquency and the prevention of drug abuse and substance misuse and to disseminate the useful results of such research. to promote for the public benefit the prevention of criminal acts and of drug abuse and substance misuse and of homelessness. to promote for the public benefit the protection of people and property from criminal acts and the effects of drug abuse and substance misuse. the promotion of charitable purposes within the member countries of the European Union, for the advancement of education, the protection of health, the relief of poverty, sickness and distress and to reduce substance related harm to the individual and the wider community. and to undertake such other activities as are charitable.	£242,225,000
TURNING POINT [Charity number: 234887] Turning Point provides health and social care services for people with a learning disability and also people at risk of, or with a mental health diagnosis, mental health issues, drug or alcohol use, misuse or dependency or other addictive behaviours.	£143,694,000
HUMANKIND CHARITY [Charity number: 515755] Humankind Charity specialise in working with people with complex, multiple needs and are committed to multi disciplinary working, within our own teams and with external agencies. We work with disadvantaged people and communities. Our main areas of work focus on Accommodation & Housing Support, Substance misuse, Families and young people, education, training and employment.	£70,852,215
PARTNERSHIP SUPPORT GROUP [Charity number: 1175080] The provision of social care, welfare, support, health, education, employment and housing support, particularly for people who have learning difficulties, mental health problems, are on the autistic spectrum, have physical illness, other health needs, are elderly or infirm or have support needs because of their youth, lack of education, poverty, the misuse of drugs, alcohol or other substances.	£65,394,000
Choice Support [Charity number: 1156486] Provision of support for those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health (including those persons suffering from alcohol, drug and other substance misuse) disability, financial or other hardship by the provision of welfare and support (financial or otherwise), health and social care, employment, housing and enterprise support.	£65,394,000
We Are With You [Charity number: SC040009] The relief of poverty and sickness among those persons generally who are dependent upon or affected by addiction to narcotic drugs and other similar substances or compounds of possible potential or suspected danger to the individual and the community (hereinafter referred to as drugs). (ii) The relief of poverty and sickness among parents of children affected by dependence upon or addiction to drugs and among families, any members of which are dependent upon or affected by addiction to drugs. (iii) The education and training of the individual and the community at large and advancement of education and training in and research into the danger arising from the habitual or other use of drugs together with publication of literature relating to dependence upon or addiction to drugs and of the results of any such research. (iv) The prevention of dependence upon or addiction to drugs, the consultation, treatment and care of those suffering from, and rehabilitation of those relieved from, dependence upon or addiction to drugs PROVIDED ALWAYS that any such treatment as aforesaid shall be carried out only under the supervision of a duly qualified medical practitioner under the National Health Service and wherever there occurs any reference in this Deed to treatment such treatment shall be construed as so limited.	£64,517,000
We Are With You [Charity number: 1001957] PROVIDES A RANGE OF SERVICES FOR DRUG AND ALCOHOL MISUSERS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN COMMUNTY AND PRISON ENVIRONMENTS. FROM EDUCATION AND PREVENTION TO COMMUNITY SERVICES AND RESIDENTIAL REHABILIATION.WE ALSO SUPORT THE MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF PEOPLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH DIFFICULITIES	£64,517,000
Lifeline Project (subject to insolvency proceedings) [Charity number: SC045486] The objects for which the Company is established (“the Objects”) are to relieve poverty, sickness and distress among those persons affected or who suffer from: 3.1.1 the addiction to drugs of any kind. 3.1.2 poor mental, emotional or physical health. 3.1.3 obesity and 3.1.4 sexually transmitted diseases including (without limitation) HIV and AIDS 3.2 to educate the public on matters relating to the prevention, effective management and treatment of drug misuse, poor mental emotional or physical health, obesity and sexually transmitted diseases, and 3.3 to support and assists individuals with their rehabilitation from offending with a view to preventing or reducing the risk of further crime.	£61,812,600
FRAMEWORK HOUSING ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1060941] Framework exists to meet the needs of homeless and vulnerable people by providing outreach, accommodation, support, treatment, care, training, resettlement and tenancy sustainment services. The service user group includes people with drug, alcohol and mental health problems and those with complex needs.	£50,505,000

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Evie Community Association (SCIO) [Charity number: SC051701] The organisation's purposes are: The provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended And in furtherance thereof the organisation will: Promote the well-being of the community and inhabitants of the parish of Evie and its environs without distinction of sex, sexuality, political, religious, or other protected characteristic or opinions by association with the local statutory authorities, voluntary organisations and residents in a common effort to promote educational, cultural, social and other leisure and recreational activities among its members, and to foster a community spirit for the achievement of these so that their conditions in life may be improved. Maintain and manage the Evie Community Centre for activities promoted by the Association and its constituent members and any other premises associated therewith in every respect as may seem appropriate. Carry out any building or refurbishment works or any adaptation of the premises or facilities which may at any time be deemed necessary or desirable. Carry out trading in so far as hiring rooms to user groups and holding events which may include the sale of food and other refreshments (non-alcoholic) for the purpose of fund raising for the Evie Community Association.
SAMSONS ACADEMY [Charity number: 1181882] We work with young people who are Not in Education, Employment or Training, young people who are involved in gang related crime, knife crime and county-lines. Young/Older adults who consider themselves to be socially isolated, those with substance misuse and alcohol dependency. All people who have a learning disability or mental health illness or impairment and sexual exploitation or being groomed	£73,650
Recovery Connections ( Midlothian and East Lothian) (SCIO) [Charity number: SC046809] The organisation's purposes are: To provide recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended i.e. people living in Midlothian or East Lothian who have been affected by their own, or someone else's, use of alcohol or drugs. To promote equality and diversity and to encourage the ethos of fairness and recovery from addiction in all its activities and relationships with individuals and organisations. To provide relief for those in need by reason of age, ill?health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, particularly relating to the physical, psychological and social impacts of addiction.
FRIENDS OF GLOUCESTER HOUSE HIGHWORTH [Charity number: 1179156] To relieve sickness and promote and protect the good health of those suffering from addiction to alcohol or drugs by supporting the charitable work of Gloucester House, in particular the provision of grants towards funding for residential rehabilitation and training to assist those persons into recovery and reintegrate into society.	£1,661
THE SUNRISE FOUNDATION CIO [Charity number: 1172756] TO ASSIST IN THE TREATMENT AND CARE OF INDIVIDUALS WHO SUFFER FROM MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ILLNESS OF ANY DESCRIPTION AND/OR ARE DISADVANTAGED BY WAY OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION, POVERTY, NEGLECT, ABUSE OR DEPENDANCY (INC ALCOHOL OR DRUGS) BY THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT TO CHARITIES WORKING TO ADDRESS THESE CONDITIONS WITHIN COMMUNITIES.	£149,560
Holywood Family Trust [Charity number: NI103344] Holywood Family Trust provides a range of services and facilities including a Youth drop-in (targeted at difficult to reach young people with challenging behaviours and educational needs) operating across the week, an after schools club, summer schemes, a counselling service for adults and young people, a senior citizens' club, a men's drop-in, a befriending service and access to debt counselling. It also runs awareness workshops in areas such as drug & alcohol addiction and depression, facilitates and/ or contributes to cultural, good relations & art events within the community. It provides a range of volunteering opportunities and has Volunteer Now accreditation (National Kite Mark).	£488,206
VISIBLE RECOVERY LIMITED [Charity number: 1201593] FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO PROMOTE THE REHABILITATION AND RECOVERY, AND TO PROMOTE GOOD MENTAL HEALTH, AMONG THOSE SUFFERING FROM ADDICTION, IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY: A) ADVANCING EDUCATION AND RAISING AWARENESS AMONG LEGISLATORS, HEALTH PROFESSIONALS, POLICE, CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROFESSIONALS, ACADEMICS, TEACHERS, SPIRITUAL LEADERS, CULTURAL ORGANISATIONS AND OTHERS IN THE UK AND WORLDWIDE WHO COME INTO CONTACT WITH SUFFERING ADDICTS SO THEY MAY BETTER UNDERSTAND THE BENEFITS ON OFFER TO THEIR CLIENTS (THE PUBLIC) FROM THE MANY 12 STEP RECOVERY PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE IN THE UK AND WORLDWIDE.B) PROVIDING THE PUBLIC WITH INFORMATION AND ADVICE THAT WILL SUPPORT THEM INTO 12 STEP RECOVERY PROGRAMMES, RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF SPIRITUALITY FOR HEALING FROM ADDICTION AND OTHER MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES AND ALLOW THEM TO RECOVER FROM MULTIPLE ADDICTIONS AND STAY RECOVERED.C) SUPPORTING RESEARCH PROJECTS WHICH COVER THE 12 STEP RECOVERY PROGRAMMES AND TO PUBLISH THE USEFUL RESULTS OF THAT RESEARCH TO THE PUBLIC, POLICY MAKERS, AND MANAGERS OF SERVICE PROVIDERS.
ALCOHOL SERVICES KINGSTON & RICHMOND [Charity number: 1036555] To help those people who misuse alcohol and/or drugs and the friends, relatives and partners affected by someone else's substance misuse through the providision of assessment, advice information, one to one counselling and group support. To improve public education by encouraging early recognition and prevention of alcohol and drug related harm.	£95,715
Scottish Alcohol Counselling Consortium [Charity number: SC044817] To provide support to individuals and families affected by alcohol and other addictions in Scotland To promote, encourage and co-ordinate, and where appropriate develop and deliver, training and accreditation of those charitable organisations wishing to develop knowledge and skills in a range of interventions in the alcohol and other addictions field.	£27,450
YMCA WOLVERHAMPTON [Charity number: 1043739] The YMCA's vision is of an inclusive Christian movement, tranforming communities so that all young people truly belong, contribute and thrive. We fulfill this vision through supported housing for homeless young people, family support and childcare, drug and alcohol programmes, community learning activities together with community and youth work.	£2,872,504

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024