West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support
Analysis
West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Workington. It was registered in February 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support reported income of £519k and spending of £583k, spending 112% of what it took in. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 103% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, West Cumbria Domestic Violence Support sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cfydc (Chance) (£519k), The Women's Royal Army Corps Association (Incorporating Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps and Auxiliary Territorial Service Comrades Association) (£520k) and Allendale Community Centre (£519k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 100%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.3%. It employed 9 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 100%
- Investments 0.1%
In the charity's own words
We work with victims, perpetrators and children that are are/have lived with domestic and sexual abuse. We offer free, long term practical and emotional support to individuals and families across West Cumbria. Our service includes a confidential helpline, 1-1 professional counselling for victims, perpetrators and children, group support for adult victims and children and young people.
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