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.

1,082 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.53% 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	230	0.32%
£10k - £100k	283	0.40%
£100k - £250k	145	0.64%
£250k - £500k	129	1.16%
£500k - £1m	73	1.05%
£1m - £10m	123	1.34%
Over £10m	32	1.42%
Total	1,015	0.52%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	702	0.41%
oscr	254	1.02%
ccni	126	1.80%
Total	1,082	0.53%

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.	£339,714,761
Change, Grow, Live [Charity number: SC039861] The objects of the Charity are, for the public benefit: 3.1 the advancement of health or the saving of lives, and the prevention or relief of poverty among: 3.1.1 people who have been, or are, or are at risk of becoming: 3.1.1.1 affected by use of or dependent on drugs, alcohol or other substances. 3.1.1.2 homeless. 3.1.1.3 imprisoned. 3.1.2 young people. 3.1.3 such other people identified by the Trustees from time to time. 3.1.4 the families, carers and dependents of such persons. (“Beneficiaries”), in particular (but not exclusively) by providing information, advice, support, services, interventions and treatment. 3.2 the advancement of education among: 3.2.1 Beneficiaries, and the relief of their unemployment, in particular (but not exclusively) by providing information, advice, support and services. and 3.2.2 the general public in relation to the experiences of Beneficiaries, in particular (but not exclusively) by conducting and promoting research, gathering and sharing data, and raising awareness. 3.3 the promotion of such other charitable purposes as the Trustees see fit from time to time. Nothing in these Articles shall authorise an application of the property of the Charity for purposes which are not charitable in accordance with any statutory provision regarding the meaning of the word 'charitable' or the words 'charitable purposes' in force in any part of the United Kingdom.	£339,714,761
Salvation Army Social Work Trust [Charity number: SC037691] ' in promoting the charitable work of the Salvation Army in such one or more of the following ways as the General for the time being of the Salvation Army shall think fit namely : (1) relief of poverty sickness suffering distress incapacity or old age. (2) advancement of education. (3) training in Christian and moral principles. and (4) assistance of those in need of protection'	£239,727,000
THE SALVATION ARMY SOCIAL WORK TRUST [Charity number: 215174] The provision of supported accommodation for homeless people Older peoples housing and supportWork to help unemployed people back into workAnti-Human Trafficking workAddiction Support ServicesOutreach programmes and services to communitiesFamily tracing serviceFrontline assistance to emergency services personnel and people affected by disasters	£239,727,000
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.	£192,496,000
Waythrough [Charity number: 515755] Waythrough was formed from the merger of Humankind and Richmond Fellowship. We work with people with complex, multiple needs and disadvantages and are committed to multi disciplinary working within our own teams and with external agencies. Our main areas of work focus are substance misuse, mental health challenges, residential support, families and young people, training and employment.	£165,226,000
Richmond Fellowship Scotland Ltd [Charity number: SC021621] The objects of the Society are the relief of those who are vulnerable and in need of support, care, advice or other assistance due to reasons of their vulnerability. The Society will or may do this through: - The advancement of health and well being. - The advancement of education. - The advancement of citizenship or community development. - The provision of recreational facilities or the organisation of recreational activities, with the objective of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended. - The relief of those in need. This may be by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage and any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes. - The prevention or relief of povert	£117,729,000
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.	£87,019,000
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	£87,019,000
