Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service
Also known as: Rising Sun Domestic Violence Project, Rising Sun Women's Refuge
Support, advice, counselling and therapy for women and children exposed to Domestic Violence. Raising awareness among others in the community to relieve and educate about the impact of Domestic Violence through talks and training. Developing and delivering relating to Domestic Abuse schools programmes across county to offer safe relationship information to secondary school young people
Activities & Mission
Support, advice, counselling and therapy for women and children exposed to Domestic Violence. Raising awareness among others in the community to relieve and educate about the impact of Domestic Violence through talks and training. Developing and delivering relating to Domestic Abuse schools programmes across county to offer safe relationship information to secondary school young people
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 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 54% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 44% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £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 | £1,404,753 | £1,489,883 | £1,471,270 | £1,426,124 | £1,187,603 | 48 / 28 |
| 2024 | £1,429,470 | £1,352,822 | £1,259,941 | £1,511,254 | £1,157,664 | 41 / 31 |
| 2023 | £1,410,395 | £1,264,484 | £1,243,815 | £1,439,675 | £1,094,831 | 43 / 40 |
| 2022 | £1,275,272 | £1,149,873 | £1,057,490 | £1,294,464 | £669,971 | 33 / 18 |
| 2021 | £1,378,280 | £973,241 | £879,844 | £1,169,065 | £601,767 | 33 / 17 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service
What does Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service do?
Support, advice, counselling and therapy for women and children exposed to Domestic Violence. Raising awareness among others in the community to relieve and educate about the impact of Domestic Violence through talks and training. Developing and delivering relating to Domestic Abuse schools programmes across county to offer safe relationship information to secondary school young people
How much income did Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service report in 2025?
Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service reported total income of £1.40m and reported expenditure of £1.49m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service?
Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service has a program ratio of 104.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service registered as a charity?
Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 May 1984 as charity number 289253. It has been registered for 42 years.
Who runs Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service?
Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Marian Clare DUGGAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service operate?
Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service operates in Kent, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service a registered charity?
Yes — Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 289253.
Details
PO Box 1229
CANTERBURY
Kent
CT1 9TZ
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Also Known As
- Rising Sun Domestic Violence Project
- Rising Sun Women's Refuge
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated