# Evolve - Tackling the Impact of Substance Misuse

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1153938
- **Other names:** EVOLVE - TACKLING LEGAL HIGHS
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Sept. 24, 2013
- **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=1153938


## Contact

- **Address:** The Youth Centre, Beaconsfield Close, BIRKENHEAD
- **Postcode:** CH42 3YN
- **Phone:** 0744947737
- **Email:** evolve.ah@outlook.com
- **Website:** WWW.EVOLVENORTHWEST.COM



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC, ESPECIALLY YOUNG PEOPLE, IN THE SUBJECT OF LEGAL SUBSTANCE ABUSE ESPECIALLY VOLATILE SUBSTANCES WITH THE INTENTION OF PREVENTING RELATED ILLNESS, ACCIDENTS, CRIME DEATH AND FAMILY BREAKDOWN.THE RELIEF OF THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL SICKNESS OF PERSONS IN NEED BY REASON OF ADDICTION TO LEGAL SUBSTANCES ESPECIALLY VOLATILE SUBSTANCES IN PARTICULAR BY THE PROVISION OF FREE COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR THE USER AND THEIR FAMILIES.

**Activities:** Age-appropriate preventive education for young people and awareness for parents/carers around the dangers & consequences of Volatile Substance Misuse, Substance Misuse,  Vaping and County Lines. Training for professionals and community awareness events. Support and/or counselling for the user and their families.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** Children/young People, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Cheshire East
- Cheshire West & Chester
- Knowsley
- Liverpool City
- Sefton
- St Helens
- Wirral



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £43328 | £40235 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £50450 | £16087 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £18684 | £23343 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £25868 | £35881 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £47747 | £42925 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Nancy Boyle** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 9, 2013
- Annette Derby — appointed May 15, 2024
- Hayley Ruffley — appointed Dec. 12, 2023
- Judi Blacow — appointed Sept. 7, 2017
- Keith Wilson — appointed Feb. 15, 2014
- MARJORIE BRANDON — appointed Aug. 5, 2013
- Philip Seddon — appointed Aug. 5, 2013
- ROY BRANDON — appointed Aug. 5, 2013