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Social welfare Charities That specialise in Refuge or shelter

Discover 39 Social welfare charities that specialise in refuge or shelter. Use the search below to filter within these results.

39
Charities
£4,555,519,411
Total Income
£644,072
Avg Income
85.2%
Program Ratio

Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.

Refuge

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Crime and Justice, Housing, Social welfare

Refuge provides specialist support to women and children escaping domestic violence, modern slavery, human trafficking, forced prostitution, rape, forced marriage and 'honour' based violence. Services include: 24-hr national helpline, women's refuges, outreach and floating support, independent domestic and sexual violence advocates. We raise awareness and influence policy and legislative change.

Latest Income: £31,975,898
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Leeds Women's Aid

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

Leeds Women's Aid works with women & children, being a voice & leader in the sector. LWA support women & children experiencing domestic violence and abuse and aims to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls. We offer a range of services including safe houses and refuges, community & telephone support, women's groups and hubs, and support to children & young people and coordinate partnerships.

Latest Income: £4,686,457
Areas of Operation: Leeds City
Status: Registered
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Latin American Women's Aid Refuge

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfare

We provide refuge space for Latin American women and children in the UK who flee domestic violence. Our Advice and Information Centre provides advocacy and support for women who are not ready yet to leave abusive relationships or might not be eligible to live in the refuge. We recently took on floating support and we are part of the Islington BME Outreach Project.

Latest Income: £2,645,933
Areas of Operation: London
Status: Registered
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Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Limited

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Housing, Social welfare

Nottinghamshire Women's Aid was established to support women, children and young people who had experienced domestic abuse be it physical, emotional and/or sexual. This includes emergency refuge accommodation, supported housing, IDVA , floating support and sanctuary schemes. There is a women, children and young people's centre offering information, support, OFSTED creche and social activities.

Latest Income: £2,319,650
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Elm Foundation LTD

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

Provision of advice, support and safe temporary accommodation for women and their children ( men on an outreach basis) who are or have been experiencing domestic abuse.

Latest Income: £2,146,291
Areas of Operation: Derbyshire
Status: Registered
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Port Talbot And Afan Womens Aid

Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, Housing, Social welfare

We provide a range of support services for women and children who have experienced domestic abuse. This includes emergency refuge accommodation and supported housing at our move-on . We also provide a range of specialist services for children affected by domestic abuse, including after school clubs.

Latest Income: £1,833,688
Areas of Operation: Bridgend
Status: Registered
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I Choose Freedom Charity

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

I Choose Freedom is a charity that provides refuge and a path to freedom for survivors of domestic abuse. We have three refuges that house women and children. As part of our Refuge for All project, we also offer self-contained units to support any survivor.

Latest Income: £1,549,256
Areas of Operation: Surrey
Status: Registered
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Milton Keynes Womens Aid

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

MKWA provides a holistic domestic violence service in MK, the name of the service is MK-ACT as we support women and men- emergency refuge accommodation for up to 28 families,- specialist service for Asian families - resettlement service for families leaving accommodation - Crisis Intervention Service from families in the community

Latest Income: £1,420,460
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Rising Sun Domestic Violence & Abuse Service

Beneficiary group, Education, Health, Housing, Social welfare

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

Latest Income: £1,404,753
Areas of Operation: Kent
Status: Registered
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Staffordshire Pathway Project

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfare

Domestic violence service provision including women's refuge accommodation, drop in centre, floating support services, children's services, counselling service, parenting service, group work and training provision.

Latest Income: £1,249,026
Areas of Operation: Various
Status: Registered
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Nene Valley Christian Family Refuge Limited

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

Provision of refuge accommodation and community support for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Provision of education and support to the abusive partners and ex-partners of men and women fleeing domestic abuse.

Latest Income: £855,882
Areas of Operation: Northamptonshire
Status: Registered
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Haven Domestic Abuse Service

Beneficiary group, Health, Housing, Social welfare

The provision of refuge accommodation for the female victims of domestic abuse and their children. Also for male and female victims, telephone help lines, counselling and support services and community outreach and development workers.

Latest Income: £694,865
Areas of Operation: Lincolnshire
Status: Registered
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Wycombe Women's Aid Limited

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

Wycombe Women's Aid provides independent, specialist services to women and children experiencing the effects of domestic violence.We provide safe, temporary and emergency accommodation as well as practical and emotional support within the refuge and through outreach in the local community.Our services are underpinned by an equal opportunities approach & shaped by a feminist, trauma informed ethos.

Latest Income: £663,298
Areas of Operation: Buckinghamshire
Status: Registered
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The Northern Counties Horses And Smaller Animals Protection Society

Animals, Housing, Social welfare

The protection of horses and smaller animals from ill usage, cruelty and suffering by the provision and maintenance of an animal refuge and such other facilities.