Al-Khair Foundation [Charity number: SC042234] 3.1.1 The advancement of general and religious education including but not restricted to the study, promotion and support of: (i) primary, secondary, college and university education. (ii) knowledge and understanding of Muslims and the beliefs, teachings and practices of Islam and of any other useful knowledge. (iii) good parenting skills and the protection of women, children and young people. (iv) comparative religion and interfaith dialogue with the aim of securing mutual understanding, tolerance, harmony and peace between Muslims and those who hold different or similar beliefs and follow different or similar ways of life. (vi) art and culture. (vii) enhancing, improving and strengthening local communities by means of promoting community cohesion in particular and supporting community regeneration in general. (viii) the deterrence and prevention of any form of discrimination including but not restricted to racial, religious, disability and gender discrimination. (ix) the prevention of alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (x) the prevention of gambling and debt. (xi) the prevention of crime including any form of terrorism. (xii) the promotion of Islamic Shari'a compliant finance. (xiii) the observance and maintenance of human rights in accordance with the rule of law. 3.1.2 The relief of poverty, sickness, distress and suffering of any persons who are in need including orphans, refugees , disabled and displaced people irrespective of their nationality, race, ethnic origin and religious beliefs including but not restricted to the relief of those who are the victims of : (i) natural disasters including droughts, earthquakes, epidemics, fires, hurricane and goods. (ii) man-made disasters including industrial accidents, social conflict and wars. (iii) racial, religious, disability or gender discrimination. (iv) alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (v) gambling and debt. (vi) economic and social deprivation. (vii) crime including any form of terrorism.	£74,790,071

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Northwest Counselling Limited [Charity number: NI103109] Northwest Counselling Limited, which was formed in 2005, provides counselling services to a range of people from all walks of life and all age groups throughout the North West. Some of these people are often the most difficult to reach, with some having been excluded through a variety of reasons beyond their control. Counsellors specialise in treating many issues presented by clients, including: depression, anxiety problems (including trauma and fear related symptoms), relationship and family issues, major life changes, separation, loss and bereavement, addiction, domestic violence and abuse, stress, anger, and people with a propensity towards self-harm and suicide. It also delivers specific behavioural change programmes for young offenders, with referrals made from the Police Service of NI. The services delivered are talking therapies, where the goal is to provide effective outreach that can help to stimulate self-referrals and encourage other agencies to refer their clients for counselling to help them deal with particular situations and achieve positive change in their lives. This helps them to acquire higher levels of coping skills and ultimately improve their mental health. There are clear benefits for the client’s immediate family and in certain cases the broader community as well. Trained counsellors listen to clients and help them find answers to their problems, without making any judgement whatsoever. The counselling services are usually delivered on a one-to-one basis with the client, but in some cases counselling will be delivered in groups or in couples, such as family or relationship counselling. The organisation, which is a not-for-profit company delivers its services from two locations in the North West, The Vale Centre in Greysteel and St Columb’s Court in the city centre of Derry/Londonderry. It has an on-going professional development strategy, with regular training programmes delivered in order to enhance counsellor’s skills.	£102,461
Alcohol & Drugs Action [Charity number: SC013582] The company's objects are: To relieve the needs of persons affected by problems relating to drug and alcohol use and in furtherance of this to. i) develop and provide a city centre counselling and advice centre for drug and alcohol users, their friends and relatives in the city of Aberdeen and elsewhere. ii) develop an information resource in the field of drug and alcohol misuse. iii) develop training for professionals and volunteers in conjunction with agencies seeking to support drug misusers and their families. iv) provide a consultative service to community projects, residential establishments, professionals and volunteers. v) co-operate in the development of a common approach to the problem of drug misuse through liaison with relevant bodies. vi) facilitate the development of community responses through the promotion of local awareness of alcohol and drug misuse.	£2,948,240
Glenroyd House Community Hub [Charity number: 1160715] The charity runs and delivers local voluntary and community activities. The charity runs a local building, namely Glenroyd House in Consett, County Durham. This provides provision for a number of local and community activities such as food bank, counselling services, sexual health clinics, drug and alcohol centre and job search clubs. We also have rooms for public use for training, meetings etc.	£103,209
