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.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 30% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 22% 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 | £906,567 | £1,098,946 | £1,020,530 | £411,026 | £264,660 | 29 / 4 |
| 2024 | £1,098,406 | £1,270,925 | £1,173,227 | £603,405 | £340,756 | 36 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,080,218 | £1,141,636 | £1,031,606 | £775,924 | £308,689 | 36 / 41 |
| 2022 | £1,146,511 | £1,038,499 | £925,493 | £837,342 | £457,668 | 35 / 37 |
| 2021 | £3,139,424 | £2,853,486 | £2,687,671 | £729,330 | £483,035 | 67 / 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.
How efficient is R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education)?
R.i.s.e. (refuge, Information, Support And Education) has a program ratio of 112.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 3 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
Community Base
113 Queens Road
Brighton
BN1 3XG
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Also Known As
- The Women's Refuge Project, Brighton & South Downs Area
- R.i.s.e.
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated