REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 02057706 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 295384 Report of the Tstee$ and Flnanclal Statements for the Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2025 Dru£llnk (A Company Llmlted by Guaranteel Dux Advisory Limited Kennel Club House Gatehouse Way Aylesbury Buckin8ham5hire HP19 8DB AEFWL14A 1711212025 COMPANIES HOUSE A33
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Drugllnk Contents of the Flnanclal Statements for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2025 Page Referenc• and Adfflinlstratlve Detalls Report of the Trustees 2 to 16 Report of the Independent Audltors 17 to 20 Statement of Fln•n¢lal Actlvltles 21 Balance Sheet 22 Cash Flow Statement 23 Notes to ihe Cash Flow Statement 24 Notes to the Flnan¢ial Slatements 25 to 36
Druglink Reference and Administrative Detalls for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 TRUSTEES K Cohen J R P Conolly R Busse-Reid (Chair from 19.9.23} R Knowles N Pedrlthes J Sharpe (resigned 5.11.251 S Cutts K Laventure C Hicks (resigned 11.9.251 D R Gill lappointed 30.7.241 COMPANY SECRETARY D Heath REGISTERED OFFICE Trefoil House Red Lion Larse Hemel Hempstead Hertfordshire HP3 9TE REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 02057706 IEngland and Walesl REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 295384 SENIOR STATUTORY AUDITOR Blanca Permal FCA AUDITORS Dux Advlsory Limlted Kennel Club House Gatehouse Way Aylesbury Buckingham5hire HP198DB Page I
Dru8link (Registered number: 02057706) Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 The Trustees. who also serye as the charity's directors under the Companies Act 2006, present their report together with the flnancial statements for the year endin8 31 March 2025. The Trustees continue to adopl the provislons of the Charlties SORP IFRS 102} in preparing these accounts. OBJECTIVES AND AcrwmES About Dru8link & Our Purpose Founded in 1984. Dru8llnk exists to change fvtures for Individuals affected by problematic drug and alcohol use, and Its related harms Including homelessness. social exclusion, and mental health challenges. Our approach is hollstlc.. prevention. treatment, supported housing. education, trainin8, and reintegration, all guided by our values of chan8ln8 futures, supporting one another, doin¥ our best. and doin8 the right thing. Throu8h our continuum of care. Druglink offers benefit to the community by helpin8 prevent 5ubstance-related harms, supporting people in recovery. and enablin8 indlvlduals to rebuild their lives. Our strategy continues to ali8n with the Charlty Commission's public benefit guidance. ensuring our work remains acce$5ible ènd impaciful. Strategic Focus & Developrnents In 2014-25 In 2024-25 we entered a phase of grovrth. consolidation, and renewal. building upon the foundations laid in prior years and responding to greater demand in our community. Key themes of the year included: - SeNlce Expanslon & Refinement We have continued to refine and expand our service offerings to ensure deeper impact. In our Diversion and Education arm, we delivered dru8 and alcohol awareness sessions to individuals, into schools, colleges, and community groups helpin8 to reach hundreds of community members and students, On the treatment slde. our existin8 services - Detox, Rehab. and housln8 SUPPOrt- have been under revlew to Improve outcomes, cost-effectlveness, and sustalnabllitv, . Communlty Outreach & Engagement We have strengthened our presence in local communities, en8aging supporters, volunteers, and local partners. For example, our Facebook page highli8hts ongoing fundraising. awareness campaigns, and volunteer-led projects. - Or8aDlsatlonal Growth & Infrastructure As demand has increased. so has our staffing and operational capacity. We focused on internal processes, stren8thenln8 governance and staff training, to ensure we can manage scale without compromising care. Strategic plannin8 sessions were held across teams and with stakeholders to revisit our mission, refine our values in action, and align our roadmap for the comin8 years. Flnanclal Reslllence & Plannln8 The year has not been without financial challenges. Service5 like Detox often carry hlgh fixed costs and variable occupancy; as such, we have continued to review cost structures. revenue models, staffing, and partnerships to ensure each service remains viable in the long term. We ended the year with a cautious but hopeful outlook, mindful of maintaining reserves, managing risk, and ensurlng sustainabillty of core services. Impart & Reach While full quantitative impact metrics will follow in the report. early highllghts include: Hundreds of people reached through prevention, awareness and diversion programmes. Continued provision of housing to individuals in recovery, with wrap-around support (training, rnentoring, community integration). Active fundraising and community engagement events, galvanisin8 SUPPOrters and raisin8 awarene55 beyond traditional audiences. Pa8e 2
Orugllnk (Registered number: 02057706) Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES People & Culture Our people- staff, volunteers, trustees- are at the heart of what we do. In 2024-25. we placed extra focus on: Staff training and support, particularly in trauma-informed care. mental health awareness, and best practice in substance use service5. Internal culture 5trengthenln8. fosterin8 cross-team communlcatlon, learning, and reflection sessions. Recruitment wlth an emphasSs on diverslty. Ilved experience. and retentlon strategies to reduce turnover. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Drugllnk Servlces R•vlew 20241202S Oxygen Detox Oxygen Detox remains a vital part of Druglink's pathway of care, enabling us to offer a complete journey from homelessness housing. detoxification and rehabilitation, through to supported accommodation and reintegration into the community. Our medlcally asslsted detoxlfication servlce In Hertfordshlre expanded In 2024125 from seven to eight rooms, increasln8 our capacity to meet demand. The service provides round.the-clock 5UPPOrt, with a team of medically trained nurses on Site 24 hours a day, alongside a full-time chef ensuring nutritious. balanced meals. Oxygen Detox continues to operate as a Stand-alone service, separate from our rehabilitation and supported housing siles. allowlng clients to focus on the first, critical step in their recovery journey. Durlng 2024125, 209 cllents ac¢essed Oxygen Detox. We are proud to report a 91% successfvl completlon late. reflectin8 the commitment of our staff and the determination of the individuals we support. In addition. we provided 52 bursary nl8hts to ensure that financial barf iers did not prevent people from accessing life-chan8in8 treatment. Cllents enter Oxygen Detox followln8 referral from communlty tearns, wlth preparation undertaken prlor to admisslon to ensure readiness. Each client leaves with a robust aftercare plan, linkln8 them into further rehabllltation, supported houslng or community services so their recovery journey can contlnue. '1 was sceptical at first, but the results speak for themselves. It's become one of the most valuable parts of my weekly routine here. "The staff were fantastlc. Great food, warm and welcomln8 atmosphere - I felt like I fitted In rl8ht away." "The staff were excellent at communicating and assisted me wlth all of my needs." "Oruglink's Detox was excellent. It was amazing to build a family with people who understand problematic dru8 and alcohol use. I never felt alone at the Detox." Despite these succe55e5, Oxygen Detox remalns financially challenging. In 2024125. the service recorded a loss of £56,321, primarily due to high staffing costs - with nurse5 and doctors essential on site 2417 re8ardless of occupancy - and an average occupancy rate of 77%. While this represented a reduced loss compared to the previou5 year. it continues to pose a si8nificant rlsk to the charlty's long-term financial sustainability. The Board recognises the importance of Oxygen Detox withln Druglink's pathway. but also acknowledges that, In Its current form, the ser4ice is not financially viable. The first half of 2025126 has therefore focused on intensive work to increase referra15, reduce costs, and explore options for ensuring viability. This work remain5 ongoing, and we are committed to finding a 501ution that balance5 the clear impact of the service with the financial health of the charity. Page 3
