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Southern Domestic Abuse Service

Also known as: S.d.a.s.

We provide inclusive services to all people affected by domestic abuse, stalking and harassment. Services include: refuge and safe accommodation, community-based services, women only group work, specialist work with children/young people, Harmful Practices community work/development, work with people using abusive behaviours, domestic abuse preventative work and training.

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Activities & Mission

We provide inclusive services to all people affected by domestic abuse, stalking and harassment. Services include: refuge and safe accommodation, community-based services, women only group work, specialist work with children/young people, Harmful Practices community work/development, work with people using abusive behaviours, domestic abuse preventative work and training.

Grants

Southern Domestic Abuse Service makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
individuals
Total spending (2026)
£8,951,233
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people and other defined groups
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, accommodation or housing and other charitable purposes

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£10,013,804
Latest Expenditure
£8,951,233

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 2.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £197,291
Charitable Activities £9,541,939
Other Trading £0
Investments £274,574
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £8,932,856
Raising Funds £18,353
Governance £173,559
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £24

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£10,013,804
£8,951,233£8,932,856£11,747,299£11,747,299205 / 25
2025
£10,040,713
£8,588,190£8,571,612£10,622,718£10,522,143189 / 12
2024
£8,779,726
£7,405,683£7,396,062£9,091,869£3,050,490180 / 10
2023
£7,963,938
£6,337,339£6,313,955£7,697,694£1,612,034145 / 0
2022
£6,572,841
£4,669,653£4,655,113£6,079,371£5,001,013122 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Southern Domestic Abuse Service

What does Southern Domestic Abuse Service do?

We provide inclusive services to all people affected by domestic abuse, stalking and harassment. Services include: refuge and safe accommodation, community-based services, women only group work, specialist work with children/young people, Harmful Practices community work/development, work with people using abusive behaviours, domestic abuse preventative work and training.

How much income did Southern Domestic Abuse Service report in 2026?

Southern Domestic Abuse Service reported total income of £10.01m and reported expenditure of £8.95m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Southern Domestic Abuse Service registered as a charity?

Southern Domestic Abuse Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 2012 as charity number 1146773. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Southern Domestic Abuse Service?

Southern Domestic Abuse Service is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is GILLIAN BUTLER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Southern Domestic Abuse Service operate?

Southern Domestic Abuse Service operates across 4 areas: Hampshire, Isle Of Wight, Portsmouth City and Southampton City.

Is Southern Domestic Abuse Service a registered charity?

Yes — Southern Domestic Abuse Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1146773.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 April 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5026511
Charity Number
1146773

Trustees

GILLIAN BUTLER Chair
CLAIRE GODWIN
Freia Pagdin
JULIA MUNDAY
Lauren Parrett
Lucinda Gilmore
MARGARET ANN POIL
Maria Rose Norris
Michelle Hurst
Sarah Malcolm
WENDY OSGOOD

Also Known As

  • S.d.a.s.

Data & trust

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