Shetland Women’s Aid (SCIO)
- Country
- Scotland
- Charity number
- SC015199
- Status
- Active
- Reporting
- Up to date Last filed Dec. 29, 2025. Filing history
- Registered
- March 2, 1983
- Legal form
- SCIO (Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Address
- Address
- 121A St Olaf Street
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0ES
Contact
- Website
shetlandwa.org
Activities
'It carries out activities or services itself'
'the promotion of equality and diversity','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage'
Shetland Women’s Aid works to end domestic abuse and gender-based violence, protect and advance the rights of women, children, and young people, amplify their voices, and mitigate the impact of abuse on their lives. We deliver a three-stage trauma recovery program for victim-survivors of domestic abuse (DA) and gender-based violence (GBV), offering one-to-one support, group work, refuge accommodation, children’s services, and more. Through prevention education in schools, organisations, and the wider community, we raise awareness and promote a culture of zero tolerance toward violence and abuse. We also provide Independent Domestic Abuse Advocates (IDAAs) for women and children referred to Shetland MARAC, ensuring tailored support and advocacy.
Beneficiaries: 'Children or young people','Other defined groups'
Objectives: 4.1 to advance. and continue to work towards ending domestic abuse and other Gender Based Violence in our community. 4.2 to advance. and protect women, children and young people's rights. 4.3 to promote. and protect the views of women, children and young people who have experienced domestic abuse and other Gender Based Violence. 4.4 to relieve the negative impact domestic abuse and other Gender Based Violence has on women, children and young people's lives.
Geography
- Main operating location
- Shetland Islands
- Geographical spread
- Wider, but within one local authority area
Finances
| Period end | Filed | Income | Expenditure | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | Dec. 29, 2025On time | £623,744 | £638,830 | 12 |
| March 31, 2024 | Dec. 4, 2024On time | £657,449 | £686,003 | 13 |
| March 31, 2023 | Oct. 13, 2023On time | £593,194 | £683,687 | 15 |
| March 31, 2022 | Dec. 5, 2022On time | £561,876 | £526,266 | 15 |
| March 31, 2021 | Oct. 22, 2021On time | £478,119 | £377,797 | 12 |
Due dates are 9 months after the year end, OSCR's deadline, so they don't allow for any extension OSCR has granted.