Cyfannol Women's Aid
Analysis
Cyfannol Women's Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gwent. It was registered in April 1995, 31 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02995805). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Cyfannol Women's Aid reported income of £4.5m and spending of £4.4m, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £4.1m to £4.5m (+10%), an average of +2.5% a year. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Cyfannol Women's Aid sits at the 96th percentile: it is larger than about 96% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 98th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Metro Centre Ltd (£4.5m), Andys Man Club Limited (£4.6m) and Invictus Games Foundation (£4.5m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £543k. Reserves of £1.2m would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 96 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.5%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.6%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Metro Centre Ltd | Taunton | £4.5m |
| Andys Man Club Limited | Halifax | £4.6m |
| Invictus Games Foundation | London | £4.5m |
| David & Ruth Lewis Family Charitable Trust | London | £4.6m |