Drugllnk IRe8lStered number: 02057706) Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Oxygen Recovery Oxy8en Recovery is Druglink's residential rehabilitation service. offerSng a holistic and Integrative pro8ramme for people recoverin8 from problematic drug and alcohol use. As a iherapeutic community. Oxygen Recovery provides not only accommodation but also psychoeducational workshops, relapse prevention sessions. group therapy. and opportunities for personal growth. Clients typically stay for up to 16 weeks, with the option of a second-stage programme to support thelr transition back into independent livlng. A tlvit and Outcom In 2024125. 57 ¢llents attended Oxygen R•¢overy: 31 male. 23 f•male, I non-blnary •nd 2 transgender. Treatment outcomes included 26 detoxifications and 4 GP-assisted withdrawals. with a 100% completlon rate for these medlcal InteNentions. Of the 57 clients who began treatment, 35 5ucce5sfully cornpleted thelw programme, glvlng an oveiall completion rate of 61.5%. While completions are a key metric, we continue to reco8nise that every en8a8ement represents an important step forward in a client's recovery journey. Ther3 Interv ntions and Holistic Care Our focus on holistic care has Brown this year. We now have three qualified acupuncture practitioners on Staff, enablin8 greater access to this valued therapy. Clients also benefited from new Zentangle drawing se55ions, designed to promote relaxation and mindfulness, which have become a popular fixture of the weekly timetable. Partnerships contlnued to enrich the pro8ramme. The charity Chlld Of once agaln provided subsld15ed therapeutic art sessions, with clients, work emhibited locally and at the SaatchS Gallery in London. Weekly Wlld Luna yo8a 5essSons, delivered with a trauma-informed approach, offered clients both psycholo8ical and physlcal benefits. Together. these interventions have helped clients to reconnect with themselves, build resilience, and explore creative expression as part of their recovery. "I came to Dru8llnk'5 Rehab after my detox. I was scared and an emotional wreck... I dldn't know who I was anymore. But here, I be8an to reconnect wlth myself." "The relaxation after acupuncture brought me peace... It's become an Important part of my weekly routlne.. 'If anyone is thinking about attending rehab, do it - for yourself - and make sure to listen. erational Develo ments The year brought both progress and challen8es. Staffin8 Structures evolved. wlth some staff taklng spllt roles across services, at time5 creating addltional pressures. The 5econd.staEe pro8ramme has now been more fully reintegrated Into the main rehabilitation service, 5tabilised through recruitment of a new recovery worker. Demand for this element of the programme remains strong. Oxyzen Recovery typlcally operates at over 95% capaclty. but there were perlods this year when occupancy fell to 60-80%. Even short.term dips have a significant Impact on financlal performance, and work Is UndeaY to maintain consistently high occupancy levels. Following feedback from the CQC, we have continued to strengthen medication mana8ement. The appointment of pharmaceutical technician has been beneficial, though further investment is required, including a planned £5.500 upgrade to the medication room and approximatety £5,000 for new flooring across the centre. Lookln OxyBen Recovery continues to demonstrate the transformative power of rehabilitation, combining evidence-based treatment with creative, holistic approaches. With strong partnerships. dedicated staff. and committed clients. the service remains central to Dru8link's pathway of care. Our focus for 2025126 will be on maintainin8 hi8h-quality therapeutic interventions. ensuring conslstent occupancy, and Securing the resources needed to further strengthen the service environment. Page 4
Oru8link (Ro81Stered number: 02057706) Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Breathe Oxygen Breathe is Druglink's affordable counselling servlce. In a time of rising demand for mental health support. Breathe provides accessible, affordable counsellin8 that can make a real difference. Between Aprll 2024 and March 2025, 54 cllents were referred lor counsellln& wlth 36 ellents re¢elvlnB support. Each cllent received an average of 12 one-hour sesslons, amountlng to over 430 hours of counselllne dellvered durlng the vear. For many. this consistent support has been a lifeline, giving them space to talk, process, and begin to rebuild resilience. Breathe continues to play an important role in developing the next generation of counsellors. Over the year, 11 tralnee counsellors undertook placements with us. SIX tralnees who bezan wlth us In Aprll 2024 went on to successfully quallfy wlth thelr Level 4 Dlplomas, with two choosing to remain as volunteers. By offering placements and structured mentoring, we are both strengthenin8 our own serrfice and contributing to è more skllled counsellin8 workforce In Hertfordshire. Our trainee counsellors benefit from monthly mentoring with qualified volunteer counsellors. alongside quarterly in-person sessions wilh Druglink's Coun5elling Management Team. These sessions not only provide professional development but also include CPD trainin8, ethical di5cussion5. and opportunitie5 to hear dIre1V from clienls about thelr lived experiences. This year, trainees also received a specialist CPD session on Workin8 with Experience of Oomestic Abuse. equipping them with vital skills to support survlvors. Through thts dual focus supporting clients in distress today while equipping student counsellors with the skills to help tomorrow - Breathe is creating lastinE impart for individuals and for the wider community. Cholces Our Cholces programme offers supported housing for people in recovery, As a non-abstinent service, Cholces provides vital bridge towards greater independence, giving clients the time and space to develop their skills, build resilbence, and make their own decisions about their recovery journev. Choices clients are supported through the Cholce$ group programme. whlch Includes relapse prevention, tenancy skllls, proce55 groups and complementary services. The programme 3150 educates people on substances and their efferts, driving prevention and reducin8 the risk of relapse. Weekly key work sessions focus on support plan5 and rlsk management, and housing-related support is provlded to build independence. Where possible, families and other external stakeholders are Involved, as thls has been shown to strengthen recovery. This year has brought challen8es in terms of staffing and recording systems, but improvements have been made. includlng centralising Housing Benefit claims and licence agreement5, which will strengthen how the service Is managed 80ing forward. Between March 2024 and March 2025, Choices supported over 40 ¢llents. Outcomes achieved thls year include: Two clients moved on successfully to independent living. while remaining connected to our extended support network. Three clients transitioned from our pod service, includin8 one into higher.level supported accommodation. Two former cllents are now employed by Dru8link, and one is volunteerin8 Wlth us. Three clients moved on positively with their families. - Several clients completed peer mentorin8 trainin& building confidence and enabling them to support others in recovery. Page 5
Druzllnk (Reglstered number: 02057706) Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Wh it matters Choices provldes the stablllty of a sale home alongside the Ilexlblllty of a person.¢entred approach. While each jouinev looks different, clients are supported to take meaningful steps forward - whether that means moving into independent housing, reconnecting with family, or building skills through training and employment. These day-to-day successes demonstrate the long-term value of Choices in helpin8 people sustaln recovery and independence. Safer Pla¢es Safer Places Is Drugllnk's specialist refuge for women who have experlenced domestic abuse and are a150 facin8 challenBes related to problematlc drug or alcohol use. Delivered In partnershlp with Safer Places, the project continues to be the flrst of its klnd In the area, offerlng safe, structured and therapeutlc accommodation where women can focus on recovery while rebuilding thelr Ilves. The service supports up to four women at a time, typically for four to six months, through our Quasi.Llving model of recovery- a community-based approach that mirrors supported rehabilitation while encoura8ing independence. During 2024125, 22 women came through the servlce. Since opening in March 2022, we have supported 51 women in total, with 31 completing the full programme and leaving abstinent from all substances. Of these. 20 women are now living independently, with the majority maintaining abstinence and continuing to progress well. A further four women are in temporary accommodation awaitin8 lon8-term housing, and seven women are currently in residence. Notably. only one woman has returned to a former partner, and just one cllent relapsed after exit - underlining both the succe55 of the programme and the importance ofcontinued community support. Th Residents participate in a wide ran8e of structured groups and actlvltles de518ned to strengthen recovery. resllience and personal development, including: Relapse preventlon and group therapv Art workshops and creative sessions with a resident artist Confidence and self.esteem building groups Gardening and goal-setting activilies Psychoeducational programmes on setting healthy boundaries and keeping safe A dedicated Independent Domestic Violence Advisor {IDVAI works alongslde the team three days a week, helpin8 women assess risk and create personalised safety plans. Thi5 Integrated approach ensures recovery support is combined with practical safety plannlng and empowerment. Positive En ement and Llfe Ex rientes To support abstinence and encourage a meanin8ful Ilfe beyond dependency. residents are offered a variety of enriching experiences, such as,. Visits to spirltual and cultural spaces includin8 the Hare Krishna temple and a Buddhist centre Outdoor activities like paddle boarding, countryside walks and picnic5 Opportunities to connect with local commurtity grcups, educational course5. and volunteering placements Personalised Ke ork and Practical Su ort Weekly keywork sessions provide tailored 5UPPOrt. covering: Emotional wellbeing and recovery plannin8 Accessing identification and essential documents Budgeting and managinB debt Navi8atin8 local authority housing applications and tfansStlons into temporary or permanent accommodatlon Page 6
