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Women's Aid Federation Of England

Also known as: Wafe, Women's Aid

Women's Aid is the national charity for women and children working to end domestic abuse. We are a federation of nearly 180 organisations providing just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country. Women's Aid also runs online support services, as well as providing expert training, qualifications and consultancy to a range of agencies and professionals.

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Activities & Mission

Women's Aid is the national charity for women and children working to end domestic abuse. We are a federation of nearly 180 organisations providing just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country. Women's Aid also runs online support services, as well as providing expert training, qualifications and consultancy to a range of agencies and professionals.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,493,384
Latest Expenditure
£6,916,749

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 16.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,188,077
Charitable Activities £2,584,220
Other Trading £668,188
Investments £0
Other Income £52,899

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £5,784,421
Raising Funds £1,132,328
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £10,000
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
£5,493,384
£6,916,749£5,784,421£2,641,835£2,152,99297 / 0
2024
£7,174,969
£8,395,842£7,203,278£4,065,200£3,488,64798 / 0
2023
£5,397,522
£6,786,963£5,776,635£5,286,073£2,094,926109 / 0
2022
£6,240,065
£5,600,394£4,769,957£6,675,514£3,025,90877 / 0
2021
£10,091,885
£6,174,303£5,511,251£6,035,843£4,063,84773 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Women's Aid Federation Of England

What does Women's Aid Federation Of England do?

Women's Aid is the national charity for women and children working to end domestic abuse. We are a federation of nearly 180 organisations providing just under 300 local lifesaving services to women and children across the country. Women's Aid also runs online support services, as well as providing expert training, qualifications and consultancy to a range of agencies and professionals.

How much income did Women's Aid Federation Of England report in 2025?

Women's Aid Federation Of England reported total income of £5.49m and reported expenditure of £6.92m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Women's Aid Federation Of England registered as a charity?

Women's Aid Federation Of England was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 April 1996 as charity number 1054154. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Women's Aid Federation Of England?

Women's Aid Federation Of England is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Makgoadi Turpin. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Women's Aid Federation Of England operate?

Women's Aid Federation Of England operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Women's Aid Federation Of England a registered charity?

Yes — Women's Aid Federation Of England is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1054154.

Details

Address
PO Box 3245
BRISTOL
Avon
BS2 2EH
Registration Date
10 April 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1054154
Charity Number
1054154

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Trustees

Makgoadi Turpin Chair
Angela Stewart
Caroline Chang
Dr Amanda Elwen
Also governs 1 other charity
Hollie Theresa Venn
Katherine Mary Harris
Lindsey Wishart
Susan Mary Coleman
Vicky Jane Bunnage

Also Known As

  • Wafe
  • Women's Aid

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30 July 2026
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