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.
280 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.14% 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 | 55 | 0.08% |
| £10k - £100k | 51 | 0.07% |
| £100k - £250k | 19 | 0.08% |
| £250k - £500k | 33 | 0.30% |
| £500k - £1m | 51 | 0.73% |
| £1m - £10m | 57 | 0.62% |
| Over £10m | 4 | 0.18% |
| Total | 270 | 0.14% |
Distribution by charity regulator¶
| Regulator | Charities with tag | Percent of all charities |
|---|---|---|
| ccew | 203 | 0.12% |
| oscr | 53 | 0.21% |
| ccni | 24 | 0.34% |
| Total | 280 | 0.14% |
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. |
£31,975,898 |
| 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. |
£15,815,369 |
| 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. |
£10,283,519 |
| SOUTHERN DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICE [Charity number: 1146773] We provide inclusive services to all people affected by domestic abuse, stalking and harassment. Services include: refuge and safe accommodation, community-based services, women only group work, specialist work with children/young people, Harmful Practices community work/development, work with people using abusive behaviours, domestic abuse preventative work and training. |
£10,040,713 |
| 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. |
£8,293,567 |
| 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. |
£8,033,000 |
| INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES [Charity number: 1102337] Provides refuge accommodation, advice, advocacy, and practical support for women and their children experiencing domestic abuse. |
£7,787,566 |
| 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. |
£5,493,384 |
| LEEDS WOMEN'S AID [Charity number: 1005884] Leeds Women's Aid works with women & children, being a voice & leader in the sector. LWA support women & children experiencing domestic violence and abuse and aims to eliminate Violence Against Women and Girls. We offer a range of services including safe houses and refuges, community & telephone support, women's groups and hubs, and support to children & young people and coordinate partnerships. |
£4,686,457 |
| 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. |
£4,541,866 |
Ten random charities¶
| Name | Latest income |
|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF CHERNOBYL'S CHILDREN (LANCASTER) [Charity number: 1145175] Providing support to children and young people from areas of poverty, war and disaster. This may include support within their own country or offering help to those seeking refuge in the UK. The help offered by the charity may be practical, emotional or educational in nature but will endeavour to support children in the extreme circumstances they may find themselves. |
£1,493 |
| SANDBACH ANIMAL RESCUE SOCIETY [Charity number: 512966] Rescue of stray animals within Sandbach and surrounding rural areas, provide refuge for unwanted domestic animals, finance necessary boarding and veterinary care, assist in re-homing of unwanted domestic animals. |
£119,248 |
| Causeway Women's Aid [Charity number: NI106208] We provide support to women and children who have or are victims of domestic and sexual violence by: Providing refuge accommodation Providing support in the community to victims Providing awareness raising activities to external agencies Providing training and self-development opportunities to victims Providing support to children in refuge and through group and individual support Support is focused on the following areas through identifying needs relating to these and then providing requisite support: Domestic Violence safety issues Legal issues Housing issues Dependants issues Physical health Emotional and mental health Financial issues Social networks Cultural needs Personal growth |
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| Aylesbury Vale Lions Club (CIO) [Charity number: 1181224] We make donations and grants to applications generally from Aylesbury and the surrounding areas. We raise funds through can collections, providing BBQs in support of local community and charity events. We have supported Hearing Dogs, Florence Nightingale Hospice, SeeAbilty, Christmas food parcels for the disadvantaged elderly, Young Carers, Women's Aid and several more. |
£2,206 |
| BEYOND REFUGE [Charity number: 1216687] We offer supported housing to Care Leavers who are refugees. Our tenants will be- facing homelessness due to their age meaning they are can no longer be supported by Children's Services.- have additional needs that mean they will struggle to maintain a tenancy without additional support |
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| Edinburgh Women's Aid Ltd [Charity number: SC028301] The Company's objects are:- the advancement of education. the advancement of health (including the prevention or relief of sickness, disease or human suffering). the saving of lives. the advancement of citizenship or community development. the promotion of equality and diversity. the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage (including relief given by the provision of accommodation or care). such other charitable object as is charitable, not falling under the preceding sub-clauses and that may reasonably be regarded as similar to any of the preceding objects. |
£2,347,309 |
| Inverness Women's Aid [Charity number: SC016052] 4.1 To provide a temporary refuge or refuges for women and their children (if any) and to include young people between the ages of sixteen and eighteen where the women have suffered abuse (mental, physical or sexual) in their home or within a relationship. 4.2 To offer support, advice and help to any women and their children and to include young people between the ages of sixteen and eighteen who ask for help (and whether they are refuge residents) and to offer support and advice to any women and children including young people between the ages of sixteen and eighteen who have left a temporary refuge. 4.3 To encourage women to determine their own futures. 4.4 To encourage statutory authorities and other agencies to recognise their obligations legal and otherwise towards women and their children to include young people between the ages of sixteen and eighteen and their representatives in regard to the abuse of women and the prevention thereof. 4.5 To encourage research into the causes, the prevention and relief of suffering and abuse of women. |
£554,969 |
| WOMEN'S AID IN LUTON [Charity number: 1160555] Provides support, information and temporary accommodation for women with or without children suffering domestic abuse. |
£1,082,476 |
| PNEUMA CHURCH [Charity number: 1156319] Gathering groups: Wine club, community choir, book clubs, toddler group, coffee club, breakfastclub,sewing clubs.Compassion projects: Homeless and vulnerable meals, Meals for new Mums, provision of baby andchildren's clothing, Women's Refuge, XLMentoring, Practical help e.g. gardening, painting anddecorating |
£493,563 |
| THE REDEEMED ASSEMBLIES (THE BLESSED CHURCH) [Charity number: 1210684] Our organisation is committed to serving our community by providing spiritual and practical support. Our activities include food and clothing donations, community outreach, counselling services, educational workshops, mentoring. We aim to be a place of refuge, offering spiritual healing and guidance. By fostering unity and kindness, we strive to positively impact lives. |
£4,327 |