Drugllnk (Registered number: 02057706) Report of the Trurtees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Trlple R Domestic Abuse Programme Alongside recovery-focused work. Safer Places delivers the Triple R Programme. which supports women to: Undersland the dynamlcs ofdomestlc abuse Recognlse the cycle of abuse and why It can be difficult to leave Explore the impact of abuse on children Identify red flags in relationships Bulld an understandlnB of what constitute5 a healthy relationship Im act and utcomes Client progress is tracked usin8 Recovery Star assessrnents. In the past 12 months, 100% of ¢llents showed Improvement In at least one area, wlth averaie pro8res$ recorded In nlne out of ten domalns, demonstratln8 si8nlflcant overall ¥alns In stablllty, wellbelng and reslllence. Women leave Safer Places: With impfoved emotional resilience - Connected to local and peer-led support Equipped with essential Ilfe ski115 Feelin8 more confident and hopeful about the future Gateway Gateway is Druglink's strurtured housing and support initiative, designed to help male offenders transition to independent livin8 following their release from custody. Originally funded through the Police and Crime Commissioner's Criminal Justice Innovation Fund, and dellvered In partnership with 8eNCH Communlty Rehabllltation Company ICRC) and HACRO, Gateway offers a safe, sUPPOrtive envlronment where resldents Can stablllse thelr Ilves and bulld the skills needed for independence. Clients are accommodated for a minimum of 12 weeks and up to 52 weeks. Each resident is assigned a dedicated Crlminal Justice Support Worker who develops a personalised support plan. combinin8 one-to-one key work sessions with access to structured weekly 8roups. These include cooking, 8ardenin8, therapeutlc art, and workshops on buildin8 healthy relationshlps. Gateway also links client5 into vocational training, educational courses, and employment opportunities, as well as local services such as CGL, Jobcentre Plus, GPS, dental sep4ice5. and housin8 authorities. Cllent5 can also access Breathe. Druglink's In-house counselllng servlce. for emotlonal and psychologlcal support. Im act in 2024 25 - 86 clients were supported to prevent homelessness. both short and long term. 8 residents remain at Gateway. 13 re5identS Stayed the full duration of thelr tenancy. 6 residents moved to abstinent housing. 8 residents moved into their own properties and have sustained their tenancies for 3+ months. 3 residents moved on to rehabilitation seI(eS. - 24 people on probation were supported at probation office5 through partneTShip working. These outcomes demonstrate Gateway's effectiveness in providing stability, reducing reoffending, and crealing pathways into secure housin8 and recovery. A Resident's Voice Pa8e 7
Dru£link (Reglstered number: 020577061 Report ol the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE "When l arrived at Druglink I was very unstable mentally and physically, using drugs and alcohol to ease my depression. For the first three months l isolated myself and dldn't engage with staff, but they were there to support me. When I had one-to-ones with staff my whole world changed and I realised it wasn't over- life was still worth living. With their support I remained clean and sober in supported housing for 40 days. Once clean and sober and able to stand on my own two feet, I secured a property and can now say l am over five months clean - in no small part thanks to the help Druglink provided." Gateway continues to demonstrate the power of housing and tailored support to break cycles of offending, substance use, and homelessness, 8iving residents the tools they need to build safer and more stable futures. Probation Pilot Pro In January 2024, Dru8link was Commissioned to dellver a two-year pilot prolert. placing two Drug and Alcohol Recovery Workers in probatlon offices acr055 Hertfordshire. The project aims to bridge the gap between the ciiminal juslice system and housing support services, ensuring that people on probation who are struggling with problematic drug or alcohol use receive timely, per50n.centred 5UPPOrt. The presence of our recovery workers has already made a measurable difference. By belng based directly within probatlon settings, they provide immediate access to support, advocacy, and guidance. Their lived experience has been particularly valued by clients, who describe the approach as more person-centred and relatable than other support services. Im t In 3 probation clients with housln8 needs were supported Into Gateway houslng, Recovery workers have provided consistent positive engagement, with clients highlighting the value of speaking to someone with lived experience. Probation officers are increasingly aware of Druglink's role and regularly seek advice and guidance for their caseloads. Staff have actively built relationships with hou5in8 referrers, ensurin8 better joined-up working and smoother referral pathways. Cllents are belng effectively slgnposted to wlder support servlce5, helping them access the ri8ht resources at the rl8ht tlme. This pilot has strengthened collaboration between Oruglink, probation services. and housin8 providers, helping to reduce reoffending risks and improve houslng outcomes for people leaving the criminal justice system. As the project moves Into Its second year, we wlll contlnue to evaluate Sts Impact and build the case for making this Innovatlve approach a permanent part of local seNice provlsion. Houslng Flrst Our Housing First services continue to provide a lifeline for some of the most vulnerable people in Welwynl Hatfield those experiencing street homelessness and facing multiple disadvantages. 23 clients have been supported throu8h the servlce thls year. All arrive directly from the streets, and the longer licence agreements provide the stability they need to be8in rebuilding their lives. As a non-abstinent service. clients to make their own choices about if and when to enga8e with recovery pro8rammes, ensuring support is led by the individual rather than imposed. So far, we have seen three successful move-ons from our Houslng Flrst services. However, the impact of Houslng Flr5t cannot be meèsuied by move-ons alone. Progress is seen every day in the small but slgnificant changes clients make - from keeping their rooms tidy and cooking meals for themselves, to reducin8 their alcohol or dru8 use. Housing First provides Stability and dignity as a foundation for change. By offering people a safe home wlthout preconditions. cllents are able to focus on their own goals at thelr own pace. This approach not only prevents repeated cycle5 of homelessness but also fosters lasting, positive change in people's Ipies, Pa8e 8
Diuglink (Rezistered number: 02057706) Report of the Trustees forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025 ACHIEVÉMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Oxygen Rout•s Now in its second year. Oxygen Routes continues as a two-year pilot service funded by Hertfordshire County Council. The service 5UPPOrts Hertford5hire residents struggling with alcohol and other dru85 to maintain a tenancy by navigatin8 them along a person-centred support pathway. Between Aprll 2024 and March 2025. Oxygen Routes supported 113 individuals across the county. Referrals came consistently from a wide network of partners a total of 23 dlfferent organisations - with 5tron8 representation from Hemel Hempstead, Watford, Stevenage, St Albans and East Herts, demonstrating both the reach and breadth of the servlce. Clients accessing Oxygen Routes presented with a wlde range of needs. Includin8 substance misuse, housing Instablllty, mental health concerns, support with benefits. employment and trainlng, and physical health issues. Over the past year, the team has; Attended medical appointments alongside clients, ensuring access to healthcare. Supported 89 clients with applications for benefit5, housin& or treatment Services. "Without Oxygen Routes. I would have lost my flat, My worker helped me deal wlth my landlord and now I feel stable enough to focus on my recovery. By helping people sustain tenancies and acces5 the right support at the risht time, Oxygen Routes prevents homelessnes$. reduces pressure on health and soclal ¢are systems, and Creates the stabS11ty people need to focus on recovery. This not only chan8es individual lives but also delivers long-term benefits for local communities and services, Connect Oxygen Connect Is Dru81ink's out-of.hours servlce, designed to provlde 5UPPOrt every weekday evening. weekend, and Bank Holiday tlmes when many other services are unavailable. Launched softly in October 2023 and fully operational bv June 2024, Connect is funded as an l&month pilot through 3 Government suicide prevention 8rant. Its aim is to tackle loneliness. support mental health, and strengthen community connections for those most at risk. The seIce had a remarkable Impact In Its flrst full year. By askln8 cllents why they attended Connect and what the consequences might have been had they not, we calculated that the project saved an estimated 6,652 hours from other services such as the NHS. Probation, Adult Social Care, CGL Safer Places, and local authorities. In 2024, a total of 2.377 people attended 726 groups, wfth an average of 16 people per sesslon. Of these. 182 groups were peer-led. and 16 facllltators were tralned, helpinz to embed Ilved experience and sustalnabllily Into the servlce. Measurable impact on wellbeing wa5 $18nificant: - 5elf-e5teem Increased by 42% IRosenber8 Self Esteem scale) - Anxlety reduced by 58% (GAD-7 scale) - Depresslon $everlty decreased by $7% IPHQ-9 scalel To8ether. these outcomes rellect an overall 52% Improvernent In ¢llent wellbeln8 across the year. Regular groups included: Art Class, Women's Sharing Circle, Narcotics Anonymous, Men's Group. Social Evenings, Gardening Club, Craft and Chat, Relapse Prevention, Suicide Awareness, and Alcoholic5 Anonymous. Clients also benefited from a wide range of events such as Haircuts4Homeless, Gambling Awareness sessions, safeguarding trainin& community fundraising events, film nights, yoga, breath work, acupuncture, and outreach evenin85. Page 9
Druglink (Rezistered number: 02057706) Report of the Trustees for Ihe Year Ended 31 March 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE "I don't feel lonely anymore. It helps to know there is somewhere I can drop in to and see friendly face5 and have a cuppa., "I was a wreck when I first came to the Men's Night. Due to the sUPPOrt of the group my life has turned around and l am free of drugs and alcohol and back with my fiancé." "Connect has got me out of the house and now I've got my love of 8ardenin8 back. I've been able to help others by sharlnB my own emperiences." "The art class has helped me find my creatlve side and express myself. Now l use art regularly to brlng colour into my life and to keep me away from dark places." Connect has already established itself as a safe, vibrant. and transformative service. Lookin8 ahead, we will continue to strengthen its programme, build partnershlps, and evaluate Its long-term sustalnability as we move beyond the pilot phase. Coffee Ethlc On l May 2024. we made the diff ieult decision to close Coffee Ethic. our social enterprise at St Albans Civic Centre. Since opening in 2011. Coffee Ethic provided training and volunteering opportunities for people in recovery. helping many to build skills and confidence on their journey back into work and community life. In recent years, fewer clients were comlng through the project to volunteer, meaning we had to employ staff to run the servlce, Combined with low revenue, the projecl was no longer financially viable or meeting Its orl8lnal purpose. While this was a hard decislon, closing Coffee Ethic allows us to focus resources on services that more effectively sUPPOrt recovery. We are proud of the impact it made over 13 years and grateful to all who sUPPOrted it. Dlverslon Drugllnk's Dlversion servlce contlnues to play a vital role in preventin8 substance mlsuse and supporting Individuals at an early stage of thelr lourney. Worklng In partnership wlth local police and communlty services, Dlversion offer5 Structured. educatlonal courses as an alternative to prosecution, helplng participants to recognise the rlsks of drugs and alcohol and make more informed decisions. In 2024125, the servlce re¢eSved 12,381 referrals. representlng a 23% Increase on the prevlous year. Of these, 9,839 Conditional Requirement (CRI referrals were made. with 4,588 completions149% compliance). A further 2.541 Conditional Caution ICC) referrals were received, with 1,649 completlons167% compliance), '1 could have stayed on for hours- the trainer was a great Ilstener as well as a great trainer." '1 was so nervous about the course but the trainer wa5 a breath of fresh air- knowledgeable, respectful and 5UPPOrtlve. 5atisfaclion levels remain eremelY hi8h, with 94% of alcohol course partlclpants agreelnt the course was a valuable experlence, 97% agreeing it was easy to follow Icannabis course). and 96% saying their knowledge of the harms of drugs had increased. velo ments in 2024 WomenQnly Courses." In response to partlcipant feedback, we are Introducing tailored women-only sessions, designed in collaboration with women's services. These will provide a safe, sUPPOrtive and empowering space to explore substance use, relationships. and wellbeing. NeurodOversity-Inclusive Tralning: Courses have been adapted to better meet the needs of neurodiverse participants. Includin8 the option to split three-hour sessions into two shorter ones, and revised learnin8 materials for accessibility. New Courses: Oevelopment is underway on new Cocaine-only and Club Drug courses, as well as tailored provision for those in early recovery. Page 10
Druglink IRe8istered number: 02057706) Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Team Growth: Two new trainers joined the team, brin8ing lived experience and professional expertise that are already enrichin8 the delivery of our courses. Through Diversion, we continue to see the power of education, empathy and early Interventlon In preventing problematic altohol and drug use and offering people the tools to make lasting change. Communlcatlons and Marketln8 In 2024125, our communications and marketing actlvlty focused on celebratin8 mllestones, ralsSng Druglink's proflle, and Stren8thening connection5 Wlth our community. Brand and Profil We continued to increase awareness of Orugllnk across Hertfordshire and beyond through social media, our webslte. and community engagement. Client stories, service updates and awareness campaigns remained at the heart of our communlcations, helping to break down stigma and highlight the impact of our work. hts of the Ye This year brought a wealth of activity to mark Drugllnk's 40th year and strengthen community tles: 40th Anniversary: We launched celebrations with a Valentine raffle h05ted by actor Mark Wingett. who also formallv joined us as a Patron in 2024125. A celebration party in September 2024 brought together staff, clients, and supporters to mark four decades of chan8ln8 futures. Fundralslni: The Valentlne raffle raised £1,338. Chapter 82 of ARM (Addiction Recovery Movement) the 1000 Mlles for Addiction challenge, raisin8 £1,190 for Druglink. Our Connect staff team also raised £300 at a Chrlstmès Fete. Events and Exhlbltlons: The LINK art exhibition at Hemel Old Town Hall showcased powerful client artwork, with artists sharin8 their personal recovery journeys and the meaning behlnd their creations. We also celebrated International Women's Day, hi8hli8hting the resllience and strength of women supported across our services. Communlty Partnershlps: Two local Howdens chose to donate a brand new staff kitchen for our head office. All Saints Church In Oxhey selected Drugllnk as one of their four chosen charltles for the year. We received generous trainer donatlons from One Imposslble Thin8, re8ular food donations from Aldl UK and Nei8hbourly. and continued our valued partnership wlth Haircuts4Homeless, who provided free haircuts to client5. Collaboration and Outreach: We co-hosted a parent/carer webinar on "Preparing and Supporting YounE People Going to University" with Mind in Mid Herts and Carers In Herts. Our head office, Trefoil. became a designated Warm Space. supporting the wider community through the winter months. Innovatlon: We launched The Pods - an Innovative new project funded by OHID IOffi¢e for Health Improvemenl and Olsparitiesl. Operatin8 wlthln our Choices model, the Pods provide hi8h-quality, self-contalned accommodation for people transitioning towards independence. With private showers, kitchenettes, and living space. they offer a training tenancy model where clients develop the skills and confidence needed to move successfully into their own homes. Recognltion: We were proud to welcome the High Sheriff of Hertfordshire to visit our services and celebrate the dedication of our teams. The Safer Place5 team won the'contribution to Care, Award at the 2024 HCPA Herts Care Award5 an outstanding achievement that recognised the innovation and impact of this unique service. For 2025126, we will build on this momentum by delivering new campaigns. strengthening corporate partnerships, and engagin8 more supporters. Highlight will be our first pro8ramme of fundraisin8 events, which will bring together businesses, schools and individuals to raise awareness and vital funds. Page 11
Druglink (Reglstered number: 020577061 Report ol the Trnstees for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Our Charlty During 2024125, Druglink has continued to focus on meeting the needs of our clients, stren8thening our internal sV5tems, and supporting our dedicated staff team. Alongside the daily hard work and commitment of colleagues across all services, we have made important organisational developments to help us grow sustainably and effectively. This year we: Expanded our finance team by employin8 dedicated support to manage houslng beneflts, ensurin8 accurace and efficiency in this crltlcal area. Grew our communlcations funrtlon with the recruitment of a Marketing and Communications OffScer to enhance dally communications, raise awareness, and build eng3Eement wlth our work. Revlewed and updated HR pollcles, laying the foundations for further improvements lo support our 8rowin8 Staff team. Promoted our Offlce Manager to HR Manaier. strengthening our capaclty to meet increaslng staffin8 needs and pressures. Expanded our workforce, with 68 employed staff plus addltlonal bank workers supporting delivery. These developments sit alongside the unwavefin8 commitmeni of our staff and volunteers. From froniline workers providing life-chonging support. to admlnistrative and back-office teams ensurlng se3mle55 operatlons, every member of the organisation plays a vital role in dellverlng our mission, Despite the challenges faced across the sector, our team continues to show resilience, professionalism, and compassion. Together, their dedication is helping us expand our reach. strengthen our services. and, most importantly, continue to change futures across our community. Looklng ahead to 202S/26, we wlll contlnue to build on these foundations . further developln8 our people. systems and 5ervlces $0 that Dru8llnk remains a stron8, Sustainable organlsatlon dellvering the best P05slble outcomes for the people we support. Page 12
