Refuge
Also known as: Chiswick Family Rescue Limited
Refuge provides specialist support to women and children escaping domestic violence, modern slavery, human trafficking, forced prostitution, rape, forced marriage and 'honour' based violence. Services include: 24-hr national helpline, women's refuges, outreach and floating support, independent domestic and sexual violence advocates. We raise awareness and influence policy and legislative change.
Activities & Mission
Refuge provides specialist support to women and children escaping domestic violence, modern slavery, human trafficking, forced prostitution, rape, forced marriage and 'honour' based violence. Services include: 24-hr national helpline, women's refuges, outreach and floating support, independent domestic and sexual violence advocates. We raise awareness and influence policy and legislative change.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (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 | £31,975,898 | £30,149,880 | £27,587,266 | £9,672,837 | £8,592,692 | 472 / 77 |
| 2024 | £27,813,994 | £29,752,240 | £26,382,016 | £7,835,908 | £6,619,601 | 441 / 120 |
| 2023 | £25,388,031 | £30,055,933 | £25,663,789 | £9,714,853 | £8,403,794 | 415 / 80 |
| 2022 | £24,299,472 | £25,298,237 | £21,976,053 | £14,446,390 | £13,424,509 | 356 / 131 |
| 2021 | £33,983,581 | £22,306,658 | £19,932,649 | £15,424,640 | £14,251,244 | 329 / 150 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Refuge
What does Refuge do?
Refuge provides specialist support to women and children escaping domestic violence, modern slavery, human trafficking, forced prostitution, rape, forced marriage and 'honour' based violence. Services include: 24-hr national helpline, women's refuges, outreach and floating support, independent domestic and sexual violence advocates. We raise awareness and influence policy and legislative change.
How much income did Refuge report in 2025?
Refuge reported total income of £31.98m and reported expenditure of £30.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Refuge?
Refuge has a program ratio of 86.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Refuge registered as a charity?
Refuge was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 March 1979 as charity number 277424. It has been registered for 47 years.
Who runs Refuge?
Refuge is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Henrietta Barkworth-Nanton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Refuge operate?
Refuge operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Refuge a registered charity?
Yes — Refuge is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 277424.
Details
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Tintagel House (TH)
92 Albert Embankment
LONDON
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Also Known As
- Chiswick Family Rescue Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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