Womankind
Analysis
Womankind is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in October 1987, 39 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02136526). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Womankind reported income of £749k and spending of £748k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £490k to £749k (+53%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Womankind sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include H C D Memorial Fund (£749k), National Trails UK (£750k) and Tempo Time Credits Limited (£749k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 96%, investments 2.2% and charitable activities 2.0%. Charitable activities took 86% of spending and raising funds 3.4%. Reserves of £294k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 17 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 96%
- Charitable activities 2.0%
- Investments 2.2%
In the charity's own words
To provide for the relief of mental distress and the resulting suffering and isolation, experienced by women and girls (including, but not limited to, as a result of sexual abuse or violence) by the provision of information, advice and assistance.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| H C D Memorial Fund | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £749k |
| National Trails UK | Royal William Yard | £750k |
| Tempo Time Credits Limited | Cardiff | £749k |
| The Street Foundation | Herefordshire | £750k |