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Your Sanctuary

Also known as: Formally Surrey Women's Aid

We are a charity based in Woking, Surrey, using a trauma-informed, needs-led approach to support and empower survivors of domestic abuse. We provide a domestic abuse helpline, a community-based outreach service for survivors living or working in North West Surrey, the specialist male survivor service for Surrey, a refuge for survivors and their children, and a specialist children's service.

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Activities & Mission

We are a charity based in Woking, Surrey, using a trauma-informed, needs-led approach to support and empower survivors of domestic abuse. We provide a domestic abuse helpline, a community-based outreach service for survivors living or working in North West Surrey, the specialist male survivor service for Surrey, a refuge for survivors and their children, and a specialist children's service.

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
£1,768,129
Latest Expenditure
£2,165,756

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 118.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £116,361
Charitable Activities £1,586,083
Other Trading £17,874
Investments £47,811
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,098,642
Raising Funds £67,114
Governance £9,842
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
£1,768,129
£2,165,756£2,098,642£1,027,211£841,33149 / 50
2024
£1,829,996
£1,746,852£1,682,647£1,424,838£907,83843 / 40
2023
£1,751,786
£1,507,274£1,452,500£1,341,694£950,96429 / 45
2022
£1,491,324
£1,260,431£1,214,114£1,097,182£737,27626 / 67
2021
£1,505,921
£1,138,047£1,086,109£866,289£753,00022 / 75

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Your Sanctuary

What does Your Sanctuary do?

We are a charity based in Woking, Surrey, using a trauma-informed, needs-led approach to support and empower survivors of domestic abuse. We provide a domestic abuse helpline, a community-based outreach service for survivors living or working in North West Surrey, the specialist male survivor service for Surrey, a refuge for survivors and their children, and a specialist children's service.

How much income did Your Sanctuary report in 2025?

Your Sanctuary reported total income of £1.77m and reported expenditure of £2.17m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Your Sanctuary registered as a charity?

Your Sanctuary was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 July 2010 as charity number 1137057. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Your Sanctuary?

Your Sanctuary is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Your Sanctuary operate?

Your Sanctuary operates in Surrey, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Your Sanctuary a registered charity?

Yes — Your Sanctuary is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137057.

Details

Address
Your Sanctuary
Unit 6C NIB Block C
Dukes Court
Duke Street
Woking
GU21 5BH
Registration Date
23 July 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5010422
Charity Number
1137057

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Trustees

Alexandra Thompson
David Williams
GABBIE JOHNSON
Mona Celiece Channet
Also governs 1 other charity
SANDREA MORGAN
Sharonjeev Benning-Prince
Victoria Morris

Also Known As

  • Formally Surrey Women's Aid

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