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I Choose Freedom Charity

Also known as: Reigate and Banstead Women's Aid

I Choose Freedom is a charity that provides refuge and a path to freedom for survivors of domestic abuse. We have three refuges that house women and children. As part of our Refuge for All project, we also offer self-contained units to support any survivor.

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Activities & Mission

I Choose Freedom is a charity that provides refuge and a path to freedom for survivors of domestic abuse. We have three refuges that house women and children. As part of our Refuge for All project, we also offer self-contained units to support any survivor.

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
£1,549,256
Latest Expenditure
£1,463,902

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 42% 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

Donations & Legacies £3,149
Charitable Activities £797,991
Other Trading £0
Investments £55,281
Other Income £692,835

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,463,902
Raising Funds £0
Governance £50,870
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
£1,549,256
£1,463,902£1,463,902£1,069,517£727,58626 / 5
2024
£1,322,624
£1,398,057£1,398,057£984,163£740,26327 / 5
2023
£1,539,476
£1,141,173£1,141,173£1,059,596£1,059,59623 / 10
2022
£999,677
£865,770£865,770£661,293£661,29318 / 10
2021
£922,786
£692,785£692,785£527,386£279,41911 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about I Choose Freedom Charity

What does I Choose Freedom Charity do?

I Choose Freedom is a charity that provides refuge and a path to freedom for survivors of domestic abuse. We have three refuges that house women and children. As part of our Refuge for All project, we also offer self-contained units to support any survivor.

How much income did I Choose Freedom Charity report in 2025?

I Choose Freedom Charity reported total income of £1.55m and reported expenditure of £1.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is I Choose Freedom Charity?

I Choose Freedom Charity has a program ratio of 94.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was I Choose Freedom Charity registered as a charity?

I Choose Freedom Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 1984 as charity number 289508. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs I Choose Freedom Charity?

I Choose Freedom Charity is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Philipsia Greenway. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does I Choose Freedom Charity operate?

I Choose Freedom Charity operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is I Choose Freedom Charity a registered charity?

Yes — I Choose Freedom Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 289508.

Details

Address
C/O MULBERRY & CO
EASTGATE HOUSE
DOGFLUD WAY
FARNHAM
SURREY
GU9 7UD
Registration Date
1 June 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
289508
Charity Number
289508

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Trustees

Philipsia Greenway Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Carolyne Njoki KINYANJUI
Charlene Booth
David Hallam
Hilary Ann Edwards
Also governs 1 other charity
Jane Elizabeth Healey
Katy Curtis
Sally Jane Stimpson

Also Known As

  • Reigate and Banstead Women's Aid

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