# CHESTER WOMEN'S AID

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 504854
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Other
- **Registered:** Jan. 13, 1976
- **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=504854


## Contact

- **Address:** Chester Women's Aid, The Blue Coat Building, Upper Northgate Street, CHESTER
- **Postcode:** CH1 4EE
- **Phone:** 07759 597432
- **Email:** contact@chesterwomensaid.org
- **Website:** www.chesterwomensaid.org



## Activities

**Objects:** 3.1 The Association’s objects (Objects) are to assist persons who have suffered from violence or maltreatment in their homes and are resident within Cheshire at the time of their request for assistance.3.2 In furtherance of the Objects the Association may(a) provide support to persons who have experienced domestic abuse including but not limited to (i) provision of financial support; (ii) directing persons to relevant  agencies/services where appropriate(b) raise awareness and be an independent voice on issues surrounding domestic abuse;(c) monitor the provision of services to persons who have experienced domestic abuse and promote good practice amongst the agencies delivering services to these persons;(d) obtain, collect and receive money and funds by way of contributions, donations, legacies, grants and any such lawful method and accept and receive gifts of property of any description whether subject to any special trusts or not.

**Activities:** The charity engages in the following activities:- provision of support to women and children who have experienced domestic abuse, in the form of small grants for crisis needs, and funding for activities- raising awareness of issues surrounding domestic violence- monitoring the provision of services for women who have experienced domestic abuse

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED - IN PRACTICE CHESTER




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Cheshire East
- Cheshire West & Chester



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £14028 | £26417 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £10870 | £22330 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £9663 | £41784 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £50739 | £40055 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £59529 | £14958 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Rachel Lewis** (Chair) — appointed Sept. 17, 2020
- Nicole Meardon — appointed Sept. 9, 2025
- Pat Daniels — appointed Sept. 20, 2018
- Rebecca Walton — appointed Feb. 25, 2025
- Simon Burtonshaw-Gunn — appointed Jan. 21, 2025
- Susan Brewer — appointed Oct. 8, 2025