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Leeds Women's Aid

Also known as: Leeds Women's Aid Incorporating Halt

Leeds Women's Aid works with women & children, being a voice & leader in the sector. LWA support women & children experiencing domestic violence and abuse and aims to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls. We offer a range of services including safe houses and refuges, community & telephone support, women's groups and hubs, and support to children & young people and coordinate partnerships.

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Activities & Mission

Leeds Women's Aid works with women & children, being a voice & leader in the sector. LWA support women & children experiencing domestic violence and abuse and aims to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls. We offer a range of services including safe houses and refuges, community & telephone support, women's groups and hubs, and support to children & young people and coordinate partnerships.

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
£4,686,457
Latest Expenditure
£4,491,153

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% 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 £400,860
Charitable Activities £4,149,565
Other Trading £75,779
Investments £60,253
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,416,190
Raising Funds £74,963
Governance £103,846
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
£4,686,457
£4,491,153£4,416,190£1,542,847£985,57087 / 25
2024
£4,791,694
£4,425,912£4,354,656£1,347,543£797,15698 / 17
2023
£3,941,444
£3,923,942£3,854,717£981,762£822,42475 / 18
2022
£2,844,882
£2,802,201£2,734,583£964,260£879,32975 / 17
2021
£2,896,699
£2,697,113£2,626,931£921,580£795,78843 / 18

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Leeds Women's Aid

What does Leeds Women's Aid do?

Leeds Women's Aid works with women & children, being a voice & leader in the sector. LWA support women & children experiencing domestic violence and abuse and aims to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls. We offer a range of services including safe houses and refuges, community & telephone support, women's groups and hubs, and support to children & young people and coordinate partnerships.

How much income did Leeds Women's Aid report in 2025?

Leeds Women's Aid reported total income of £4.69m and reported expenditure of £4.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Leeds Women's Aid?

Leeds Women's Aid has a program ratio of 94.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 51% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Leeds Women's Aid registered as a charity?

Leeds Women's Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 1991 as charity number 1005884. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs Leeds Women's Aid?

Leeds Women's Aid is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Leeds Women's Aid operate?

Leeds Women's Aid operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Leeds Women's Aid a registered charity?

Yes — Leeds Women's Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1005884.

Details

Address
PO Box 420
LEEDS
LS14 9JX
Registration Date
12 November 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1005884
Charity Number
1005884

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Trustees

Dr Shruthi Ventakachalam
HELEN LOUISE DANIELS
Holli Kellett
Jill MacTaggart Ezard
Judith McAra
Also governs 1 other charity
LORRAINE WHEWELL
Nneka Ikeogu
Rebecca Tredget
Ridwana Wallace-Laher
Also governs 1 other charity
Samantha Millar
Susan Kerslake
Vanessa Rolfe

Also Known As

  • Leeds Women's Aid Incorporating Halt

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