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Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services

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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
86/100 · methodology

About Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services

Provides confidential and free support to women and men who have or are experiencing domestic abuse

Founded
Headquarters
Tonbridge
Foundation type
Charitable Company
Size
small

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 81%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 86
Peer average: 86

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for Charity Commission removal, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every £1 goes

· FY2025 · Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025)
£0.99
Program£0.99
Fundraising£0.01
100% to programs beats the peer average (81%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 85% of the 2,406 human services charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
  • Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 3,065 human services charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

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Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services is a registered human services nonprofit based in Tonbridge, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its registration number is 1143001. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £575K in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services's registered charity number is 1143001. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.

Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 86 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services is located in Tonbridge, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.

Based on official tax filings, Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services has £575K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for human services charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £249K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has £575K in annual revenue. The organization has 8 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales and overseen by the Charity Commission. It reports that 100% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Provides confidential and free support to women and men who have or are experiencing domestic abuse Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services is classified as a human services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2011.

Among human services charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. Its annual revenue of £575K is well above the peer average of £249K.

Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability. Its Charity Commission registration number is 1143001.

You can verify Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services in several ways. First, search the Charity Commission Register at https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/ - every charity registered in England and Wales appears here with its registration number, trustees, governing document, and filed accounts. Because this is a charitable company, you can also check its filings on Companies House (https://find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk/). Second, check whether the charity's annual return and accounts are up to date - the Commission flags charities with overdue filings. Third, look for the Fundraising Regulator badge on the charity's website, which signals voluntary compliance with the Code of Fundraising Practice.

Contact Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services directly for current donation methods. UK charities typically accept online card payments, direct debit, and bank transfer. Many also use platforms such as JustGiving or Charities Aid Foundation (CAF). If you are a UK taxpayer, make sure to tick the Gift Aid box: it lets the charity reclaim 25p from HMRC for every pound you give at no extra cost to you. Higher-rate taxpayers can claim back the difference between basic-rate and their marginal rate through Self Assessment. Payroll Giving (Give As You Earn) lets you donate pre-tax through your employer.

Donations to Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services are eligible for Gift Aid if you are a UK income-tax or capital-gains-tax payer. Gift Aid adds 25% to your donation at no cost to you (the charity reclaims basic-rate tax from HMRC). Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim back the difference through Self Assessment or by adjusting their PAYE tax code. Gifts of shares, property, or land to charity are free of Capital Gains Tax and can be deducted from your income for Income Tax purposes. Legacy gifts (in your will) reduce the value of your estate for Inheritance Tax and can lower the IHT rate from 40% to 36% if you leave at least 10% to charity.

Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services is based in Tonbridge. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.

Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services was first registered in 2011, making it approximately 15 years old. UK charities must file an annual return with the Charity Commission to remain on the register. A long registration history generally indicates sustained operations and continuous regulatory compliance.

Annual revenue
£100K-£1M
100% to programs
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. DOMESTIC ABUSE VOLUNTEER SUPPORT SERVICES is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

From FY2025 filing

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Archdeacon S••••• L••••• C••••••••
Trustee

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

3 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

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Form filed
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Cause areas in United Kingdom

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Education 87,646
Health 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
Human Services this charity 3,060
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Most common causes in United Kingdom

Causes charities work on most.

Education 54,780
Arts & Culture 17,729
Disability 17,106
Religion 16,671
Health 15,045
Poverty 14,062
Community Development 11,486
Cultural Heritage 8,526

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 8 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 8
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 8 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2011
Not available · 3
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Mission statement
    No self-published statement of purpose
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services

What is Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services?
Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services is a human services charitable company based in Tonbridge, United Kingdom. Provides confidential and free support to women and men who have or are experiencing domestic abuse
When was Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services founded?
Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services was founded in 2011.
Where is Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services located?
Headquartered in Tonbridge, United Kingdom.
What is Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £100K-£1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services trustworthy?
Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services's registration number?
Registration: 1143001 (United Kingdom).
What is Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services's website?
https://www.davss.org.uk
Are donations to Domestic Abuse Volunteer Support Services tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.