Wigtownshire Women's Aid
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Wigtownshire Women's Aid is a registered charity whose mission is to support women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse living in Wigtownshire, whilst working towards a society free from domestic abuse and gender inequality. Our vision is to rid Wigtownshire of domestic abuse and wee women, children and young people enjoy all of their human rights where everyone has equal opportunity to be safe and live their life to the full. We work alongside women from a time of crisis and walk each step of the way with them until they feel strong enough to live independently of us. We provide temporary refuge accommodation in Stranraer and Newton Stewart. Our outreach service provides practical and emotional support to women …
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Frequently asked questions about Wigtownshire Women's Aid
Wigtownshire Women's Aid is a registered social services nonprofit based in Stranraer, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1988 and has been operating for 38 years. Its registration number is SC006427. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 48/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £669K in annual revenue.
Based on official filings, Wigtownshire Women's Aid has £669K in annual revenue. It allocates 91% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 90% for social services charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is below the peer average of £2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Wigtownshire Women's Aid is a registered charity whose mission is to support women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse living in Wigtownshire, whilst working towards a society free from domestic abuse and gender inequality. Our vision is to rid Wigtownshire of domestic abuse and wee women, children and young people enjoy all of their human rights where everyone has equal opportunity to be safe and live their life to the full. We work alongside women from a time of crisis and walk each step of the way with them until they feel strong enough to live independently of us. We provide temporary refuge accommodation in Stranraer and Newton Stewart... Wigtownshire Women's Aid is classified as a social services organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1988.
Wigtownshire Women's Aid 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 SC006427.
Wigtownshire Women's Aid's official registration number is SC006427, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.
Wigtownshire Women's Aid is located in Stranraer, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1988 and has been active for 38 years.
Wigtownshire Women's Aid is based in Stranraer in Scotland. 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.
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Quick facts about Wigtownshire Women's Aid
- What is Wigtownshire Women's Aid?
- Wigtownshire Women's Aid is a social services charitable company based in Stranraer, United Kingdom. Wigtownshire Women's Aid is a registered charity whose mission is to support women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse living in Wigtownshire, whilst working towards a society free from domestic abuse and gender inequality. Our vision is to rid Wigtownshire of domestic abuse and wee women, children and young people enjoy all of their human rights where everyone has equal opportunity to be safe and live their life to the full. We work alongside women from a time of crisis and walk each step of the way with them until they feel strong enough to live independently of us. We provide temporary refuge accommodation in Stranraer and Newton Stewart. Our outreach service provides practical and emotional support to women living in in the community. Our children and young people's service provides support for children. Our prevention and awareness service provides training and education on domestic abuse and healthy relationships. 'the prevention or relief of poverty','the advancement of education','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' 2.1 To provide temporary refuge for women and children (if any) who have experienced abuse (mental, physical or sexual) in their home or within a relationship. 2.2 To offer support, information and help to any women, child or young person who asks for such help. 2.3 To encourage women to determine their own futures. 2.4 To provide the opportunities for the education and emotional needs of the children to be met, particularly those resident in refuges. 2.5 To encourage statutory authorities and other agencies to recognize their obligations, legal and otherwise, towards abused women and their children (if any) and to act accordingly towards the prevention of abuse and relief of suffering. 2.6 Mindful of the fact that abuse is the result of the position of women in society, to promote education and to inform the community and their representatives with respect to the abuse of women and its prevention. 2.7 To encourage research into the causes, the prevention and relief of such suffering and abuse. 2.8 To encourage such training both for ourselves and others as will best meet the objectives of Wigtownshire Women's Aid. 2.9 To do all other things as will properly attain the above purposes.
- When was Wigtownshire Women's Aid founded?
- Wigtownshire Women's Aid was founded in 1988.
- Where is Wigtownshire Women's Aid located?
- Headquartered in Stranraer, Scotland, United Kingdom.
- What is Wigtownshire Women's Aid's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £669,168. 91% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Wigtownshire Women's Aid trustworthy?
- Wigtownshire Women's Aid has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 48 out of 100 (Partial 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 Wigtownshire Women's Aid's registration number?
- Registration: SC006427 (United Kingdom).
- What is Wigtownshire Women's Aid's website?
- https://wigwa.org.uk
- Are donations to Wigtownshire Women's Aid 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.