Black Country Women's Aid
Also known as: Sandwell Women's Aid, Sandwell Women's Refuge, Sandwell Womens' Refuge
Provision of support,and emergency services to vulnerable women and children experiencing rape, sexual assault and domestic abuse. Services include provision of emergency accommodation, floating support services, community support and counselling. Services also include development with agencies to raise awareness of domestic abuse and develop support systems to enable them to access SWA services.
Activities & Mission
Provision of support,and emergency services to vulnerable women and children experiencing rape, sexual assault and domestic abuse. Services include provision of emergency accommodation, floating support services, community support and counselling. Services also include development with agencies to raise awareness of domestic abuse and develop support systems to enable them to access SWA services.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 42% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample: 208). How is this calculated?
Higher than 78% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £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 | £10,283,519 | £8,967,246 | £8,948,616 | £9,834,936 | £1,612,167 | 212 / 30 |
| 2024 | £10,016,725 | £8,223,119 | £8,223,119 | £8,518,663 | £3,109,791 | 197 / 15 |
| 2023 | £8,600,515 | £7,065,286 | £7,065,286 | £6,725,057 | £2,475,388 | 172 / 12 |
| 2022 | £7,511,649 | £5,686,956 | £5,686,956 | £5,189,828 | £1,614,866 | 159 / 12 |
| 2021 | £6,207,209 | £5,135,979 | £5,135,541 | £3,365,135 | £1,282,502 | 152 / 11 |
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Frequently asked questions about Black Country Women's Aid
What does Black Country Women's Aid do?
Provision of support,and emergency services to vulnerable women and children experiencing rape, sexual assault and domestic abuse. Services include provision of emergency accommodation, floating support services, community support and counselling. Services also include development with agencies to raise awareness of domestic abuse and develop support systems to enable them to access SWA services.
How much income did Black Country Women's Aid report in 2025?
Black Country Women's Aid reported total income of £10.28m and reported expenditure of £8.97m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Black Country Women's Aid?
Black Country Women's Aid has a program ratio of 87.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Social welfare charities with income over £10M (sample of 208 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Black Country Women's Aid registered as a charity?
Black Country Women's Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 January 1994 as charity number 1032298. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Black Country Women's Aid?
Black Country Women's Aid is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Karen Dowman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Black Country Women's Aid operate?
Black Country Women's Aid operates across 7 areas, including Birmingham City, Coventry City, Dudley and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Black Country Women's Aid a registered charity?
Yes — Black Country Women's Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1032298.
Details
VICTORIA STREET
WEST BROMWICH
WEST MIDLANDS
B70 8HY
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Also Known As
- Sandwell Women's Aid
- Sandwell Women's Refuge
- Sandwell Womens' Refuge
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated