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The Next Chapter (east Of England)

Also known as: Colchester and Tendring Women's Refuge, Colchester Women's Aid Limited, Ctwr

Next Chapter exists to provide support, advocacy and advice to people, with a particular focus on women and children, who are affected by domestic abuse. We offer specialist crisis accommodation to women who are homeless as a result domestic and abuse and offer everyone the support they need to empower them to make independent decisions about their future to secure a life free from domestic abuse

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Activities & Mission

Next Chapter exists to provide support, advocacy and advice to people, with a particular focus on women and children, who are affected by domestic abuse. We offer specialist crisis accommodation to women who are homeless as a result domestic and abuse and offer everyone the support they need to empower them to make independent decisions about their future to secure a life free from domestic abuse

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,734,876
Latest Expenditure
£3,576,176

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £49,339
Charitable Activities £3,674,027
Other Trading £3,804
Investments £7,706
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,576,176
Raising Funds £0
Governance £11,570
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£3,734,876
£3,576,176£3,576,176£1,468,881£460,74277 / 29
2025
£2,876,349
£3,187,667£3,187,667£1,310,181£628,92777 / 12
2024
£2,606,792
£2,779,920£2,779,920£1,621,499£485,01171 / 14
2023
£2,557,688
£2,316,475£2,316,475£1,794,627£486,47966 / 20
2022
£2,183,386
£1,990,008£1,990,008£1,553,414£451,12263 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Next Chapter (east Of England)

What does The Next Chapter (east Of England) do?

Next Chapter exists to provide support, advocacy and advice to people, with a particular focus on women and children, who are affected by domestic abuse. We offer specialist crisis accommodation to women who are homeless as a result domestic and abuse and offer everyone the support they need to empower them to make independent decisions about their future to secure a life free from domestic abuse

How much income did The Next Chapter (east Of England) report in 2026?

The Next Chapter (east Of England) reported total income of £3.73m and reported expenditure of £3.58m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Next Chapter (east Of England) registered as a charity?

The Next Chapter (east Of England) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 1996 as charity number 1058295. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs The Next Chapter (east Of England)?

The Next Chapter (east Of England) is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sarah Janes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Next Chapter (east Of England) operate?

The Next Chapter (east Of England) operates in Essex, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Next Chapter (east Of England) a registered charity?

Yes — The Next Chapter (east Of England) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058295.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
26 September 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1058295
Charity Number
1058295

Trustees

Sarah Janes Chair
Anisa Khan
Deborah Hurst
Hannah Marshallsay
Louise Shah
Ruth Tansey
Sandra Butcher

Also Known As

  • Colchester and Tendring Women's Refuge
  • Colchester Women's Aid Limited
  • Ctwr

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Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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