--- title: "Essential Drug and Alcohol Services — check charity number 900565 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Essential Drug and Alcohol Services a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 900565. Education/training charity based in 5 Church Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/essential-drug-and-alcohol-services retrieved: 2026-08-24T06:18:46.415Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Essential Drug and Alcohol Services is a registered charity (number 900565) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the advancement of health or saving of lives. Its latest reported income was £344,077 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Essential Drug and Alcohol Services? Registered charity number 900565 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 5 Church Street Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £344,077 Website [www.edasuk.org](http://www.edasuk.org/) ## What does Essential Drug and Alcohol Services do? The charity aims to benefit the public by promoting the prevention of drug misuse and supporting those suffering from or at risk of suffering from drug and alcohol misuse. A range of services are provided including adult, young peoples and aftercare services which address the potential problems related to substance misuse. Training is provided to accredited standards. ## What causes is Essential Drug and Alcohol Services registered for? Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Essential Drug and Alcohol Services yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Essential Drug and Alcohol Services is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=essential-drug-and-alcohol-services&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.edasuk.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Essential Drug and Alcohol Services a legitimate charity? Yes. Essential Drug and Alcohol Services is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 900565) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Essential Drug and Alcohol Services's charity number? Essential Drug and Alcohol Services's charity number is 900565. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 900565? Search 900565 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Essential Drug and Alcohol Services do? The charity aims to benefit the public by promoting the prevention of drug misuse and supporting those suffering from or at risk of suffering from drug and alcohol misuse. A range of services are provided including adult, young peoples and aftercare services which address the potential problems related to substance misuse. Training is provided to accredited standards. Does Essential Drug and Alcohol Services have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Essential Drug and Alcohol Services. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Essential Drug and Alcohol Services? Essential Drug and Alcohol Services's website is http://www.edasuk.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/900565).