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Adfam National

Registered charity 1067428 Registered since 1998

Operates: Throughout England And Wales

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Board DNA

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6
trustees on the board
3.8y median 3y
average tenure
12y
longest tenure
1
trustees past 6 years
8.6y
average years in governance
6 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
5
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 6General Charitable Purposes 6The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 6

Commercial experience

Health and social care 6Education 1
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Contact

Websitewww.adfam.org.uk
Emailadmin@adfam.org.uk
Phone02038179410
AddressAdfam National, 27 Swinton Street, LONDON, WC1X 9NW

Finances

£860,966 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£694,473£617,847
2022£532,128£574,310
2023£463,965£597,782
2024£650,123£678,283
2025£860,966£808,428

What it does

What

General Charitable PurposesEducation/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Who

Children/young PeopleOther Charities Or Voluntary BodiesOther Defined GroupsThe General Public/mankind

How

Provides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationSponsors Or Undertakes ResearchActs As An Umbrella Or Resource BodyOther Charitable Activities

Charitable objects

(1) TO RELIEVE THE SUFFERING CAUSED BY SUBSTANCE USE AND GAMBLING BY MAKING HELP, SUPPORT AND ADVICE AVAILABLE TO THE FAMILIES,FRIENDS AND CARERS OF PEOPLE AFFECTED IN THIS WAY. (2) TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING ON THE IMPACT OF SUBSTANCE USE AND GAMBLING ON FAMILIES. (3) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND POLICY MAKERS TO RAISE AWARENESS OF THE HARMS THAT SUBSTANCE USE AND GAMBLING CAN CAUSE TO OTHERS. (4) TO PROMOTE THE HEALTH AND WELLBEING OF FAMILIES AFFECTED BY SUBSTANCE USE AND GAMBLING THROUGH THE PROVISION OF PEER SUPPORT,TRAINING, INFORMATION AND OTHER INTERVENTIONS. (5) TO PROMOTE SUPPORT FOR ANY OTHER VULNERABLE GROUP THAT FALLS INTO THE CHARITY'S MAIN OBJECTS THAT THE DIRECTORS DECIDE TO SUPPORT ON AN AD HOC BASIS.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 28/02/1997AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 03/11/1997AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION(S) DATED 12/12/2012AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 12 AUG 2019

Trustees (6)

6trustees
55median age
1aged 70+

Linked company (Companies House)

Adfam National · 03328628 · Active

PRI/LBG/NSC (Private, Limited by guarantee, no share capital, use of 'Limited' exemption) · incorporated 28/02/1997

6 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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