West Cornwall Women's Aid
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1100329
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- Oct. 27, 2003
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Area of benefit
- Not Defined But In Practice West Cornwall
Address
- Address
- PO BOX 94
PENZANCE
CORNWALL
TR18 2XP
Contact
- Phone
- 01736367543
- [email protected]
- Website
cwaid.co.uk
Activities
Refuge accommodation for women and children who have experienced domestic violence, provision of an outreach service for women affected by domestic violence, domestic violence helpline, counselling service, therapeutic group work.
Objects: 3. The Charity’s objects (“the Objects”) are:1. to provide for the relief of poverty, distress and suffering experienced by women or children who have experienced domestic abuse and/or sexual violence irrespective of race, culture, sexual orientation or ability, in particular but not exclusively by:a) providing short term refuge accommodation to women and their children whose safety is at risk as a result of domestic abuse, sexual violence including exploitation and modern slavery, honour-based violence and female genital mutilation. b) providing support services to women and their children in refuge accommodation to meet their additional physical, mental and emotional needs, to promote their long-term safety and well-being and to enable them to progress from danger to safety and independence. c) providing on-going community-based support for the health and well-being of women and their families who are safe to do so and who wish to do so, to stay in their own homes.d) providing community resettlement services to support women and their children progressing from refuge accommodation to independent living. e) recruiting, training and supporting paid and unpaid staff to provide a range of community-based services to women and children (in particular but not exclusively one to one support, counselling, helpline, psycho-educational and other well-being activities)2. to inform and educate the public, other service providers and authorities and the media on gender-based abuse and its impacts.?
Classification
- How
- Provides Human Resources, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing
- Who
- Children/young People, Other Defined Groups
Areas of operation
- Local Authority
- Cornwall
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £706,272 | £843,625 | £581,722 | 27 |
| March 31, 2024 | £789,695 | £797,985 | £719,075 | 29 |
| March 31, 2023 | £769,854 | £725,969 | £727,365 | 28 |
| March 31, 2022 | £673,572 | £557,494 | £683,480 | 20 |
| March 31, 2021 | £514,820 | £496,157 | £515,902 | 19 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Kirsty Arthur (Chair) | Aug. 24, 2023 |
| Amanda Wright | July 1, 2025 |
| Karin Walker | Sept. 3, 2025 |
| Meghan Field | Oct. 11, 2023 |
| Michelle Brightley | March 4, 2025 |
| Sue Penna | June 6, 2023 |
Nearby
- Penzance Baptist Church 0.1 mi
- Counselling For Social Change Limited 0.1 mi
- Bewnans Kernow 0.1 mi
- The Friends Of Penlee House Gallery And Museum 0.1 mi
- The Rotary Shop Of Penzance 0.1 mi