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Cornwall Refuge Trust

Also known as: Cornwall Women's Refuge Trust

Cornwall Refuge Trust provides refuge accommodation for women, men and children who have escaped domestic abuse, offering them a safe and supportive environment in which to recover from their experiences and build a safer and happier future for themselves. We also provide a 24-hour domestic abuse helpline and a domestic abuse community counselling service, the Waves Project.

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Activities & Mission

Cornwall Refuge Trust provides refuge accommodation for women, men and children who have escaped domestic abuse, offering them a safe and supportive environment in which to recover from their experiences and build a safer and happier future for themselves. We also provide a 24-hour domestic abuse helpline and a domestic abuse community counselling service, the Waves Project.

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

Latest Income
£766,011
Latest Expenditure
£716,059

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £226,532
Charitable Activities £362,947
Other Trading £0
Investments £14,908
Other Income £161,624

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £704,687
Raising Funds £11,372
Governance £0
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
£766,011
£716,059£704,687£1,061,474£795,16014 / 42
2024
£551,966
£583,292£573,280£1,011,632£733,43014 / 50
2023
£757,142
£558,339£550,425£1,043,096£729,10815 / 40
2022
£644,783
£538,375£532,501£844,293£486,81614 / 40
2021
£543,791
£488,213£474,070£737,885£429,60214 / 41

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Cornwall Refuge Trust

What does Cornwall Refuge Trust do?

Cornwall Refuge Trust provides refuge accommodation for women, men and children who have escaped domestic abuse, offering them a safe and supportive environment in which to recover from their experiences and build a safer and happier future for themselves. We also provide a 24-hour domestic abuse helpline and a domestic abuse community counselling service, the Waves Project.

How much income did Cornwall Refuge Trust report in 2025?

Cornwall Refuge Trust reported total income of £766k and reported expenditure of £716k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Cornwall Refuge Trust registered as a charity?

Cornwall Refuge Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 August 2004 as charity number 1105270. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs Cornwall Refuge Trust?

Cornwall Refuge Trust is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is KAREN JOY FURNESS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Cornwall Refuge Trust operate?

Cornwall Refuge Trust operates in Cornwall, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Cornwall Refuge Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Cornwall Refuge Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1105270.

Details

Address
CRT
PO BOX 80
TRURO
TR1 1YZ
Registration Date
3 August 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4009769
Charity Number
1105270

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Trustees

KAREN JOY FURNESS Chair
KATE HAMILTON
NICKY HOUGHTON
PAM THURLOW

Also Known As

  • Cornwall Women's Refuge Trust

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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