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R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education)

Also known as: The Women's Refuge Project, Brighton & South Downs Area, R.i.s.e.

Provision of services to Women, Children and Young People and LGBTQI people who are affected by Domestic Violence to include advice, emotional and therapeutic support and residential services. Education and training provision for awareness and prevention of domestic abuse.

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Activities & Mission

Provision of services to Women, Children and Young People and LGBTQI people who are affected by Domestic Violence to include advice, emotional and therapeutic support and residential services. Education and training provision for awareness and prevention of domestic abuse.

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

Latest Income
£906,567
Latest Expenditure
£1,098,946

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 112.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £149,799
Charitable Activities £688,022
Other Trading £42,351
Investments £22,854
Other Income £3,541

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,020,530
Raising Funds £78,416
Governance £24,364
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
£906,567
£1,098,946£1,020,530£411,026£264,66029 / 4
2024
£1,098,406
£1,270,925£1,173,227£603,405£340,75636 / 0
2023
£1,080,218
£1,141,636£1,031,606£775,924£308,68936 / 41
2022
£1,146,511
£1,038,499£925,493£837,342£457,66835 / 37
2021
£3,139,424
£2,853,486£2,687,671£729,330£483,03567 / 92

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education)

What does R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education) do?

Provision of services to Women, Children and Young People and LGBTQI people who are affected by Domestic Violence to include advice, emotional and therapeutic support and residential services. Education and training provision for awareness and prevention of domestic abuse.

How much income did R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education) report in 2025?

R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education) reported total income of £907k and reported expenditure of £1.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education) registered as a charity?

R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 November 1997 as charity number 1065846. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education)?

R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education) operate?

R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education) operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education) a registered charity?

Yes — R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1065846.

Details

Address
RISE
Community Base
113 Queens Road
Brighton
BN1 3XG
Registration Date
17 November 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3942667
Charity Number
1065846

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Trustees

Dani Ahrens
Emma Pattison
Isobel Clare Montgomery
Matilda Gosling
Rebecca Vaughan
Tess Craven

Also Known As

  • The Women's Refuge Project, Brighton & South Downs Area
  • R.i.s.e.

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