The Elm Foundation LTD
Also known as: Derbyshire Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Service, North Derbyshire Womens Aid, North Derbyshire Women's Aid, Womens Aid
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.
Activities & Mission
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.
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 70% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% of UK Social welfare 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 | £2,146,291 | £2,132,471 | £2,132,471 | £523,785 | £523,785 | 57 / 20 |
| 2024 | £1,858,339 | £1,962,535 | £1,962,535 | £509,965 | £355,353 | 53 / 20 |
| 2023 | £1,800,201 | £1,811,265 | £1,811,265 | £614,161 | £614,161 | 55 / 16 |
| 2022 | £1,584,397 | £1,568,154 | £1,568,154 | £625,225 | £625,225 | 54 / 20 |
| 2021 | £1,629,226 | £1,274,002 | £1,274,002 | £608,982 | £114,293 | 41 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Elm Foundation LTD
What does The Elm Foundation LTD do?
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.
How much income did The Elm Foundation LTD report in 2025?
The Elm Foundation LTD reported total income of £2.15m and reported expenditure of £2.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Elm Foundation LTD?
The Elm Foundation LTD has a program ratio of 99.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 70% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Elm Foundation LTD registered as a charity?
The Elm Foundation LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 January 1992 as charity number 1007317. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs The Elm Foundation LTD?
The Elm Foundation LTD is governed by a board of 15 trustees. The chair of trustees is Victoria Louise Sweetmore. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Elm Foundation LTD operate?
The Elm Foundation LTD operates in Derbyshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Elm Foundation LTD a registered charity?
Yes — The Elm Foundation LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1007317.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Derbyshire Domestic Violence and Sexual Abuse Service
- North Derbyshire Womens Aid
- North Derbyshire Women's Aid
- Womens Aid
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated