Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Limited
Analysis
Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Worksop. It was registered in May 1983, 43 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, accommodation/housing and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under housing and shelter. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01822489). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Limited reported income of £2.3m and spending of £2.3m, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £1.6m to £2.3m (+48%), an average of +10% a year. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 2,324 England and Wales charities whose main cause is housing and shelter and that reported income, Nottinghamshire Women's Aid Limited sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include City of Exeter YMCA (£2.3m), Coventry Cyrenians Limited (£2.3m) and Beaconwild Ltd (£2.2m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 98%. Gifts in wills alone brought in £71. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £834k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 75 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 1.0%
- Legacies 0.0%
- Charitable activities 98%
- Trading 0.0%
- Investments 0.2%
- Other 0.4%
In the charity's own words
Nottinghamshire Women's Aid was established to support women, children and young people who had experienced domestic abuse be it physical, emotional and/or sexual. This includes emergency refuge accommodation, supported housing, IDVA , floating support and sanctuary schemes. There is a women, children and young people's centre offering information, support, OFSTED creche and social activities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| City of Exeter YMCA | Exeter | £2.3m |
| Coventry Cyrenians Limited | Coventry | £2.3m |
| Beaconwild Ltd | East Sussex | £2.2m |
| Westminster College Cambridge | Cambridge | £2.4m |