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Berkshire Women's Aid

Also known as: Bwa

Provision of support, information and refuge accommodation to people, adults and children, who have experienced domestic abuse.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of support, information and refuge accommodation to people, adults and children, who have experienced domestic abuse.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,736,775
Latest Expenditure
£1,753,608

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £115,065
Charitable Activities £1,582,300
Other Trading £0
Investments £39,410
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,640,489
Raising Funds £113,119
Governance £52,118
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,736,775
£1,753,608£1,640,489£2,727,108£589,81643 / 60
2024
£1,598,508
£1,627,810£1,480,604£2,736,375£442,14841 / 45
2023
£1,962,502
£1,520,703£1,411,166£2,801,092£494,87841 / 40
2022
£1,219,242
£1,275,250£1,232,391£2,092,232£425,33338 / 18
2021
£1,706,783
£1,257,941£1,215,620£1,784,470£426,27140 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Berkshire Women's Aid

What does Berkshire Women's Aid do?

Provision of support, information and refuge accommodation to people, adults and children, who have experienced domestic abuse.

How much income did Berkshire Women's Aid report in 2025?

Berkshire Women's Aid reported total income of £1.74m and reported expenditure of £1.75m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Berkshire Women's Aid registered as a charity?

Berkshire Women's Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 1995 as charity number 1050484. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Berkshire Women's Aid?

Berkshire Women's Aid is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Minaz Beddall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Berkshire Women's Aid operate?

Berkshire Women's Aid operates across 4 areas: Bracknell Forest, Reading, West Berkshire and Wokingham.

Is Berkshire Women's Aid a registered charity?

Yes — Berkshire Women's Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1050484.

Details

Address
GREEN PARK
100 LONGWATER AVENUE
READING
RG2 6GP
Registration Date
8 November 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1050484
Charity Number
1050484

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Trustees

Minaz Beddall Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Chaya Kumudini Howard
Emma Louise Victoria Young
Fiona Jones
Gemma Hooper
Kathryn Baddeley

Also Known As

  • Bwa

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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