Haven Domestic Abuse Service
Also known as: Boston Women's Aid
The provision of refuge accommodation for the female victims of domestic abuse and their children. Also for male and female victims, telephone help lines, counselling and support services and community outreach and development workers.
Activities & Mission
The provision of refuge accommodation for the female victims of domestic abuse and their children. Also for male and female victims, telephone help lines, counselling and support services and community outreach and development workers.
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 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% 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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £694,865 | £707,745 | £634,977 | £716,178 | £433,005 | 15 / 3 |
| 2024 | £687,147 | £634,977 | £634,977 | £729,057 | £422,263 | 15 / 3 |
| 2023 | £638,052 | £567,333 | £567,333 | £676,887 | £452,491 | 14 / 5 |
| 2022 | £365,303 | £389,847 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £587,117 | £336,248 | £336,248 | £630,712 | £308,292 | 10 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Haven Domestic Abuse Service
What does Haven Domestic Abuse Service do?
The provision of refuge accommodation for the female victims of domestic abuse and their children. Also for male and female victims, telephone help lines, counselling and support services and community outreach and development workers.
How much income did Haven Domestic Abuse Service report in 2025?
Haven Domestic Abuse Service reported total income of £695k and reported expenditure of £708k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Haven Domestic Abuse Service?
Haven Domestic Abuse Service has a program ratio of 91.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Haven Domestic Abuse Service registered as a charity?
Haven Domestic Abuse Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 November 1987 as charity number 519445. It has been registered for 39 years.
Who runs Haven Domestic Abuse Service?
Haven Domestic Abuse Service is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is William Alexander Herbert. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Haven Domestic Abuse Service operate?
Haven Domestic Abuse Service operates in Lincolnshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Haven Domestic Abuse Service a registered charity?
Yes — Haven Domestic Abuse Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 519445.
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Boston Women's Aid
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated