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West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support

Also known as: Freedom Project West Cumbria

We work with victims, perpetrators and children that are are/have lived with domestic and sexual abuse. We offer free, long term practical and emotional support to individuals and families across West Cumbria. Our service includes a confidential helpline, 1-1 professional counselling for victims, perpetrators and children, group support for adult victims and children and young people.

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Activities & Mission

We work with victims, perpetrators and children that are are/have lived with domestic and sexual abuse. We offer free, long term practical and emotional support to individuals and families across West Cumbria. Our service includes a confidential helpline, 1-1 professional counselling for victims, perpetrators and children, group support for adult victims and children and young people.

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
£519,383
Latest Expenditure
£582,862

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% 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 £518,781
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £602
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £581,064
Raising Funds £1,798
Governance £0
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 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — West Cumbria Woman to Woman (organisation 3104733)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£519,383
£582,862£581,064£257,116£09 / 6
2024
£553,994
£495,076£493,322£320,595£010 / 4
2023
£384,146
£425,0610 / 4
2022
£0
£00 / 0
2021
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support

What does West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support do?

We work with victims, perpetrators and children that are are/have lived with domestic and sexual abuse. We offer free, long term practical and emotional support to individuals and families across West Cumbria. Our service includes a confidential helpline, 1-1 professional counselling for victims, perpetrators and children, group support for adult victims and children and young people.

How much income did West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support report in 2025?

West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support reported total income of £519k and reported expenditure of £583k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support registered as a charity?

West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 2020 as charity number 1187765. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support?

West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lesley Bowen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support operate?

West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support a registered charity?

Yes — West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187765.

Details

Address
First Floor Offices
Unit 1
Dobies Business Park
Lillyhall
WORKINGTON
Cumbria
Registration Date
5 February 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5152577
Charity Number
1187765

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Trustees

Lesley Bowen Chair
Eileen Claire Teasdale
Hannah Bell
Margaret Burns
Shirley Fawcett
Sonia Caroline Cox

Also Known As

  • Freedom Project West Cumbria

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30 July 2026
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