Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid
Analysis
Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in February 1999, 27 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03509538). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid reported income of £8.3m and spending of £7.8m, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £7.4m to £8.3m (+12%), an average of +2.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Hope and Homes for Children (£8.0m), Citizens Advice Manchester (£8.3m) and One Young World Limited (£7.9m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 95%, donations and legacies 2.8% and trading 1.4%. Charitable activities took 96% of spending and raising funds 2.5%. Reserves of £6.3m would cover about 9 months of spending at that rate. It employed 146 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 2.8%
- Charitable activities 95%
- Trading 1.4%
- Investments 0.7%
- Other 0.6%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Hope and Homes for Children | Wiltshire | £8.0m |
| Citizens Advice Manchester | Manchester | £8.3m |
| One Young World Limited | London | £7.9m |
| The London City Mission | London | £8.4m |