Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited
Also known as: Blackburn and Darwen District Women's Aid Limited, The Wish Centre
Provision of support, advice and accommodation to adults and children who have suffered or at risk of suffering domestic abuse.
Activities & Mission
Provision of support, advice and accommodation to adults and children who have suffered or at risk of suffering 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 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% 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 | £1,448,930 | £1,533,188 | £1,514,757 | £2,457,954 | £2,457,954 | 41 / 9 |
| 2024 | £1,653,362 | £1,349,230 | £1,312,600 | £2,542,212 | £1,852,192 | 41 / 15 |
| 2023 | £1,682,916 | £1,174,802 | £1,174,802 | £2,238,080 | £1,580,846 | 38 / 65 |
| 2022 | £1,743,183 | £1,084,830 | £1,084,830 | £1,729,966 | £1,246,351 | 36 / 25 |
| 2021 | £1,471,998 | £893,887 | £893,887 | £1,071,613 | £744,856 | 28 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited
What does Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited do?
Provision of support, advice and accommodation to adults and children who have suffered or at risk of suffering domestic abuse.
How much income did Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited report in 2025?
Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited reported total income of £1.45m and reported expenditure of £1.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited?
Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited has a program ratio of 104.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited registered as a charity?
Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 October 2006 as charity number 1116444. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited?
Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAULINE GERAGHTY MBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited operate?
Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited operates across 2 areas: Blackburn With Darwen and Lancashire.
Is Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Blackburn And Darwen District Without Abuse Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1116444.
Details
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Also Known As
- Blackburn and Darwen District Women's Aid Limited
- The Wish Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated