Phoebe
Also known as: Zimbabwe Women's Resource Centre
We offer specialist advice, information, casework, advocacy, counselling, freedom progamme and ESOL classes for women. We help BME women find safe temporary accommodation when fleeing domestic violence. We signpost women for immigration advice.We have weekly children's activities promoting confidence and building self esteem of all girls in Suffolk . We work with vulnerable women in Zimbabwe.
Activities & Mission
We offer specialist advice, information, casework, advocacy, counselling, freedom progamme and ESOL classes for women. We help BME women find safe temporary accommodation when fleeing domestic violence. We signpost women for immigration advice.We have weekly children's activities promoting confidence and building self esteem of all girls in Suffolk . We work with vulnerable women in Zimbabwe.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 19% 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
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 | £278,370 | £338,189 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £540,056 | £395,315 | £392,336 | £639,443 | £474,279 | 17 / 20 |
| 2023 | £395,338 | £402,705 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £562,160 | £304,886 | £304,886 | £502,069 | £242,025 | 10 / 30 |
| 2021 | £387,000 | £164,000 | 0 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Phoebe
What does Phoebe do?
We offer specialist advice, information, casework, advocacy, counselling, freedom progamme and ESOL classes for women. We help BME women find safe temporary accommodation when fleeing domestic violence. We signpost women for immigration advice.We have weekly children's activities promoting confidence and building self esteem of all girls in Suffolk . We work with vulnerable women in Zimbabwe.
How much income did Phoebe report in 2025?
Phoebe reported total income of £278k and reported expenditure of £338k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Phoebe?
Phoebe has a program ratio of 72.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Phoebe registered as a charity?
Phoebe was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 April 2010 as charity number 1135541. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Phoebe?
Phoebe is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sanna Chinenyanga. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Phoebe operate?
Phoebe operates across 2 areas: Zimbabwe and Suffolk.
Is Phoebe a registered charity?
Yes — Phoebe is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135541.
Details
6 Great Colman Street
IPSWICH
IP4 2AD
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Also Known As
- Zimbabwe Women's Resource Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated