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Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid

Also known as: Birmingham Women's Aid, Birmingham & Solihull Women's Aid

BSWAID is working with women and children affected by domestic violence by:offering safe temporary accommodation, appropriate and accessible support services includingsupporting women in accessing justice system. The charity raises awareness and promotes action against Domestic violence and promotes policy and best practice that responds to women and children's needs.

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Activities & Mission

BSWAID is working with women and children affected by domestic violence by:offering safe temporary accommodation, appropriate and accessible support services includingsupporting women in accessing justice system. The charity raises awareness and promotes action against Domestic violence and promotes policy and best practice that responds to women and children's needs.

Grants

Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£7,817,540
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and other defined groups
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation or housing

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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
£8,293,567
Latest Expenditure
£7,817,540

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £231,035
Charitable Activities £7,843,340
Other Trading £112,296
Investments £56,205
Other Income £50,691

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £7,619,976
Raising Funds £197,564
Governance £123,266
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
£8,293,567
£7,817,540£7,619,976£6,250,269£6,250,269146 / 50
2024
£8,323,150
£7,991,460£7,908,334£5,774,242£5,774,242186 / 27
2023
£7,982,109
£7,377,794£7,288,390£5,442,552£5,442,552190 / 20
2022
£7,077,510
£6,624,405£6,515,135£4,838,237£4,838,237188 / 16
2021
£7,398,767
£7,088,639£6,930,548£4,385,132£4,385,132168 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid

What does Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid do?

BSWAID is working with women and children affected by domestic violence by:offering safe temporary accommodation, appropriate and accessible support services includingsupporting women in accessing justice system. The charity raises awareness and promotes action against Domestic violence and promotes policy and best practice that responds to women and children's needs.

How much income did Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid report in 2025?

Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid reported total income of £8.29m and reported expenditure of £7.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid registered as a charity?

Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 1999 as charity number 1073926. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid?

Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Patricia McCabe. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid operate?

Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid operates across 2 areas: Birmingham City and Solihull.

Is Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid a registered charity?

Yes — Birmingham And Solihull Women's Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1073926.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 February 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3103611
Charity Number
1073926

Trustees

Patricia McCabe Chair
Carol Herity
Joanne Birch
Kailash Kaur Chauhan
Natasha Randhawa
Sally Annette Insley
Shanice Begum
Also governs 1 other charity
Sheon Hutchinson
Theresa Nelson

Also Known As

  • Birmingham Women's Aid
  • Birmingham & Solihull Women's Aid

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9 November 2026
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