# I Choose Freedom Charity

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 289508
- **Other names:** REIGATE AND BANSTEAD WOMEN'S AID
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** June 1, 1984
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=289508


## Contact

- **Address:** C/O MULBERRY & CO, EASTGATE HOUSE, DOGFLUD WAY, FARNHAM, SURREY
- **Postcode:** GU9 7UD
- **Phone:** 03033300033
- **Email:** info@ichoosefreedom.co.uk
- **Website:** www.ichoosefreedom.co.uk/



## Activities

**Objects:** The object of the Company is to promote the welfare of those who experience or have experienced domestic abuse and their children (hereinafter referred as ‘clients’) by:3.1 providing access to temporary refuge in safe accommodation where clients can find protection from threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional);3.2 providing skilled practical help, advice and emotional support to enable clients to return to independent living.  Such help may include support and advice to other family members or significant associates where this is thought to be material in promoting the future well-being of clients.  To offer resettlement service where applicable and services for children;3.3 influencing, contributing and encouraging the development of public policy and good practice relevant to domestic abuse, including fostering and promoting co-operation between other persons and bodies at local and national level, and participating in relevant activities; and3.4 educating the public in the causes and effects of domestic abuse.

**Activities:** I Choose Freedom is a charity that provides refuge and a path to freedom for survivors of domestic abuse. We have three refuges that house women and children. As part of our Refuge for All project, we also offer self-contained units to support any survivor.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Accommodation/housing
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Surrey



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £1549256 | £1463902 | £1069517 | 26 |
| March 31, 2024 | £1322624 | £1398057 | £984163 | 27 |
| March 31, 2023 | £1539476 | £1141173 | £1059596 | 23 |
| March 31, 2022 | £999677 | £865770 | £661293 | 18 |
| March 31, 2021 | £922786 | £692785 | £527386 | 11 |



## Trustees

- **Philipsia Greenway** (Chair) — appointed Sept. 6, 2024
- Carolyne Njoki KINYANJUI — appointed July 26, 2021
- Charlene Booth — appointed Dec. 10, 2022
- David Hallam — appointed Sept. 6, 2024
- Hilary Ann Edwards — appointed Sept. 21, 2021
- Jane Elizabeth Healey — appointed Feb. 17, 2025
- Katy Curtis — appointed Sept. 6, 2024
- Sally Jane Stimpson — appointed March 19, 2019