Women's Community Matters
One-stop shop for women specific services. Support for girls and boys aged 11-25 years.Appointments for practical & emotion supportCourses to promote self-confidence, self-esteem & to improve life skillsSupport for women who have experienced the criminal justice system; with health & wellbeing; for victims/survivors of domestic violence/abuseActivities to promote social inclusion
Activities & Mission
One-stop shop for women specific services. Support for girls and boys aged 11-25 years.Appointments for practical & emotion supportCourses to promote self-confidence, self-esteem & to improve life skillsSupport for women who have experienced the criminal justice system; with health & wellbeing; for victims/survivors of domestic violence/abuseActivities to promote social inclusion
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 90% 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 82% 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 | £1,501,575 | £1,666,225 | £1,666,225 | £673,525 | £159,729 | 38 / 26 |
| 2024 | £1,562,666 | £1,618,053 | £1,618,053 | £838,175 | £156,310 | 37 / 58 |
| 2023 | £1,239,383 | £1,584,645 | £1,584,645 | £893,562 | £149,882 | 35 / 87 |
| 2022 | £1,607,531 | £1,387,779 | £1,387,779 | £1,238,824 | £147,381 | 33 / 46 |
| 2021 | £1,724,255 | £946,846 | £946,846 | £1,019,072 | £108,206 | 22 / 17 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Women's Community Matters
What does Women's Community Matters do?
One-stop shop for women specific services. Support for girls and boys aged 11-25 years.Appointments for practical & emotion supportCourses to promote self-confidence, self-esteem & to improve life skillsSupport for women who have experienced the criminal justice system; with health & wellbeing; for victims/survivors of domestic violence/abuseActivities to promote social inclusion
How much income did Women's Community Matters report in 2025?
Women's Community Matters reported total income of £1.50m and reported expenditure of £1.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Women's Community Matters?
Women's Community Matters has a program ratio of 111.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Women's Community Matters registered as a charity?
Women's Community Matters was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 April 2014 as charity number 1156492. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Women's Community Matters?
Women's Community Matters is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rhona Teale. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Women's Community Matters operate?
Women's Community Matters operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Women's Community Matters a registered charity?
Yes — Women's Community Matters is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156492.
Details
Abbey Road
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 1LG
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- 14 May 2026
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