Centre 56 Limited
Also known as: Women and Children's Aid
The charity assists parents and children who are in necessitous circumstances, in particluar those families who have suffered from violence or maltreatment in their homes and families in crisis.
Activities & Mission
The charity assists parents and children who are in necessitous circumstances, in particluar those families who have suffered from violence or maltreatment in their homes and families in crisis.
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 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £546,427 | £543,311 | £543,311 | £433,401 | £433,401 | 14 / 5 |
| 2024 | £551,423 | £541,054 | £541,054 | £430,285 | £430,285 | 14 / 3 |
| 2023 | £150,913 | £466,559 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £92,421 | £305,542 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £868,670 | £281,041 | £281,041 | £948,683 | £913,434 | 11 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Centre 56 Limited
What does Centre 56 Limited do?
The charity assists parents and children who are in necessitous circumstances, in particluar those families who have suffered from violence or maltreatment in their homes and families in crisis.
How much income did Centre 56 Limited report in 2025?
Centre 56 Limited reported total income of £546k and reported expenditure of £543k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Centre 56 Limited?
Centre 56 Limited has a program ratio of 99.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Centre 56 Limited registered as a charity?
Centre 56 Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 January 1973 as charity number 502933. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs Centre 56 Limited?
Centre 56 Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is John Wood. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Centre 56 Limited operate?
Centre 56 Limited operates in Liverpool City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Centre 56 Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Centre 56 Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 502933.
Details
42 Henry Street
LIVERPOOL
L1 5AY
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Women and Children's Aid
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated