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Refuge or shelter SW203

Refuge or shelter is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Social welfare categoryand the Abuse subcategory.

298 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.15% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

\b(women'?s aid|refuge)\b

Distribution by size of charity

Income band Charities with tag Percent of all charities
Under £10k 44 0.05%
£10k - £100k 66 0.10%
£100k - £250k 21 0.11%
£250k - £500k 37 0.41%
£500k - £1m 50 0.87%
£1m - £10m 51 0.64%
Over £10m 2 0.11%
Total 271 0.14%

Distribution by charity regulator

Regulator Charities with tag Percent of all charities
ccew 209 0.12%
oscr 64 0.25%
ccni 25 0.35%
Total 298 0.15%

Ten largest charities (by income)

Name Latest income
REFUGE [Charity number: 277424]
Refuge provides specialist support to women and children escaping domestic violence, modern slavery, human trafficking, forced prostitution, rape, forced marriage and 'honour' based violence. Services include: 24-hr national helpline, women's refuges, outreach and floating support, independent domestic and sexual violence advocates. We raise awareness and influence policy and legislative change.
£24,299,472
SOLACE WOMEN'S AID [Charity number: 1082450]
THE PROMOTION OF THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL WELL-BEING AND SAFETY OF VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC, SEXUAL AND ASSOCIATED ABUSE, IN PARTICULAR WOMEN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND CHILDREN.
£16,361,422
BLACK COUNTRY WOMEN'S AID [Charity number: 1032298]
Provision of support,and emergency services to vulnerable women and children experiencing rape, sexual assault and domestic abuse. Services include provision of emergency accommodation, floating support services, community support and counselling. Services also include development with agencies to raise awareness of domestic abuse and develop support systems to enable them to access SWA services.
£7,511,649
BIRMINGHAM AND SOLIHULL WOMEN'S AID [Charity number: 1073926]
BSWAID is working with women and children affected by domestic violence by:offering safe temporary accommodation, appropriate and accessible support services includingsupporting women in accessing justice system. The charity raises awareness and promotes action against Domestic violence and promotes policy and best practice that responds to women and children's needs.
£7,077,510
SOUTHERN DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE [Charity number: 1146773]
Southern Domestic Abuse Service provides inclusive services services to women, children, young people & men affected by domestic abuse. Services include: Refuge accommodation, Community based outreach services, IDVA Services, Women only group work, Specialist work with children/young people, FGM Community Work/Development, work with perpetrators, domestic abuse preventative work and training.
£6,572,841
WOMEN'S AID FEDERATION OF ENGLAND [Charity number: 1054154]
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.
£6,240,065
The John William Hay Charitable Trust [Charity number: SC040763]
I direct the Trustees to found and endow a home and refuge fpr aged, neglected and unwanted animals and to that end I direct the Trustess to hold and apply the Trust Fund for that purpose.
£5,665,390
SAFENET DOMESTIC ABUSE AND SUPPORT SERVICES LTD [Charity number: 1091544]
Provision of housing related support (refuge support) and support in the community for women and their children escaping domestic abuse. Outreach support and help line for domestic abuse victims living in the community.IDVA service to support domestic abuse victims in legal and court processes.Early Support service for children living in the community and at risk of domestic violence.
£5,437,000
INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES [Charity number: 1102337]
Provides refuge accommodation, advise, advocacy and practical support for women and their children experiencing domestic abuse.
£4,868,004
CYFANNOL WOMEN'S AID [Charity number: 1045890]
CWA provides support to women (& their children) affected by all forms of VAWDASV. Refuge accommodation, complex needs, 24/7 Crisis, drop in, Community Support, ISVA, counselling, CYP support, group education/training opportunities.
£4,360,889