LIVING GOSPEL CHURCH(THE CITY OF GOD) [Charity number: 1150185] Preaching, and teaching the bible to local church members, evangelism, house fellowship centres, faith clinics, ministering to the sic at homes and hospital visitation, counselling and mentoring members, especially drugs and alcohol addicts, youths, and any other activities related to the church activities.	£5,185
St Mary's For All [Charity number: SC046051] 4.1 to provide recreational facilities and organise recreational facilities with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities and activities are primarily intended including, without limitation: 4.1.1 to provide space for the use of St Mary?s Episcopal Church Hamilton including for the purposes of Sunday school provision, Messy Church, informal services and social events. 4.1.2 support facilities for families in need and ex-offenders. 4.1.3 provision of space for weekly alcoholic anonymous groups. 4.1.4 café and gathering space for other groups run activities pursuant to the organisation?s charitable purposes. and 4.1.5 community events for members of the local community. 4.2 to advance education in partnership with our charitable partners through the provision of a training base at the organisation?s facilities. 4.3 to advance community development in partnership with organisations the majority of which are in the voluntary sector by: 4.3.1 encouraging community information to be shared in the space provided by the organisation, in which uniformed organisations and volunteers will be active, and 4.3.2 promoting community groups using the organisation?s facilities. 4.4 to advance the arts, heritage and culture with the provision of music, dance, literature and art exhibitions in the organisation?s facilities. 4.5 to promote religious harmony through the support of inter-faith activity which can be developed in the organisation?s facilities which has a spiritual aspect. and 4.6 to advance any of the above purposes or objects by the giving of grants or loans or the provision of credit or other forms of assistance, financial or otherwise, to persons undertaking projects, initiatives and/or activities which further any of the above purposes or objects and which are wholly charitable within the meaning of the Taxes Acts and section 7 of the 2005 Act.	£62,831
OPEN HANDS COVENTRY [Charity number: 1115626] The principle activities of the charity is to benefit the public by the prevention of alcohol and substance misuse; the provision of a stable and supportive recovery houses for people recovering from alcoholism and substance misuse (and the eventual rehabilitation of those people) and extended outreach to other alcoholics and their families in Coventry and the Midlands	£345,773
Randalstown Cultural Awareness Association [Charity number: NI103062] RCAA ORGANISES TRAINING IN MANY DIFFERENT SUBJECTS SINCE CONCEPTION WE HAVE PLACED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY ON THE FOLLOWING TRAINING RCAA HAVE • PROVIDED CULTURAL COURSES • SET UP A YOUTH FORUM • PROMOTED EMOTIONAL RESILIENCE • ANTI-BULLYING INITIATIVES • DRUGS AND ALCOHOL AWARENESS • TOLERANCE • CAPACITY BUILDING • HEALTH AND WELLBEING • QUALIFIED 22 APPLIED SUICIDE INTERVENTION SKILLS TRAINING (ASIST) • SOCIAL JUSTICE PROJECT • LEADERSHIP BY EXAMPLE • RE-ENACTMENT OF SEVERAL HISTORICAL EVENTS • GOOD PRACTICE VISITS • 3 OCN LEVEL 2 QUALIFIED YOUTH WORKERS • 24 FIRST AIDERS • 20 FOOD HYGIENE CERTIFICATES • 20 CHILD PROTECTION CERTIFICATES • 15 OCN LEVEL 2 EVENTS MANAGEMENTS – PARADES AND BONFIRES • CULTURE FOR ALL PROGRAMME RCAA PROVIDE THE CONDUIT TO MEET WITH STATUARY ORGANISATIONS REGARDING ANY ISSUES BROUGHT TO OUR ATTENTION.	£1,700
ALTERNATIVE ANGELS [Charity number: 1204095] Alternative Angels supports Swindon's most vulnerable, including survivors of abuse, those facing homelessness due to financial struggles, and individuals battling addiction. Alternative Angels is dedicated to enhancing well-being. Our core mission revolves around providing essential aid, hot meals, clothing, and furniture, to uplift lives, improve circumstances, and promote holistic wellness.	£56,518
MUSEUM OF HOMELESSNESS [Charity number: 1164091] Museum of Homelessness has been created by people with direct experience of homelessness to educate on homelessness and make social change. The museum is building the national collection for homelessness and carries out independent research and campaigning to fight injustice. The museum provides direct, practical support to people experiencing homelessness addiction and poverty.	£314,069
HOPE TRUST HASTINGS [Charity number: 1131550] We provide soup, sandwiches and hot drinks and a listening ear to adult persons (aged 18 years and over) suffering from homelessness, addiction, mental illness or loneliness. We are open on Thursday nights from 7.15pm-8.45pm. This work is a practical expression of our Christian faith. We also sign post guests to other useful agencies.	£23,021