The Dumbarton Area Council On Alcohol
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC012237
- Status
- Active
- Registered
- Jan. 14, 1980
- Legal form
- Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)
Address
- Address
- Westbridgend Lodge
West Bridgend
Dumbarton
G82 4AD
Contact
- Website
daca.org.uk
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the advancement of health','any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes'
Dumbarton Area Council on Alcohol (DACA) will work with the community of West Dunbartonshire to raise awareness of alcohol issues and offer support by providing a range of services tailored to individuals and the community, and so reduce the harm associated with alcohol use. DACA currently offers free, confidential alcohol counselling, keywork and advocacy, and a social and activity-based groupwork programme. These services are open to anyone who has been affected by alcohol harm. In addition, DACA provides alcohol education and awareness-raising to the broader community of West Dunbartonshire
Objectives: To establish, co-ordinate, service and help to sustain a comprehensive and co-ordinated community service designed to meet the special needs of those affected by alcohol-related and ancillary problems, and to promote the developnent of facilities as required, as an integral part of such service. To increase public knowledge of the levels of alcohol abuse, its damaging effects on the individual, the family, society and the economy and to initiate and support action to combat the problem. To promote services and facilities, information, education, training and research in regard to the prevention, early diagnosis and treatment of alcohol-related and ancillary problems but so that the Ccmpany shall not be bound to advocate or specify any particular method of treatment.
Areas of operation
- Main operating location
- West Dunbartonshire
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £342,336 | £368,502 | 15 |
| March 31, 2024 | £335,935 | £361,565 | - |
| March 31, 2023 | £399,052 | £360,339 | - |
| March 31, 2022 | £379,012 | £384,712 | - |
| March 31, 2021 | £349,144 | £390,015 | - |