Refugee Women of Bristol
Analysis
Refugee Women of Bristol is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in February 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Refugee Women of Bristol reported income of £253k and spending of £222k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £202k to £253k (+25%), an average of +5.8% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 21%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Refugee Women of Bristol sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Community Development Trust (£253k), The Company of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust (£253k) and Dorchester Family Church (£253k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our main activity is a drop-in centre 1 day per week open to all refugee and asylum seeking women in Bristol. The drop-in centre provides education, advice, information, support, social activities and training, volunteer and employment opportunities to refugee women. We also participate in local events and forums to give a voice to refugee women.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Community Development Trust | London | £253k |
| The Company of Arts Scholars Charitable Trust | Kent | £253k |
| Dorchester Family Church | Dorset | £253k |
| RCCG Everlasting Father's Assembly | Leeds | £253k |