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Latin American Women's Aid Refuge

Also known as: Latin American Women's Aid

We provide refuge space for Latin American women and children in the UK who flee domestic violence. Our Advice and Information Centre provides advocacy and support for women who are not ready yet to leave abusive relationships or might not be eligible to live in the refuge. We recently took on floating support and we are part of the Islington BME Outreach Project.

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Activities & Mission

We provide refuge space for Latin American women and children in the UK who flee domestic violence. Our Advice and Information Centre provides advocacy and support for women who are not ready yet to leave abusive relationships or might not be eligible to live in the refuge. We recently took on floating support and we are part of the Islington BME Outreach Project.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,645,933
Latest Expenditure
£2,275,629

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 58% 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 £25,225
Charitable Activities £2,619,726
Other Trading £0
Investments £982
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,248,141
Raising Funds £27,488
Governance £5,975
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,645,933
£2,275,629£2,248,141£2,794,063£1,139,18026 / 27
2024
£2,845,453
£2,448,239£2,413,027£2,423,759£2,398,19328 / 14
2023
£2,762,253
£2,265,375£2,249,189£2,026,545£1,993,46231 / 18
2022
£1,318,902
£1,072,110£1,072,110£1,529,667£1,529,66725 / 15
2021
£1,687,721
£1,066,949£1,066,949£1,282,875£1,237,88024 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Latin American Women's Aid Refuge

What does Latin American Women's Aid Refuge do?

We provide refuge space for Latin American women and children in the UK who flee domestic violence. Our Advice and Information Centre provides advocacy and support for women who are not ready yet to leave abusive relationships or might not be eligible to live in the refuge. We recently took on floating support and we are part of the Islington BME Outreach Project.

How much income did Latin American Women's Aid Refuge report in 2025?

Latin American Women's Aid Refuge reported total income of £2.65m and reported expenditure of £2.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Latin American Women's Aid Refuge?

Latin American Women's Aid Refuge has a program ratio of 85.0%, 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 Latin American Women's Aid Refuge registered as a charity?

Latin American Women's Aid Refuge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 1988 as charity number 299975. It has been registered for 38 years.

Who runs Latin American Women's Aid Refuge?

Latin American Women's Aid Refuge is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susana G Klien. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Latin American Women's Aid Refuge operate?

Latin American Women's Aid Refuge operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Latin American Women's Aid Refuge a registered charity?

Yes — Latin American Women's Aid Refuge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299975.

Details

Address
The Print House
18-22 Ashwin Street
London
E8 3DL
Registration Date
13 September 1988
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
299975
Charity Number
299975

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Trustees

Susana G Klien Chair
Camila Khan Carvalho de Castro
Claudia Marcela Pari
Diana Mora Trimino
Nandita Rao
Virginia Lechuga Molina

Also Known As

  • Latin American Women's Aid
  • Latin American Women's Aid

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