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West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited

Also known as: West Lancashire Women's Refuge, Domestic Violence Support Services (w.l.), The Liberty Centre, Trading as the Liberty Centre

The key objectives and activities of the charitable company are to relieve the distress and suffering of women and their children staying at the refuge.

Activities & Mission

The key objectives and activities of the charitable company are to relieve the distress and suffering of women and their children staying at the refuge.

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
£627,377
Latest Expenditure
£550,231

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 87.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 7.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £21,061
Charitable Activities £602,558
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,758
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £550,231
Raising Funds £0
Governance £39,144
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£627,377
£550,231£550,231£389,470£389,47018 / 6
2024
£587,120
£619,499£619,499£312,324£167,88819 / 6
2023
£826,045
£743,093£743,093£344,703£192,85821 / 6
2022
£592,078
£627,676£627,676£261,751£127,48419 / 6
2021
£451,811
£478,5010 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited

What does West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited do?

The key objectives and activities of the charitable company are to relieve the distress and suffering of women and their children staying at the refuge.

How much income did West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited report in 2025?

West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited reported total income of £627k and reported expenditure of £550k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited registered as a charity?

West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 2003 as charity number 1101025. It has been registered for 23 years.

Who runs West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited?

West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is ELIZABETH CROSSLEY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited operate?

West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited operates in Lancashire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited a registered charity?

Yes — West Lancashire Women's Refuge Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101025.

Details

Address
Unit 10A
Malthouse Business Centre
48 Southport Road
Ormskirk
Lancashire
L39 1QR
Registration Date
4 December 2003
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4003587
Charity Number
1101025

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Trustees

ELIZABETH CROSSLEY Chair
KAREN MICHELLE PHILLIPS
ROBERT FERGUSON HUNTER MINTO
Victoria Margaret Cummins

Also Known As

  • West Lancashire Women's Refuge
  • Domestic Violence Support Services (w.l.)
  • The Liberty Centre
  • Trading as the Liberty Centre

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30 July 2026
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