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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

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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

Latest Income
£1,501,575
Latest Expenditure
£1,666,225

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 111.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £1,162,063
Charitable Activities £339,512
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,666,225
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,209
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
£1,501,575
£1,666,225£1,666,225£673,525£159,72938 / 26
2024
£1,562,666
£1,618,053£1,618,053£838,175£156,31037 / 58
2023
£1,239,383
£1,584,645£1,584,645£893,562£149,88235 / 87
2022
£1,607,531
£1,387,779£1,387,779£1,238,824£147,38133 / 46
2021
£1,724,255
£946,846£946,846£1,019,072£108,20622 / 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

Address
Nan Tait Centre
Abbey Road
Barrow-in-Furness
LA14 1LG
Registration Date
2 April 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5040152
Charity Number
1156492

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Trustees

Rhona Teale Chair
Also governs 2 other charities
ANNE BURNS
Carol Lewis
David Khan
Frances Carole Smith
HELEN KHAN
Also governs 1 other charity
Jayne Douglas
Nicola Brewerton
Pam Dilks
Patricia Davey

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14 May 2026
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