Latest Income: £619,878
Areas of Operation: Gateshead
Status: Registered
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Amadudu Women's Refuge

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

Objective is to work for the promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of women and children experiencing domestic violence, by the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress. The Charity provides temporary accommodation and is specialised primarily but not exclusive to needs of Black and Ethnic Minority women and children.

Latest Income: £583,408
Areas of Operation: Liverpool City
Status: Registered
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Bury St Edmunds Women's Aid Centre Limited

Beneficiary group, Health, Heritage, Housing, Social welfare

We provide support and accommodation for people affected by Domestic Abuse. We offer temporary accommodation in a safe and supportive refuge where women and their children can recover from the traumatic effects of Domestic Abuse and make informed choices. We also offer a range of community services, courses and counselling to support women to rebuild their lives after abuse.

Latest Income: £536,000
Areas of Operation: Suffolk
Status: Registered
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Newark Women's Aid

Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Housing, Social welfare

To provide refuge accommodation with associated support services, information and advocacy to women and children who are living with or have experienced domestic abuse. Aftercare and resettlement to women who have left the refuge. Outreach support to women and children living in the Newark & Sherwood area. Awareness raising information to Agencies and individuals.

Latest Income: £330,954
Areas of Operation: Nottinghamshire
Status: Registered
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Safe Foundation

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

Supports all affected by trauma and abuse:a) providing practical, emotional support: information b) empowermentc) supporting access for children and young people to relevant services d) acting as advocates e) raising awareness: providing education and trainingf) working in partnership with other agencies

Latest Income: £267,808
Areas of Operation: Devon
Status: Registered
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Sandbach Animal Rescue Society

Economic and community development, Housing, Social welfare

Rescue of stray animals within Sandbach and surrounding rural areas, provide refuge for unwanted domestic animals, finance necessary boarding and veterinary care, assist in re-homing of unwanted domestic animals.

Latest Income: £110,845
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Wilderness Trust

Arts, Housing, Research, Social care, Social welfare

Environmental protection and enhancementEducation in traditional crafts, arts, sustainable living, natural sciences and heritagePromotion of the artsRelief of suffering by inclusion of marginalised people in communal life and work and by providing a place of temporary refuge or respite

Latest Income: £52,436
Areas of Operation: England And Wales
Status: Registered
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Trefnant Village Hall And Memorial Field

Facilities, Housing, Leisure, Social welfare

Village hall and or recreation ground hire for local, community and other legal organizations on regular and ad hoc basis including local authority, for elections and if necessary emergency refuge.Hire of chairs and tables.Facilities for village and surrounding areas to hold events/parties/celebrations exhibitions.The organization of community & sport based activities and cultural activities

Latest Income: £41,745
Areas of Operation: Denbighshire
Status: Registered
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King George V Hall

Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Heritage, Housing, Leisure, Social welfare

The Village Hall is the centre of social activities in the village particularly so since the closure of the one and only public house in the village. A variety of users includes the Toddler Group, Pilates, local history group, birthday parties, weddings etc The Hall is also used as a refuge centre in the event of an emergency.

Latest Income: £37,907
Areas of Operation: Wiltshire
Status: Registered
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Chester Women's Aid

Beneficiary group, Social welfare

The charity engages in the following activities:- provision of support to women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, in the form of small grants for crisis needs, and funding for activities- raising awareness of issues surrounding domestic violence- monitoring the provision of services for women who have experienced domestic abuse

Latest Income: £14,028
Areas of Operation: Cheshire East
Status: Registered
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Muslim Womens Aid, UK

Beneficiary group, Religion, Social welfare, Society

To promote Gender Equality and Rights of Women of all faiths. To enhance the welfare of women and children in UK and overseas. Support, advise and rehabilitate victims of domestic violence and forced marriages. To support, advise and rehabilitate refugee women and displaced families. To research into the impact of armed conflict on Women and Children.

Latest Income: £845
Areas of Operation: England
Status: Registered
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Birmingham Crisis Centre

Beneficiary group, Housing, Social welfare

Charity offers a safe haven by way of the provision of temporary refuge and support to women and children who are the victims of domestic violence.

Latest Income: £877,090
Areas of Operation: Birmingham City
Status: Registered
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Frequently asked questions about this sector

How many refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities are there in the UK?

There are 39 registered refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.

Which is the largest of the refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities by income?

Oxfam is the largest by latest reported annual income (£339.4m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.

What is the combined annual income of refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities?

Refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities reported a combined annual income of £4.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.

What is a typical program ratio for refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities?

Across all refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 85.2%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.

What is the average annual income of refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities?

Refuge-or-shelter social welfare charities have an average annual income of £644k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.

Where does this data come from?

All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.