Developing Health and Independence
Analysis
Developing Health and Independence is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bath. It was registered in November 1999, 27 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation/housing and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03830311). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Developing Health and Independence reported income of £11.5m and spending of £11.9m, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £6.4m to £11.5m (+81%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 43%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Developing Health and Independence sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include St Mary's College Crosby Trust Limited (£11.5m), The Raphael Freshwater Memorial Association (£11.7m) and Council for At-Risk Academics (£11.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £4.5m would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 209 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.3%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.3%
In the charity's own words
Developing Health and Independence is a charity that aims to assist people who are socially excluded as a result of drug or alcohol use, physical or mental ill health, poor housing, lack of employable skills or other means. DHI helps people to lead healthier more integrated lifestyles and helps to create safer more sustainable communities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| St Mary's College Crosby Trust Limited | Liverpool | £11.5m |
| The Raphael Freshwater Memorial Association | London | £11.7m |
| Council for At-Risk Academics | London | £11.4m |
| Centre for Sustainable Energy | Bristol | £11.7m |