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, two refuges for survivors and their children, and a specialist children's service.
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, two refuges 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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 42% 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 | £1,768,129 | £2,165,756 | £2,098,642 | £1,027,211 | £841,331 | 49 / 50 |
| 2024 | £1,829,996 | £1,746,852 | £1,682,647 | £1,424,838 | £907,838 | 43 / 40 |
| 2023 | £1,751,786 | £1,507,274 | £1,452,500 | £1,341,694 | £950,964 | 29 / 45 |
| 2022 | £1,491,324 | £1,260,431 | £1,214,114 | £1,097,182 | £737,276 | 26 / 67 |
| 2021 | £1,505,921 | £1,138,047 | £1,086,109 | £866,289 | £753,000 | 22 / 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, two refuges 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.
How efficient is Your Sanctuary?
Your Sanctuary has a program ratio of 118.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 94% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
Unit 6C NIB Block C
Dukes Court
Duke Street
Woking
GU21 5BH
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Also Known As
- Formally Surrey Women's Aid
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated