Dirty Girls of Lesvos
Analysis
Dirty Girls of Lesvos is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hebden Bridge. It was registered in October 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under disability. 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 December 2022, Dirty Girls of Lesvos reported income of £17k and spending of £28k, spending 165% of what it took in. Across the 2 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2022, income grew from £16k to £17k (+8.0%), an average of +8.0% a year. Over the whole period it spent 112% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Dirty Girls of Lesvos sits at the 36th percentile: it is larger than about 36% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Village Hall Calver (£17k), Romsey & Waterside Lions Club (£17k) and Nora Parsons Centre (£17k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity as in double default: it has missed the deadline for its annual return or accounts in two or more successive years.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Dirty Girls provides a safe, comfortable and creative space for refugee women to learn, or build on, their design and sewing skills. They are employed to make bags and other products, or are volunteers, depending on their eligibility to work. Products are gifted to donors in appreciation of their support. Most materials used are diverted from landfill and we are committed to sustainability.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Village Hall Calver | Hope Valley | £17k |
| Romsey & Waterside Lions Club | Romsey | £17k |
| Nora Parsons Centre | Worcester | £17k |
| Rotary Club of Dunstable Trust Fund | Dunstable | £17k |