Living Without Abuse

Also known as: Loughborough Women's Aid

To provide support to anyone suffering from abuse in Leicestershire & Rutland

Activities & Mission

To provide support to anyone suffering from abuse in Leicestershire & Rutland

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

Leicestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,813,519

Latest Expenditure

£1,757,810

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.3%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £25,657

Charitable Activities £1,741,538

Other Trading £14,255

Investments £22,440

Other Income £9,629

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,745,736

Raising Funds £12,074

Governance £20,889

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,813,519	£1,757,810	£1,745,736	£640,259	£605,976	59 / 35
2024	£1,752,668	£1,798,659	£1,766,507	£584,550	£543,595	60 / 30
2023	£1,760,770	£1,489,463	£1,478,462	£630,541	£311,381	57 / 40
2022	£1,253,505	£1,169,997	£1,157,897	£359,231	£1,165,941	54 / 50
2021	£1,110,294	£1,030,758	£1,025,881	£275,723	£249,515	33 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Living Without Abuse

What does Living Without Abuse do?

To provide support to anyone suffering from abuse in Leicestershire & Rutland

How much income did Living Without Abuse report in 2025?

Living Without Abuse reported total income of £1.81m and reported expenditure of £1.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Living Without Abuse registered as a charity?

Living Without Abuse was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 December 2007 as charity number 1121923. It has been registered for 19 years.

Who runs Living Without Abuse?

Living Without Abuse is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Living Without Abuse operate?

Living Without Abuse operates in Leicestershire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Living Without Abuse a registered charity?

Yes — Living Without Abuse is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121923.