DruAlink (Registered number: 020577061 Report of the Trustees for ihe Year Ended 31 March 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Financlal and Operations Revlew The Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 show a net income for the year of £303,177 12024: net income £56,279) with positive reserves at the year-end of £428,88612024.' positive reserves of £125.7091. Income Druglink receives income frorn a number of different sources and the total Income for the year was £3,596,609 12024., £2,890,185). Dru81ink continues to receive funding In return for dellvering and managing a number of contracted services including: Herts County Council - Supportin8 Herts, Dru8link Housin8, Workforce Recrultment & Retentlon, Infection Control, Next Steps project,. - Welwyn and Hatfield Councll - Next Steps project; Luton 8orou8h Council- towards the ResoLUTiONs HUB,. Hertfordshire City Councll - Oxygen Recovery: Routes - Tharnes Valley Police - Dlversion prolect,. and - North Herts Council - Women's Service Department of Health & Social Care- Suicide Prevention project Druglink generated income throu8h Its other attivltles and sources, of which the key ones were.. - Oxygen Residential fees - £1,450,506 {2024.. 1,27S,329) Rental Income (Supported Housln81- £1,386,97612024.. £75S,3181 Diversion Scheme- £281,319 {2024: £229,766) Donations and legacles - £5.07812024: £6.0291 Coffee EthSc (Soclal Enterprise)- £71212024: £9,54S) Ser4ice was closed in May 2025 Expendlture Expenditure for the year was £3.293,43212024,' E2,833,9061. The largest expenditure item for the or8anisatlon is staff costs which accounted for 60%12024.' 55%) of total expenditure. These staff provlde essentlal services to our cllents and are experienced individuals from a variety of backgrounds enabling Dru81ink to offer a rounded service to its client5. Investment policy Druglink had no financial investments at the year end. The Trustees keep any surplus cash In deposit accounts while bein8 mindful of the financial services compensatlon scheme limits. There are no current plans to Invest beyond thls approach. ReseThes The Trustees have reviewed the reserves policy and decided that £500.000 of general reseNes is appropriate for approximately 3 to 6 months of committed operatin8 expenditure, Currently the chaflty has a low level of reserves and endeavours to continue to build on these existing reserves to this level through our activities. Page 13
Dru81ink IRe8iStered number: 02057706) Report of the Trustees forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025 Bounce Back Loan The charity availed of a Bounce Back loan durin8 the prlor year to support its liquidity position following two years of negative results and to ensure that it continued to provide its various services, This loan is planned to be Tepaid over flve vear in accordance with the UK Government terms commencing durin8 May 2021. FUTURE PiANS As we move into 2025-26, our prlorltles Include: l. Consolidatlng services to ensure stron8 Outcomes. financial viability, and Cliententred care. 2. Improving measurement & evaluation. strengthening our data systems so we can track long-term impact more effectivelv. 3. Focusing on staff wellbeln8 and morale, bulldin8 a supportlve culture where colleagues feel valued, motSvated, and equipped to deliver their best. 4. Expanding fundraising and social impact partnerships, to dlversify income and engage community support. 5. Growing prevention & education programmes, to reduce future harm. This past year has been one of momentum, careful reflection, and resilient action. While challenges remain. we believe the steps we've taken position Druglink to enter the nexl phase with confidence - and to continue truly changin8 futures for people in our community. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The CharitV'5 alm5 and objectlves are regulated by its Memorandum and Artlcles of Assoclatlon dated 28 september 1986 incorporatin8 the Charity (Registered Number 295384) as a Company Limited by Guarantee and updated and approved by the Trustees on 17 November 2006 and approved by the Charity Commission on 24 May 2009. Its main objectlves ale to.. advance the education of the public In the dangers arlsing from the habltual or occaslonal consumption of narcotic, stimulant and hallucinogenic drugs or similar substances including alcohol,. advance the education and training of persons who operate In the field of substance misuse,. relieve the poverty, sickness and distress of persons resultlng from either thelr mlsuse of drugs or from such misuse by other5,. promote either alone or wlth others. research Into drug mlsuse and publlsh the result of such research; and advance the promotion and preservation of public law and order through the reduction of crimes ari5in8 directly and indirectly from the misuse of dru85. The main actlvitles for the year continued to focu5 on the promotion, education and prevention of the mlsuse of dru8S and the rehabilitation of those misusin8 substances. Strategies employed to achieve these aim5 included.. ProvidinE a range of services which are reflective of relevant quality standards and address the potential problems experienced by substance mi5use,' Focusin8 on limiting the harm that arlses from substance mlsuse, not only for the individual bul also for families and the wider community; and Working in the partnership with other agencies to secure the widest range of services that best match the needs of our clients. Page 14
Druglink (Registered number: 02057706) Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Recrultment and Appolntment ol New Trustees When the management committee recognise that the recrultment of a new staff member Is requlred, a Job description is completed. This is circulated where the management committee considers il necessary to attract someone with the necessary skills for the particular job. Applicants submit their details which are scrutinised by the appropriate committee members and a short list is selected for interview. Such candidates are interviewed and if appropriate an offer is made to the most suitable candidate on an equal opportunlties basls. Pay and Remuneratlon Annual reviews of pay and remuneration for key members of staff are undertaken. Different factors are taken into account when considering pay aftd remuneration for key staff and these include.. ChanEes in role and responslbllltles.. Length of servlee and experience: and Current market rates of pay and remuneratlon. Any changes to pay and remuneraiion for the key staff of the charity are approved by the Board as part of the bud8et setting exercise. Should there be changes during the financlal year, then approvals are made at the approprlate Board meetin8s and recorded in the minute5. Appolntment The Trustees are mindful of the need to have balanced 8roup of Trustees who can provide a wide ran8e of skills. If they consider that new trustee is required, they inve5tl8ate potential individuals they consider suitable for the role and if there is agreement amon8St them make an approach to that individual. If they accept, they will be appointed a new truslee. Indurtlon and tralnlnR of new trustees Upon appointment as a trustee, the indivldual Is given detalls of the Charlty and encouraged to attend courses appllcable for trustees. Rlsk management The Tf Ustees take an active role in assessin8 the risks assoclated with the operatlons of the charlty together wSth financial risks associated with the running of the charity and investments made. Action is taken to minimise risks with appropriate tralning of stafl members and Internal policles and procedures. Page 15
Oru8link (Reglstered number: 020577061 Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITY STATEMENT The Trustees (who are also the directors of Druglink for the purposes of company lawl are re5POD5ible for preparin8 the Report of the Trustees and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accountin8 Standard51Unlted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expendlture, of the charitable company for that perlod. In preparin8 those financial statement5, the Trustee5 are requlred to: selert suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently- - observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP; make judgements and estlmates that are reasonable and prudent: and prepare the financial statements on the 8oin8 concern basis unless it Is Inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. The Trustees are responsible for keepin8 proper accountin8 records whlch dlsc105e wlth reasonable acturacy at any tlme the financial position of the charitable company and io enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for takin8 reasonable steps for the prevenlion and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In 50 far as the Trustees are aware, there Is no relevant audit Informatlon of which the charilable company's auditors are unaware, and the Trustee5 have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information. AUDITOR5 The audltors, Dux Advlsory Llmlted, will be proposed for re.èppointment at the forthcomln8 Annual General Meetin8. 0411212025 Approved by order of the board of Trustees on signed on its behalf by.. R Busse-Reid - Trustee Page 16
Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of Drugllnk Oplnlon We have audited the financial ststements of Druglink (the 'charitable company'l for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet. the Cash Flow Statement and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accountin8 policies. The financial reportlng framework that has been applied In thelr preparation Ss applicable law and United Kingdom Accountin8 Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountin8 Practlce). In our opinion the financial statements.. give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources and applicatlon of resources, Including Its income and expenditure, for the year then ended,. have been properly prepared In accordance with United KinBdorn Generally Accepted Accounting Practlce,. and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companie5 Act 2006. Basis for oplnlon We conducted our audit in accordance with Internaiional Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilitie5 under those Standards are further described in the Audltors, responsibilities for the audlt of the financlal statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK. including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical re5ponsibilitie5 in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Con¢lu$lons relatlni to iolng ¢on¢ern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accountlng In the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. 8ased on the work we have performed. we have not identified any materlal uncertaintie5 relating to events or conditlons that, individually or collectively. may cast slgnificant doubt on the charitable company's abillty to contlnue as a 8olng Cgncern for a perlod of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilitie5 and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other Informatlon The trustees are responslble for the other Information. The other Information comprlses the informatlon Included In the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Audltors thereon. Our opinion on the financlal statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwlse expllcitly stated In our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection wlth our audit of the financial Statements, our respon5ibillty is to read the other information and. in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misststed. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent materlal misstatement5, we are required to determine whether thi5 gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed. we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this re8ard. Opinlons on other matters prexribed by the Companies Art 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit.. the information given in the Report of the Trustees for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financlal statements,. and the Report of the Trustees has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Page 17
Report of the Independent AudIt0 to the Members of DruBllnk Matters on whleh we are requlred to report by exception In the li8ht of the knowled8e and understandin8 of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Report of the Trustees. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Comp3nies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion.. adequate accounting records have not been kept or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branche5 not Vlslted by u5. or the financlal statements are not in agreement wlth the accountln8 records and relurns; or certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made- or we have not received all the infomiation and explanations we require for our audit,. or the trustees were not entitled to take advanta8e of the small companies exemption from the requirement to prepare a Strategic Report or in preparing the Report of the Trustees. Responslbllttles of trurtees A5 explained more fully in the Trustees, Responsibilities Statement, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law} are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for bein8 satlsfled that they glve a true and falr view, and for such internal control a5 the trustees determlne is necessary to enable the preparation of flnancial statements that are free from material misstalement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparinE the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for asspssing the charitable company's ability to continue a5 a going concern, disclosing. a5 applicable. matters related to going concern and using the goin8 concern basis of accounting unle55 the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operatlons, or have no realistic alternative but to do so. Page 18
Report of the Independent AuditOfS to the Member5 of Dru8llnk Our responsibilltles for the audlt of the flnancial statements Our objettive5 are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement. whether due to fraud or error. and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinlon. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISA5 {UKI will always detect a material missiatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considefed material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. The extent to whlch our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, includin8 fraud Is detailed below: In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of Irregularities. including fraud and non.compliance with laws and regulations. our procedures included the following: We obtained an understanding of the legal and rÈ8ulatory framework5 applicable to the company and the sector in which it operates. We determined that the following laws and regulation5 were most Sl8nificant: Companies Act 2006, UK GAAP. the UK Corporate Governance Code and the Data Protection Act. We obtained an understanding of how the company is comÈlying with those le8al and regulatory frameworks and made enquirles to the mana8ement of known Or suspected instances of fraud and non.compliance with laws and regulations. We assessed the susceptibillty of the company's financial statements to materlal misstatement, Including how fraud might occur. Audit procedures performed by the audit team Included.. Identifying and a55e55ing the controls mana8ement has In place to prevent and detert fraud; Understanding how those charged with 8overnènce considered and addressed the potential for override of controls or other inappropriate influence over the financial reporting process,. Challen8ln8 a55umptions and Judgments made by mana8ement in Its $18nlflcant accountln8 estimates and lud8ments. Identifying and testin8 journal entrie5, in partlcular journal entrles posted wlth unusual account combinations; and Assessing the extent of compliance with the relevant laws and re8ulations. There are Inherent Ilmitations In the audit procedures described above and the further removed non-compliance with laws and regulatlons are from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements. the less Ilkely we would become aware of it. Also, the risk of not detectin8 a material mi55tatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentatlons, or throu8h collusions. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statement5 is located on the Financlal Reportlng Council's website at www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors. Page 19
Report of the Independent Audltors to the Members of Druglink Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permltted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charltable company and the charitable company's members as a body, for our audit work. for thls report, or for the opinions we have formed. Blènca Permal FCA (Senior Statutory Auditor) for and on behalf of Dux Advisory Limited Kennel Club House Gatehouse Way Aylesbury Buckinghamshlre HP19 8D8 11/1212025 Page 20
Drugllnk Statement of Flnanclal Artlvltles for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.3.25 Total funds 31.3.24 Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENOOWMENTS FROM Donations and le8acies 75,056 228,752 303,808 216,561 Charitable activities Diverslon Central Servlces Houslng Oxygen Coffee Ethics 281.319 13,370 281.319 13.370 12,680 1,266,206 1,718,128 712 229.766 21.447 120,004 714,222 1,578,460 9,545 12,680 1,266,206 1,450,506 712 267,622 Investment income 386 386 180 Total 3.087.555 509,054 3.596.609 2,890.185 EXPENDITURE ON Funds 385 107 492 1,535 Charltable artlvltles Diversion Central Setvices Housing Oxygen Coffee Ethlcs 225.707 54.063 225,707 54,063 127,104 1.207.279 1,674,278 4,S09 236,411 137,172 22,059 833,814 1,586,968 15,947 127.104 1,207,279 1,445,890 4,509 228,388 Total 2,937,833 355,599 3,293,432 2.833,906 NET INCOME 149,722 153,455 303,177 56,279 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 10,084 115,625 125,709 69.430 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 159.806 269.080 428,886 125,709 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 21
Orugllnk (Registered number: 020577061 Balance Sheet 31 March 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 Note5 FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 13 9.100 10,4CNJ CURRENT ASSETS Oebtors Cash at bank and in hand 14 556,113 296,778 491,962 34,770 852.891 526,732 CREDITORS Amounts fallin8 due withln one year 15 1443,1671 14SO,8991 NET CURRENT ASSETS 409,724 75,833 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILrriES 418,824 86,233 CREDITORS Amounts falling due after more than one year 16 11,7351 111,7351 PROVISIONS FOR LIABILITIES 20 11.797 51,211 NET ASSETSI(UABILITIES) 428,886 125,709 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricled funds 22 159,806 269,080 10,084 115,625 TOTAL FUNDS 428,886 125,709 These financlal statements have been prepared In accordance with the provisions appllcable to charitable companles 5ublect to the small companies regime. 0411212025 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for i55ue on and were signed on its behalf bv: R Busse-Reid - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 22
