West Mercia Women's Aid
Analysis
West Mercia Women's Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hereford. It was registered in December 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 03837084). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, West Mercia Women's Aid reported income of £3.9m and spending of £3.9m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £2.2m to £3.9m (+73%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 19%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, West Mercia Women's Aid sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% 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 Cool Earth Action (£3.9m), The Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation (£3.9m) and Embassy (£3.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99% and donations and legacies 1.1%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £773k would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 97 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.1%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.3%
In the charity's own words
West Mercia Women's Aid works with women and children affected by domestic violence. We provide:24 hour helpline in Hfdshire, Shropshire & WorcsAdvice, advocacy and supportRefuge accommodationOutreach & floating support servicesChildren's support workRecruiting, training & support of volunteersProvision of training & consultancyPublic awareness raising activities
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| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cool Earth Action | Penryn | £3.9m |
| The Sir Oswald Stoll Foundation | London | £3.9m |
| Embassy | Manchester | £3.8m |
| P.a.t.h. (Plymouth Access to Housing) Limited | Plymouth | £3.9m |