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Fylde Coast Women's Aid

Also known as: Fylde Coast Womens Refuge

FCWA support victims of domestic abuse across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde. Our mission is to empower service users "To live their lives free from abuse". FCWA offer an holistic 24 hour response service with three main areas of provision;IDVA, (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor), Outreach and recoverySafe temporary accommodation (refuge)Children Services (Safehaven)

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Activities & Mission

FCWA support victims of domestic abuse across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde. Our mission is to empower service users "To live their lives free from abuse". FCWA offer an holistic 24 hour response service with three main areas of provision;IDVA, (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor), Outreach and recoverySafe temporary accommodation (refuge)Children Services (Safehaven)

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,357,476
Latest Expenditure
£1,150,732

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 84.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% 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 £19,460
Charitable Activities £1,312,320
Other Trading £0
Investments £23,214
Other Income £2,482

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,150,732
Raising Funds £0
Governance £18,514
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
£1,357,476
£1,150,732£1,150,732£1,748,315£1,493,20231 / 12
2024
£1,241,398
£1,081,683£1,081,683£1,541,571£1,326,62838 / 10
2023
£1,311,159
£978,141£978,141£1,381,856£1,094,38027 / 6
2022
£1,020,750
£936,957£936,957£1,048,838£867,42233 / 6
2021
£1,125,044
£846,542£846,542£965,045£756,78827 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Fylde Coast Women's Aid

What does Fylde Coast Women's Aid do?

FCWA support victims of domestic abuse across Blackpool, Wyre and Fylde. Our mission is to empower service users "To live their lives free from abuse". FCWA offer an holistic 24 hour response service with three main areas of provision;IDVA, (Independent Domestic Violence Advisor), Outreach and recoverySafe temporary accommodation (refuge)Children Services (Safehaven)

How much income did Fylde Coast Women's Aid report in 2025?

Fylde Coast Women's Aid reported total income of £1.36m and reported expenditure of £1.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Fylde Coast Women's Aid registered as a charity?

Fylde Coast Women's Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 June 1993 as charity number 1022548. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Fylde Coast Women's Aid?

Fylde Coast Women's Aid is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is NICOLA Dewhurst. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Fylde Coast Women's Aid operate?

Fylde Coast Women's Aid operates across 2 areas: Blackpool and Lancashire.

Is Fylde Coast Women's Aid a registered charity?

Yes — Fylde Coast Women's Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1022548.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
10 June 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1022548
Charity Number
1022548

Trustees

NICOLA Dewhurst Chair
Barbara Pawelczak
CATHERINE MARY HOLDER
DEANA WHALLEY
Laura Lawler
SUE CROUCH
Tracy Caroline Manning

Also Known As

  • Fylde Coast Womens Refuge

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9 November 2026
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