Bawso LTD
Also known as: Bawso, Bawso Women's Aid, Bawso Womens Aid
Provides Wales wide services including the provision of temporary accommodation for all victims of abuse, violence and exploitation. Specialises in providing services for people from black and minority ethnic communities and their children, who have suffered from or at risk of Domestic Abuse, Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
Activities & Mission
Provides Wales wide services including the provision of temporary accommodation for all victims of abuse, violence and exploitation. Specialises in providing services for people from black and minority ethnic communities and their children, who have suffered from or at risk of Domestic Abuse, Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £4,643,693 | £4,781,114 | £4,781,114 | £1,630,107 | £685,286 | 114 / 5 |
| 2024 | £4,477,709 | £4,671,849 | £4,671,849 | £1,767,528 | £825,138 | 113 / 10 |
| 2023 | £4,708,353 | £4,167,851 | £4,167,851 | £1,961,668 | £1,019,396 | 109 / 10 |
| 2022 | £4,657,776 | £4,193,003 | £4,193,003 | £1,421,166 | £797,590 | 95 / 50 |
| 2021 | £3,842,623 | £3,628,010 | £3,628,010 | £956,393 | £403,544 | 104 / 12 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bawso LTD
What does Bawso LTD do?
Provides Wales wide services including the provision of temporary accommodation for all victims of abuse, violence and exploitation. Specialises in providing services for people from black and minority ethnic communities and their children, who have suffered from or at risk of Domestic Abuse, Forced Marriage, Honour Based Violence, Female Genital Mutilation, Modern Slavery and Human Trafficking.
How much income did Bawso LTD report in 2025?
Bawso LTD reported total income of £4.64m and reported expenditure of £4.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bawso LTD?
Bawso LTD has a program ratio of 103.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bawso LTD registered as a charity?
Bawso LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 February 2001 as charity number 1084854. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Bawso LTD?
Bawso LTD is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bawso LTD operate?
Bawso LTD operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bawso LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Bawso LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084854.
Details
Sovereign Quay
Havannah Street
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Bawso
- Bawso Ltd
- Bawso Women's Aid
- Bawso Womens Aid
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated