# DEVELOPING HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1078154
- **Other names:** THE DRUGS AND HOMELESS INITIATIVE, D H I, DRUGS + HOMELESS INITIATIVE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Nov. 10, 1999
- **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=1078154


## Contact

- **Address:** 14 St. James's Parade, BATH
- **Postcode:** BA1 1UL
- **Phone:** 01225478730
- **Email:** info@dhi-online.org.uk
- **Website:** www.dhi-online.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 3.1 To relieve poverty, sickness and distress, in particular but without limitation amongst persons suffering as a result of drug and alcohol abuse and housing need, through the provision of practical assistance and advice of all kinds including, without limitation, rehabilitation and resettlement and provision of social housing to the homeless and those at risk of homelessness, and educational, legal and medical advice, counselling and assistance.3.2 To educate the public in the effect of drug and alcohol abuse and housing need.3.3 To pursue any other charitable purpose of which the Board of Management of the Charity thinks fit to pursue in conjunction with any of the charitable purposes mentioned above.

**Activities:** Developing Health and Independence is a charity that aims to assist people who are socially excluded as a result of drug or alcohol use, physical or mental ill health, poor housing, lack of employable skills or other means. DHI helps people to lead healthier more integrated lifestyles and helps to create safer more sustainable communities.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
- **What:** The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Children/young People, Elderly/old People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Bath And North East Somerset
- Bristol City
- Somerset
- South Gloucestershire
- Wiltshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £11522611 | £11879158 | £4527395 | 209 |
| March 31, 2024 | £11083876 | £11287456 | £4873354 | 211 |
| March 31, 2023 | £7740227 | £7581800 | £5061653 | 180 |
| March 31, 2022 | £6671412 | £6504946 | £4903785 | 178 |
| March 31, 2021 | £6366616 | £6056808 | £4712908 | 160 |



## Trustees

- **Myriam Kniveton** (Chair) — appointed March 9, 2021
- Catherine Smith — appointed Dec. 9, 2025
- Joanna Hill — appointed Dec. 6, 2022
- Natalie Rachel Giles — appointed Sept. 23, 2025
- Oliver Charles Hiller — appointed Dec. 6, 2022
- Robert Goodman — appointed Sept. 10, 2019
- Tim Marvell — appointed Nov. 20, 2018