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Safety Net (uk)

We support the recovery of all those affected by rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse across Cumbria. Our holistic and trauma informed services offer advice, support, advocacy and therapy.1:1 work in schools, plus workshops and training.Support groupsTraining and Education.Work in schools.

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Activities & Mission

We support the recovery of all those affected by rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse across Cumbria. Our holistic and trauma informed services offer advice, support, advocacy and therapy.1:1 work in schools, plus workshops and training.Support groupsTraining and Education.Work in schools.

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

Latest Income
£1,055,582
Latest Expenditure
£982,476

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 41% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 36% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £265,290
Charitable Activities £770,064
Other Trading £4,997
Investments £15,231
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £948,196
Raising Funds £34,280
Governance £32,717
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
£1,055,582
£982,476£948,196£527,861£267,81821 / 13
2024
£956,596
£903,231£878,664£454,755£320,61621 / 10
2023
£844,500
£833,623£811,118£401,390£401,39019 / 10
2022
£671,852
£573,373£557,976£390,513£141,11018 / 10
2021
£617,407
£555,410£537,776£292,034£124,48112 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Safety Net (uk)

What does Safety Net (uk) do?

We support the recovery of all those affected by rape, exploitation, sexual and domestic abuse across Cumbria. Our holistic and trauma informed services offer advice, support, advocacy and therapy.1:1 work in schools, plus workshops and training.Support groupsTraining and Education.Work in schools.

How much income did Safety Net (uk) report in 2025?

Safety Net (uk) reported total income of £1.06m and reported expenditure of £982k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Safety Net (uk)?

Safety Net (uk) has a program ratio of 89.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Safety Net (uk) registered as a charity?

Safety Net (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 December 2015 as charity number 1164998. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Safety Net (uk)?

Safety Net (uk) is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Eleanor Hancock. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Safety Net (uk) operate?

Safety Net (uk) operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Safety Net (uk) a registered charity?

Yes — Safety Net (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164998.

Details

Address
1 FISHER STREET
CARLISLE
CA3 8RR
Registration Date
30 December 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5065259
Charity Number
1164998

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Trustees

Eleanor Hancock Chair
Carol Travers
Charlotte Todhunter
Dr Kathryn Michelle DIXON
Mark Hattrick
Melissa Aurelia

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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