# COMMUNITY DRUG AND ALCOHOL RECOVERY SERVICES

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1028663
- **Other names:** COMMUNITY DRUG SERVICE FOR SOUTH LONDON, COMMUNITY DRUG SERVICE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 16, 1993
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1028663


## Contact

- **Address:** 296a Kingston Road, LONDON
- **Postcode:** SW20 8LX
- **Phone:** 07947526781
- **Email:** info@cdars.org.uk
- **Website:** www.cdars.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** The purposes of the charity are the advancement of health, the relief of poverty, the relief of those in need and the advancement of education by, particularly but not exclusively, the provision of:(i) Health and well-being programmes.(ii) Training and education classes, such as CV writing, interview skills, and job application classes.(iii) The delivery of recovery cafés for people who are at risk of mental health problems.(iv) Counselling, support groups and other psychosocial interventions for: a. vulnerable people and people affected by, or at risk of developing, mental health problems, addictions or substance or alcohol misuse problems; b. people diagnosed with or who believe they belong to a neurodiverse group (including but not limited to those with Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder and Dyslexia, as defined in the Articles of Association of the Company) or other related psychosocial conditions;c. ex-military veterans; andd. in each case, their respective carers family members (collectively, "Service Users")(v) Day programme for people affected by addiction to substance and alcohol misuse. (vi) Access, whenever possible and appropriate, to research institutions for the advancement of education and knowledge in the areas that we cover.(vii) The delivery of meals and a community kitchen for Service Users.

**Activities:** TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE PEOPLE AFFECTED BY ADDICTION , MENTAL HEALTH AND OTHER PSYCHOSOCIAL CONDITIONS. PROVIDING A HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR THEIR MENTAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL WELLBEING; THEIR RECOVERY AND RE-INTEGRATION. WHILE SUPPORTING THEIR FAMILY AND CARERS. WE OFFER: COUNSELLING, AFTERCARE, OUTREACH, FAMILY SERVICE, DAY PROGRAMME, ETE SKILLS, HEALTH AND WELLBEING.

**Area of benefit:** IN PRACTICE LONDON BOROUGH OF SUTTON AND MERTON.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Disability, Accommodation/housing, Economic/community Development/employment, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1308796 | £1112802 | £704695 | 25 |
| March 31, 2024 | £994919 | £997496 | £508701 | 23 |
| March 31, 2023 | £975365 | £918708 | £511278 | 27 |
| March 31, 2022 | £895956 | £842624 | £454621 | 24 |
| March 31, 2021 | £903831 | £695918 | £401286 | 20 |



## Trustees

- **DAVID HENRY KNIGHT** (Chair)
- ANNA WHITFIELD — appointed March 19, 2014
- MARK INGRAM — appointed Aug. 20, 2013
- Rosa Maria Bonini — appointed Aug. 20, 2025