Finance Score: -5

Governance Score: 0

Support Score: 2

Accounts overdue -5
No PartB

(no info on trustees)

Grant maker support: +2

Overall GiG Score: -3

ACTION ON SUBSTANCES THROUGH COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND RELATED TRAINING

The Charity�s objects (�Objects�) are specifically restricted to the following: The advancement of health and the reduction of harm of those persons affected by, or are at risk of being affected by, the misuse of or addiction to drugs, alcohol and other similar substances and to help the families and dependents of such persons (hereafter the �Beneficiaries�) through various activities, programmes and support services that address the risk, impact and health and social factors of alcohol and substance misuse and other related issues. The advancement of education to the Beneficiaries, communities and professionals regarding alcohol and substance misuse and other related issues through the provision of information and assistance by various means such as providing information, advice and training and by any other charitable means as the trustees see fit.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from a grant maker
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years

Financial issues to consider:

Latest accounts are overdue for filing

Established: 9 years

www.ascert.biz

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Financial Data

Income & Spending ?

Year end	31/03/18	31/03/19	31/03/20	31/03/21	31/03/22	31/03/23
Income	£2,109,537	£1,937,458	£2,137,941	£2,035,053	£2,300,713	£2,171,182
Spending	£2,035,111	£2,026,373	£1,897,375	£1,846,968	£1,997,812	£2,216,536
Surplus/deficit	£74,426	-£88,915	£240,566	£188,085	£302,901	-£45,354

Listed activities

The advancement of education, The advancement of health or the saving of lives, The advancement of citizenship or community development, The relief of those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage

How it operates

Advice/advocacy/information, Community development, Counselling/support, Education/training, General charitable purposes, Medical/health/sickness, Youth development

Where it operates

Northern Ireland

Who it helps

Addictions (drug/solvent/alcohol abuse), Adult training, Carers, Children (5-13 year olds), Community safety/crime prevention, General public, Mental health, Parents, Voluntary and community sector, Youth (14-25 year olds)

Who works here?

42 employees

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
BBC Children in Need - Grant to ASCERT
£97,649	26/06/2019 36	This project will provide specialised mental health support for children and young people who are distressed or may have suffered abuse or neglect, to improve their mental and emotional health and ....more This project will provide specialised mental health support for children and young people who are distressed or may have suffered abuse or neglect, to improve their mental and emotional health and increase their resilience.

Data sourced from Donors via 360 Giving

How is it governed?

Trustees

Sorry we have no information about the Trustees.

Further information may be available on the charity's page on the Commission website here

Legal constitution

Charity registered in Northern Ireland on 28/01/2015, number: NIC101239

Main office

23 Bridge Street, Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 1XZ

Data Sources