Drugllnk Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 March 1025 31.3.25 31.3.24 Notes Cash Ilows from operatlng artivities Cash generated from operations Interest paid 272.114 (4921 1112,472) 16941 Net cash provided byllused inl operating activities 271,622 {113,1661 Cash flows from Investlni actlvltles Purchase of tanglble flxed a55ets Interest recelved {10.400} 386 Net cash provided by/{used Inl investing activities 386 {10.220) Cash Ilows from financlng actlvities Loan repayments in year Iio.OLM)} iio.0001 Net cash used in finan¢in8 activities iio.000} {io,000} Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the reportlng perlod Cash and Cash equlvalents at the be8lnnln8 of the reportlng peilod 262,8 1133,3861 34,770 168.156 Cash and Cash equlvalents at the end of the reporting perlod 296.778 34,770 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 23
Druglink Notes to the Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 31.3.25 31.3.24 Net Income foi ihe reportlng perlod (a$ per the Statement of Fln•ndal Activitle5) Adjustments for: Depreciation ch3rges Interest received Interest pald Provisions Increase in debtors Decrease In creditors 303,177 56,279 1,300 13861 492 39,414 164,1511 17,7321 1180} 694 151,211) 177,8731 140,181) Net Cash provlded byl(used in) oporatlons 272,114 1112,472) ANALYSIS OF CHANGE5 IN NET FUND5 At 1.4.24 Cash flow At 31.3.25 Nel cash Cash at bank and in hand 34,770 262,008 296,778 34,770 262.008 296,778 Debt Debts fallin8 due withln l year Debts fallin8 due after l year {io,0001 111,7351 iio.0001 11.7351 10.000 121.7351 10,000 111,735) Total 13,035 272,008 28S,043 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 24
Diuglink Notes to the Flnanclal Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES 8asls of preparln8 the Ilnanclal statements The financial statements of the charitable company. whlch is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparin8 their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Iieland (FRS 1021 (effective l January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 Yhe Financlal Reporting Standard appllcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companle5 Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historlcal cost conventlon. The presentatlon currency of these financial statements is in pounds steflin8. Goin£ toncern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis. The trustees have reviewed and considered relevant information, includin8 the annual budget and future cash flows in making thelr assessment.The trustees have tested their cash flow analysis to take into account the impact on their charity of possible scenarios, alongside the measures that they can take to mitigate the Impact. Based on these assessments. given the measures that could be undertaken to mitigate the current adverse conditions. and the current resources available. the trustees have concluded that they can continue to adopt the 8oin8 concern basis in preparing the annual report and accounts. Income Income15 recognised when the Charity has entitlement to the funds. any performance indicators attached to the itemlsl of income have been met, it is probable that the income will be received. and the amount can be measured reliably. Donations are recognised In full In the Statement of Financlal Actlvlties when entltled, receipt Is probable and when the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Gift aid receivable is included when claimable. Grant income is credited to the Statement of Financial Activities when received or receivable whichever is earlier, unless the grant relates to a future year, in which case it is deferred. Income from charitable activltles is credited to the Statement of Flnancial Actlvltles when recelved or receivable whichever is earlier, unle55 It relates to a specific future year or event, in which case it is deferred. Expendlture Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there Is a legal or constructlve obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, It is probable that a transfer of economlc beneflts will be required In settlement and the amount of the obligatlon can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been included under expense categories that aggregale all costs for allocation to activitie5. Indirect costs, Includln8 governance costs, which cannot be dlrectly attributed to activities, are allocated proportionate to direct costs allocated to each project area. Tanglble fixed assets Tangible fixed 355et5 are stated at C05t less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their residual value. over their useful life, on a straight-line basi5. The useful life used is: Plant & Machinery - 3 years Motor Vehicle 8 years Page 25 continued...
Druglink Notes to the Flnancial Statements- tontlnued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES- continued Taxatlon The charlty Is exempt from corporatlon tax on Its charitable activitles. Fund aecountlnz Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of theTrustees. Restrlcted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charlty. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included In the notes to the financial statements. Hlre purchase and leaslnt commltments Rentals paid under operatin8 leases are char8ed to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basls over the period of the lease. Pension costs and other post-retlrement benefSts The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. Debtors short.term debtors are measured at transactlon price, less any Impairment, Loans receNable are measured Inltlally at fair value. net of transaction costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effertive interest method, less any impairment. C•sh at bank & In hand Cash at bank and In hand Include cash held as petty cash and other current accounts wlth Instant access. Credltors Short-term creditors are measured at the transactions price. Other financial liabilities, including bank loans, are measured initially at fair value. net of transactions costs, and are measured subsequently at amortised cost using the effective Interest method. Flnanclal Instruments The charlty only has financlal assets and flnanclal liabllitles of a klnd that qualify a5 basic fSnanclal instruments. 8asic financial instruments are initially reco8nised at transactlon value and subsequently measured at amortise cost. Page 26 continued...
Druglink Notes to the Flnanelal Statements. contlnued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY In preparin8 the financlal statements It is necessary to make certain judgements, estimates and a55umptions that affert the amounts reco8nised in the financlal staternents. These assumptlons are reassessed annually as part of the accounts preparation process. The critical judgments that the trustees have made in the process of applying the charity's accounting policies that have the most significant effect on the statutory financial statements are discussed below: lil Recoverabillty of debtors The charity establishes a Pfovlsion for debtors that are estimated not to be recoverable. When assessln8 recoverabllity, the trustees have considered factors such as the ageing of debtors, past experlence of recoverablllty and the credit profile of individual or groups of customers. (ill Depreclatlon and amortlsatlon The charlty establishes deprecialion and amortisalion pollcles to write off assets over thelr useful economic Ilfe. DONATION5 AND LEGACIES 31.3.25 31.3.24 Donations Grants 5,078 298,730 6,029 210,532 303.808 216,561 INVESTMENT INCOMÉ 31.3.25 31.3.24 Deposlt account Interest 386 180 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE AcrivmES 31.3.25 31.3.24 Actlvity Diversion Central SeThices Housin8 OxyEen Coffee Ethics Other income Other income Other income Other income Other income Other income 281,319 13.370 12.680 1,266.206 1,718,128 712 229,766 21,447 120.004 714,222 1,578,460 9,S45 3,292.415 2.673,444 Page 27 continued...
Drugllnk Notes to the Flnancial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2025 FUNDS Other tradin8 artivities 31.3.25 31.3.24 Bad debts Interest payable and similar char8es 841 694 492 492 1,535 CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES cosrs Support costs15ee note 81 Dlrect Costs Totals Diversion Central Service5 Housing Oxy8en Coffee Ethlcs 224,878 53,021 124,822 828,991 1,600,920 4,509 829 1,042 2,282 378,288 73,358 225,707 54,063 127.104 1.207,279 1,674.278 4,509 2,837,141 455,799 3,292,940 SUPPORT COSTS Governance costs Flnance Totals Dlversion Central Senlices Houslng Oxygen 829 1,042 2,282 3,321 2,491 829 1,042 2,282 378,288 73,358 374,967 70,867 445,834 9,965 455,799 Page 28 continued...
Druglink Notes to the Financial statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 SUPPORT COSTS- ¢ontlnued Support costs, included in the above. are as follows: Diversion Central Services Rent Auditors, remuneratlon Accountancy fees 829 11,363) 2,40S 2,282 829 1,042 2.282 31.3.25 Total activities 31.3.24 Total activities Housin8 Oxy8en Rent Auditors, remuneratlon Accountancy fees 374,967 3.321 70,867 2,491 445,834 7.560 2,405 291.252 7,200 5,368 378,288 73.358 455,799 303,820 NÉT INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net income/lexpenditure) is stated after charginFJlcreditinB)'. 31.3.25 31.3.24 Auditors, remuneratlon Depreciatlon - owned assets Hire of plant and machinery Other operating leases 7,560 1,300 1,297 117,lOS 7,200 2,320 120,000 io. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND 8ENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other beneflts for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024. Page 29 continued...
Druglink Notes to the Flnaneial Statements- continued lor the Year Ended 31 March 2025 io. TRusfEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS- contlnued Trustees, empenses There were no Irustees expenses paid forthe year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024. ii. STAFF COSTS 31.3.25 31.3.24 Wages and salarles Social security costs Other pension costs 1.778,271 160,697 23.530 1,585.604 128,574 19.612 1.962.498 1.733,790 The average monthly number of employee5 durin8 the year was as follows: 31.3.25 80 31.3.24 63 Average number of staff The number of employees whose employee benefits lexcludln8 employer penslon costs) exceeded £60,(XIO was., 31.3.25 31.3.24 £60.001- £70.0(x) 12. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Tot31 funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donatlons and legacies 18S,227 31,334 216,561 Charltable •rtivilies Diversion Central Services Housing Oxygen Coffee Ethics 229,766 21.447 119,929 714.222 1,578,460 9,545 229.766 21,447 120,004 714,222 I,S78,460 9.545 75 Investment income 180 Total 2,858.776 31,409 2,890,185 EXPENDMJRE ON Funds 1,535 1,535 Page 30 continued...
Druglink Notes to the Financlal Statements- fontlnued for the Year Ended 31 Marfh 2025 12. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcrivmES- continued Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds Charitable artlvltles Diversion Central SeNices Housing Oxygen Coffee Ethics 236,411 137,172 11.612 833.814 1.586,968 IS,947 236,411 137.172 22,059 833,814 1.586,968 15,947 10,447 Total 2,823,459 10,447 2.833.906 NET INCOME 35,317 20,962 56,279 RECOP4CILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 125,2331 94,663 69,430 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 10,084 115,625 125,709 13. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Plant and machinery Motor vehicles Totals COST At l April 2024 and 31 March 2025 264,998 10,400 275.398 DEPRECIATION At l April 2024 Charge for year 264,998 264,998 1,300 1,300 At 31 March 2025 264,998 1.300 266,298 NET BOOK VALUE Al 31 March 2025 9,100 9,100 At 31 March 2024 10,400 10,400 Page 31 continued...
Dru8link Notes lo the Financlal Stalement$- Contlnued lor the Year Ended 31 March 202S 14. DEBTORS 31.3.25 31.3.24 Amounts falllng due wlthln one year: Trade debtors Other debtors Accrued income Prepayments 168,983 37,221 199.913 124,496 235,838 28,116 106,991 95,517 530,613 466,462 Amounts fallln8 due after more than one year,. Other debtors 25,SOO 2S,S00 A88regate amounts 556,113 491,962 15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.25 31.3.24 Bank loans and overdrafts (see note 171 Trade credltors Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 10,000 224,321 39,331 10,738 158.777 10.000 175,420 37,243 8,171 220,065 443.167 450,899 16, CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFfER MORE THAN ONE YEAR 31.3.25 31.3.24 Bank loans {see note 171 1,735 11.735 17. LOANS An analysls of the maturlty of loans is Biven below: 31.3.25 31.3.24 Amounts falling due within one year on demand: Bank loan 10.000 10.000 Amounts falllng betVen one and two years: Bank loans - 1-2 years Bank Loan 1,735 10.000 1,735 10,000 Page 32 continued...
Druglink Notes to the Flnan¢ial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 Mareh 2025 17. LOANS- ntInUed 31.3.25 31.3.24 Amounts falling due between two and five years: Bank loan - 2-5 years 1,735 This is the analysls of the maturity of Yorkshlre Bank 8ounce Back loan at an interest of 2.5%. LEASING AGREEMENTS Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows.. 31.3.25 31.3.24 Within one year Between one and five years In more than five years 120,000 354.000 18,750 120,000 390,000 102.750 492,750 612,750 The operatin8 lease relates to the sale and lease back of Nascent House, 18 Dart and the lease of 89 Castle Street. 19. SECURED DEBTS The following secured debts are included within creditors.. 31.3.25 31.3.24 Bank loans 11.735 21,735 There is a fixed and floatlng charge with Clydesdale Bank PLC & CAF Bank Llmited over the undertaklng and all property and assets. 20. PROVISION5 FOR LIABILITIES 31.3.25 31.3.24 Provisions 111.7971 151.2111 Thls provision relates to Housin8 Beneflt, Page 33 continued.
Druglink Notes to the Financlal Statements- contlnued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 21. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSEfs BEfwEEN FUNDS 31.3.25 Total funds 31.3.24 Total funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities Long term liabilities Provision for liabilities 9,ILKI 583,811 1443,1671 11.7351 11,797 9,100 852,891 {443,1671 11,7351 11,797 10,400 526,732 1450.8991 111.7351 51,211 269,080 159,806 269.080 428.886 125,709 22. MOVEMENT IN FUND5 Net movement in funds At 31.3.25 At 1.4.24 Unrestrlcted fvnds General fund Diversion Coffee Ethic Housin8 10,084 142.029) 55,556 {3,7971 139,992 {31,9451 55.556 13,7971 139.992 10,084 149,722 159,806 Restrlrted funds Services OJ(y8en 49,297 66,328 114.273 39,182 163,570 105,510 115,625 153,455 269,080 TOTAL FUNDS 125,709 303,177 428,886 Page 34 continued...
DrugliTrk Notes to the Financlal Statements- fontlnued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 22. MOVEMENT IN FLINDS- contlnued Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund Diversion Coffee EthSc Hou5in8 1,458,032 281,318 712 1,347.493 {1,500,061) {225,762) 14,509} {1,207,501) 142,0291 55,556 13,7971 139,992 3.087.555 (2,937,833) 149,722 Restrlrted funds Services Oxygen 241.432 267,622 {127,159} {228,440) 114,273 39,182 509.054 {355.599) 153,455 TOTAL FUNDS 3,596,609 13,293,432) 303.177 Comparatlves for movement In funds Net movement in funds At 31.3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrestricted funds General fund Diversion Coffee Ethic Housin8 Oxygen 5ervlces 125,2331 1183,6511 3,435 {6,4021 191,4741 95.441 217,968 1208.884} 3.435 (6,4021 191,4741 95,441 217.968 125.2331 3S,317 10.084 Restrlcted funds Services Oxygen 28,335 66,328 20.962 49.297 66.328 94,663 20,962 115.625 TOTAL FUNDS 69,430 56.279 125,709 Pa8e 35 continued...
Druglink Notes to the Financlal Statements- contlnued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 22. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- wntinued Comparative net movement in funds, Included in the above are a5 follows.. Incomin8 resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestrlrted funds General fund Oiversion Coffee Ethic Housing Oxygen Services 1.378,001 229,766 9,545 752,419 259,465 229.580 {1,561.6521 (226.3311 IIS.9471 1843.8931 1164,0241 111.6121 1183.6SI} 3.435 {6,4021 191.4741 95.441 217.968 2,858,776 12,823,459) 35,317 Restrlcted funds Servlces 31,409 110,447) 20,962 TOTAL FUNDS 2,890,185 12,833.9061 56,279 Oxy8en & Services fund relates income residentlal fees recelved by the charlty for providin8 supported accommodation for anyone with a history of offendin8, substance misuse Of homelessness. Diverslon fund recelves income to provide preventlve pro8rèms almed at divertin8 at.risk Indivlduals away from crlme, substance abuse, and antisoclal behavlor. Housln8 fund relates Income to provide safe, supportive accommodations for vulnerable indlvlduals, includin8 those recovering from addiction. the homeless. or those in crisis. The Coffee Ethics program recelves Income from sellln8 coffee at the clvlc centre locatlon. 23. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES Durin8 this and the previous year, Dru8link rented seven properties from a Trustee, Ray Knowles. The total rent paid was £143,73012024., £110.3401. During the year. Druglink rented three properties from a Trustee, Nick Pedrilhes. The total rent pald was £255,647 (2024: £158,125). Ourin8 the year. other expenses relating to repairs & maintenance and broadband were paid to a Trustee, Nlck Pedrithes. The total other expenses paid was É117.27912024 . Nill. Page 36