# Charity - DENS Foodbank

DENS Foodbank operates under a registered charity.

- Charity name: Dens Limited
- Charity number: [1097185](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-details/?regid=1097185&subid=0)
- Charity type: Charitable company
- Registration date: 24th April 2003

## Objectives

DENS is on the frontline, tackling homelessness and poverty in Dacorum, by giving people the chance to build a better future. DENS provides a number of services: The Elms Hostel, short term accommodation; DENS Day Centre, advice and a daytime haven; DENS Rent Aid, a guarantee and support scheme with private landlords; DENS Dacorum Foodbank, emergency food.

## Purposes

- Education/training
- The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- Accommodation/housing

## Income & Expenditure

| Year | Income | Expenditure |
|------|--------|-------------|
| 2025 | £2,610,219 | £2,548,122 |
| 2024 | £2,574,660 | £2,547,441 |
| 2023 | £2,134,131 | £2,125,960 |
| 2022 | £1,994,792 | £1,855,025 |
| 2021 | £2,409,962 | £1,901,123 |