Ten random charities

Name Latest income
Touch Of Love Outreach (SCIO) [Charity number: SC050493]
4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 To provide a holistic support to relieve the needs of persons affected by domestic abuse and trauma (primarily but not exclusively to women and children from minority ethnic groups), and prevent the spread of domestic violence and abuse within Scotland and Overseas and in furtherance of this by. i) Provision of refuge from domestic violence. ii) Provision of supportive and educational services to persons affected by domestic violence in order to improve their conditions of life. and to the public in order to prevent the spread of domestic violence. iii) Working in partnership with other bodies to achieve the objects. 4.2 The advancement of education Overseas by donation of books, and by providing financial assistance in form of scholarships to pupils and students from families in crisis due to hunger and poverty. 4.3 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage by supporting families, young people and Children who face social isolation and loneliness in Scotland and Overseas due to financial hardship in care responsibilities, a decline in physical or mental health, or life transitions. lo overcome barriers to actively participate in the society and to promote resilience and positive wellbeing/or families in crisis or facing social isolation.
£13,111
WEST LANCASHIRE WOMEN'S REFUGE LIMITED [Charity number: 1101025]
The key objectives and activities of the charitable company are to relieve the distress and suffering of women and their children staying at the refuge.
£592,078
PETERBOROUGH WOMEN'S AID [Charity number: 1180370]
Provide safe temporary accommodation for women and children fleeing domestic abuse. Provide an Outreach Service whose objectives are to give advice and support to victims/survivors of domestic abuse
£318,802
NORTHAMPTONSHIRE DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE [Charity number: 1070741]
The charity provides immediate safety and support to victims and their children who have experienced domestic violence or abuse. This is done primarily through the provision of an advice centre and telephone helpline, refuge accommodation, including a substance misuse refuge and group work for victims and perpetrators.
£1,040,783
SOUTH ESSEX WILDLIFE HOSPITAL [Charity number: 1093545]
The charity provides rescue, veterinary care and rehabilitation to sick, injured and orphaned wild animals. it often provides refuge and treatment to abandoned and ill treated domestic, farm and exotic animals. The charity also provides advise and training to the community and veterinary staff and work placements to students.
£262,624
ART REFUGE [Charity number: 1114353]
We support people who have been displaced due to conflict, persecution and poverty, in the UK and internationally, through socially engaged art, art therapy, training, education and research. We also engage the public in issues relating to refugees, trafficked people, those seeking asylum and other displaced persons through research dissemination, exhibitions and other activities.
£93,851
THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, INSPIRATION HOUSE (SANCTUARY OF GOD'S REFUGE) [Charity number: 1136739]
To advance the Christian faith/religion worldwide.To relieve poverty and sickness in accordance with Christian principles in the United Kingdom and in other parts of the world
£3,979
ST MARY'S HORSE REFUGE [Charity number: 1101405]
Rehoming & general care of sick & unwanted horses. The charity trades through three shop outlets as well as receiving donations.
£124,000
AFRICAN WOMENS AID NETWORK [Charity number: 1133118]
We work with the most disadvantaged Women & Children in Uganda & Kenya. Most of our work is in the cities and mostly in the slum areas. We try to Empower Women through self-help assistance projects. Since 2016 we have been concentrating on the rescue and rehabilitation of street orphans, girls and boys in the city of Kampala in Uganda. We provide a safe family style home food and education.
£67,751
THE YOUTH AGAINST POVERTY ORGANISATION [Charity number: 1108749]
1 THE RELIEF OF POVERTY SICKNESS AND DISTRESS AMONG CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE UK AND ABROAD.2 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE UK AND ABROAD BY THE PROVISION OF TRAINING TO EQUIP THEM WITH ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS,3 THE PROVISION OF SHELTER AND OR REFUGE FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN NEED OF SUCH SHELTER BY REASON OF THEIR POVERTY OR ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES,4 THE RELIEF OF SUFFERING AMONG PERSONS IN NEED AND WHO HAVE BEEN VICTIMS OF NATURAL OR OTHER KINDS OF DISASTER BY ANY CHARITABLE MEANS DEEMED SUITABLE FOR PERSONS, BODIES, ORGANISATION AND/OR COUNTRIES AFFECTED AND,5 THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE AND YOUNG PEOPLE ANYWHERE IN THE UK AND ABROAD.

Last update: January 2, 2024
Created: January 2, 2024