Sahwr
Also known as: Sawr, St Albans & Hertsmere Womens Refuge, St Albans and Hertsmere Womens Refuge
The charity SAHWR provides private refuges where individuals may have temporary rest and protection from attack and persecution. The charity also provides an outreach service for victims in the community.
Activities & Mission
The charity SAHWR provides private refuges where individuals may have temporary rest and protection from attack and persecution. The charity also provides an outreach service for victims in the community.
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 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% 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 | £1,138,900 | £1,047,914 | £1,019,294 | £887,303 | £834,772 | 23 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,068,571 | £913,770 | £888,173 | £796,316 | £743,199 | 23 / 0 |
| 2023 | £882,684 | £782,090 | £738,871 | £641,515 | £164,120 | 18 / 1 |
| 2022 | £966,095 | £703,544 | £670,713 | £540,921 | £62,210 | 17 / 2 |
| 2021 | £673,505 | £664,898 | £656,258 | £313,355 | £0 | 17 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Sahwr
What does Sahwr do?
The charity SAHWR provides private refuges where individuals may have temporary rest and protection from attack and persecution. The charity also provides an outreach service for victims in the community.
How much income did Sahwr report in 2025?
Sahwr reported total income of £1.14m and reported expenditure of £1.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Sahwr?
Sahwr has a program ratio of 89.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 39% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Sahwr registered as a charity?
Sahwr was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 May 1998 as charity number 1069612. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Sahwr?
Sahwr is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maralyn Pollard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Sahwr operate?
Sahwr operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Sahwr a registered charity?
Yes — Sahwr is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069612.
Details
POBox 178
Smallford
St Albans
AL4 0ZE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Sawr
- St Albans & Hertsmere Womens Refuge
- St Albans and Hertsmere Womens Refuge
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated