Newark Women's Aid
Analysis
Newark Women's Aid is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Nottinghamshire. It was registered in November 1981, 45 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, accommodation/housing and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under housing and shelter. It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Newark Women's Aid reported income of £331k and spending of £236k, leaving 29% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £249k to £331k (+33%), an average of +7.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 46%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Newark Women's Aid sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Congregation of Our Lady of Pity (£329k), The Abbeyfield Thirsk and Sowerby Society Limited (£333k) and Frank Hodson Foundation Limited (£329k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide refuge accommodation with associated support services, information and advocacy to women and children who are living with or have experienced domestic abuse. Aftercare and resettlement to women who have left the refuge. Outreach support to women and children living in the Newark & Sherwood area. Awareness raising information to Agencies and individuals.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Congregation of Our Lady of Pity | Reading | £329k |
| The Abbeyfield Thirsk and Sowerby Society Limited | Thirsk | £333k |
| Frank Hodson Foundation Limited | Nottingham | £329k |
| Wear Valley Women's Aid Limited | Bishop Auckland | £333k |