Lancashire Women
Also known as: East Lancashire Women's Centres, Lancashire Women's Centres, The Womens Centre for Blackburn and District
Lancashire Women's Centres offer support in a non-judgemental, confidential and safe environment. Services include complex casework, mental health interventions, money, benefit and debt advice, training, mentoring and volunteering opportunities. We are open to all women but have specific focus on those with mental health needs and those with an offending history. We have 5 bases in Lancashire.
Activities & Mission
Lancashire Women's Centres offer support in a non-judgemental, confidential and safe environment. Services include complex casework, mental health interventions, money, benefit and debt advice, training, mentoring and volunteering opportunities. We are open to all women but have specific focus on those with mental health needs and those with an offending history. We have 5 bases in Lancashire.
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 £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 49% 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 | £3,947,566 | £3,730,840 | £3,730,821 | £1,768,544 | £1,683,306 | 110 / 28 |
| 2024 | £3,683,919 | £3,251,850 | £3,205,290 | £1,550,880 | £1,453,714 | 95 / 30 |
| 2023 | £2,849,088 | £2,717,495 | £2,667,498 | £1,124,198 | £939,838 | 95 / 30 |
| 2022 | £2,693,316 | £2,558,684 | £2,494,793 | £985,262 | £719,717 | 95 / 30 |
| 2021 | £2,373,918 | £2,412,502 | £2,373,427 | £849,241 | £524,971 | 91 / 28 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lancashire Women
What does Lancashire Women do?
Lancashire Women's Centres offer support in a non-judgemental, confidential and safe environment. Services include complex casework, mental health interventions, money, benefit and debt advice, training, mentoring and volunteering opportunities. We are open to all women but have specific focus on those with mental health needs and those with an offending history. We have 5 bases in Lancashire.
How much income did Lancashire Women report in 2025?
Lancashire Women reported total income of £3.95m and reported expenditure of £3.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lancashire Women?
Lancashire Women 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 Lancashire Women registered as a charity?
Lancashire Women was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 December 2003 as charity number 1100976. It has been registered for 23 years.
Who runs Lancashire Women?
Lancashire Women is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is LYNETTE HARWOOD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lancashire Women operate?
Lancashire Women operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Lancashire Women a registered charity?
Yes — Lancashire Women is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1100976.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- East Lancashire Women's Centres
- Lancashire Women's Centres
- The Womens Centre for Blackburn and District
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated