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Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD

Also known as: Chrysalis Domestic Violence Services Ltd, Merseyside Domestic Violence, Project Chrysalis

Merseyside Domestic Violence Services (MDVS) offers a free, confidential, and non judgemental support service for women and families who have experienced or maybe at risk of experiencing domestic violence. We have now developed our service into an Integrated Safety Service working with female victims and male perpetrators of domestic violence.

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Activities & Mission

Merseyside Domestic Violence Services (MDVS) offers a free, confidential, and non judgemental support service for women and families who have experienced or maybe at risk of experiencing domestic violence. We have now developed our service into an Integrated Safety Service working with female victims and male perpetrators of domestic violence.

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
£277,975
Latest Expenditure
£293,804

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 79.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). 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 £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,488
Charitable Activities £912,614
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £728,438
Raising Funds £0
Governance £50,160
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
£277,975
£293,8040 / 10
2024
£325,595
£418,2250 / 10
2023
£915,102
£728,438£728,438£274,278£10,0008 / 23
2022
£413,432
£453,6970 / 9
2021
£413,432
£453,6970 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD

What does Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD do?

Merseyside Domestic Violence Services (MDVS) offers a free, confidential, and non judgemental support service for women and families who have experienced or maybe at risk of experiencing domestic violence. We have now developed our service into an Integrated Safety Service working with female victims and male perpetrators of domestic violence.

How much income did Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD report in 2025?

Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD reported total income of £278k and reported expenditure of £294k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD?

Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD has a program ratio of 79.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD registered as a charity?

Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 January 2005 as charity number 1107466. It has been registered for 21 years.

Who runs Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD?

Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD operate?

Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD operates in Liverpool City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Merseyside Domestic Violence Service LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1107466.

Details

Address
The Women's Organisation
54
St James Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 0AB
Website
www.mdvs.org
Registration Date
5 January 2005
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4011098
Charity Number
1107466

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Trustees

Dr Rachel Kan
Elizabeth Julie Jones
Emmaline Mcandrew
JO-ANNE LOMAX
Joseph Blott
Lisa Marie Forster
Maureen Holebrook
Simon Kan DR

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Chrysalis Domestic Violence Services Ltd
  • Merseyside Domestic Violence
  • Project Chrysalis

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14 May 2026
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