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.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 33% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% 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 | £1,736,775 | £1,753,608 | £1,640,489 | £2,727,108 | £589,816 | 43 / 60 |
| 2024 | £1,598,508 | £1,627,810 | £1,480,604 | £2,736,375 | £442,148 | 41 / 45 |
| 2023 | £1,962,502 | £1,520,703 | £1,411,166 | £2,801,092 | £494,878 | 41 / 40 |
| 2022 | £1,219,242 | £1,275,250 | £1,232,391 | £2,092,232 | £425,333 | 38 / 18 |
| 2021 | £1,706,783 | £1,257,941 | £1,215,620 | £1,784,470 | £426,271 | 40 / 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.
How efficient is Berkshire Women's Aid?
Berkshire Women's Aid has a program ratio of 94.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 8 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.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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