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)
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)
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 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 57% 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 | £1,357,476 | £1,150,732 | £1,150,732 | £1,748,315 | £1,493,202 | 31 / 12 |
| 2024 | £1,241,398 | £1,081,683 | £1,081,683 | £1,541,571 | £1,326,628 | 38 / 10 |
| 2023 | £1,311,159 | £978,141 | £978,141 | £1,381,856 | £1,094,380 | 27 / 6 |
| 2022 | £1,020,750 | £936,957 | £936,957 | £1,048,838 | £867,422 | 33 / 6 |
| 2021 | £1,125,044 | £846,542 | £846,542 | £965,045 | £756,788 | 27 / 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.
How efficient is Fylde Coast Women's Aid?
Fylde Coast Women's Aid has a program ratio of 84.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
77 Montague Street
BLACKPOOL
FY4 1AT
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Also Known As
- Fylde Coast Womens Refuge
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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