Water Lily Project
Analysis
Water Lily Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in February 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, accommodation/housing, religious activities and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07789396). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Water Lily Project reported income of £146k and spending of £157k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £87k to £146k (+69%), an average of +14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2022, when income rose by 60%. Over the whole period it spent 94% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Water Lily Project sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include John Eaton's Almshouses (£144k), Coronation House (Dalton-In-Furness) Society Limited (£147k) and Canterbury Housing Advice Centre (£144k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The project is working with women in their time of crisis across the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole areas. It is currently offering one-to-one support, self-development training, and group community activities to women, helping them rebuild their lives. 85% of beneficiaries are escaping abusive relationships and many have additional mental health support needs. We also run a community cafe.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| John Eaton's Almshouses | Sheffield | £144k |
| Coronation House (Dalton-In-Furness) Society Limited | Dalton-In-Furness | £147k |
| Canterbury Housing Advice Centre | Canterbury | £144k |
| Williams College Oxford Programme | Oxford | £147k |