Welsh Women's Aid
We represent and campaign for our member services across Wales who provide frontline support to survivors of all forms of violence against women & girls-Delivery of the Live Fear Free Helpline, providing first contact advice and signposting to ongoing support such as refuge and advocacy-Training-Campaigning and consultancy on relevant policy-Community engagement and fundraising
Activities & Mission
We represent and campaign for our member services across Wales who provide frontline support to survivors of all forms of violence against women & girls-Delivery of the Live Fear Free Helpline, providing first contact advice and signposting to ongoing support such as refuge and advocacy-Training-Campaigning and consultancy on relevant policy-Community engagement and fundraising
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% 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 | £3,192,752 | £3,153,324 | £3,153,324 | £915,183 | £568,709 | 47 / 1 |
| 2024 | £3,349,119 | £3,604,818 | £3,604,818 | £875,755 | £521,817 | 59 / 2 |
| 2023 | £3,302,565 | £3,319,421 | £3,319,421 | £1,131,454 | £759,551 | 63 / 3 |
| 2022 | £3,145,543 | £3,087,975 | £3,087,975 | £1,148,310 | £761,323 | 56 / 7 |
| 2021 | £3,043,654 | £2,910,459 | £2,910,459 | £1,090,742 | £687,202 | 51 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Welsh Women's Aid
What does Welsh Women's Aid do?
We represent and campaign for our member services across Wales who provide frontline support to survivors of all forms of violence against women & girls-Delivery of the Live Fear Free Helpline, providing first contact advice and signposting to ongoing support such as refuge and advocacy-Training-Campaigning and consultancy on relevant policy-Community engagement and fundraising
How much income did Welsh Women's Aid report in 2025?
Welsh Women's Aid reported total income of £3.19m and reported expenditure of £3.15m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Welsh Women's Aid?
Welsh Women's Aid has a program ratio of 98.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Welsh Women's Aid registered as a charity?
Welsh Women's Aid was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 2011 as charity number 1140962. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Welsh Women's Aid?
Welsh Women's Aid is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Julie McCarthy. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Welsh Women's Aid operate?
Welsh Women's Aid operates in Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Welsh Women's Aid a registered charity?
Yes — Welsh Women's Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140962.
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