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Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited

Midlothian, Scotland Reg: SC028191 (Charity Commission) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
53/100 · methodology

About Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited

Women's Aid East and Midlothian provides specialist information, support, advocacy and temporary refuge accommodation to women, children and young people who have been subjected to domestic abuse 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The Company has been formed to benefit the community of women, trans-women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse in the areas of Midlothian and East Lothian. The company's objects are: a) The relief of those in need by providing safe accommodation to women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse b) To advance the human rights of women and …

Founded
Headquarters
Midlothian, Scotland
Foundation type
Charitable Company

Verified certifications

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Good Fundraising Guarantee since 2026

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United Kingdom
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 96%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 53
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.

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited with a substantially complete profile, sourced from OSCR.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 24,233 health 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 53 is below most of the 28,401 health charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks. GiveRadar bases this on limited verified information so far, with little on record for its governance. Explore United Kingdom data
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • leadership details (present for 82% of comparable organizations)
  • third-party accreditation
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited is a registered health nonprofit based in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its registration number is SC028191. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 53/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue.

Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited's official registration number is SC028191, as recorded in the national registry of United Kingdom.

Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53/100. 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 53 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.

Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited is located in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.

Based on official tax filings, Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 96% for health charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited is classified as a Health organization, registered in United Kingdom. It operates as a Charitable Company. It has £1M in annual revenue.

According to GiveRadar's records, Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited 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 96%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

Women's Aid East and Midlothian provides specialist information, support, advocacy and temporary refuge accommodation to women, children and young people who have been subjected to domestic abuse 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The Company has been formed to benefit the community of women, trans-women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse in the areas of Midlothian and East Lothian. The company's objects are: a) The relief of those in need by providing safe accommodation to women, children and young people with experience of domestic... Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited is classified as a health organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1998.

Among health charities registered in United Kingdom: It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 96%. Its annual revenue of £1M is comparable to the peer average of £1M.

Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited 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 SC028191.

You can verify Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited 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.

You can donate to Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited directly through its donation page (https://donate.justgiving.com/charity/womensaideml/). 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 Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited 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.

Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited is based in Midlothian 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.

Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited was first registered in 1998, making it approximately 28 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
£1M-£10M
100% to programs
Source: oscr (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from oscr (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

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
27
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Latest news

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Activity timeline

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Form filed
£1.4M revenue
FY2025
OSCR
Form filed
£1.3M revenue
FY2024
OSCR
Form filed
£1.3M revenue
FY2023
OSCR
Form filed
£1.2M revenue
FY2022
OSCR
Form filed
£1.1M revenue
FY2021
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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 this charity 28,382
Religion 22,146
Arts & Culture 21,802
Community Development 10,738
Environment 5,683
Social Services 4,899
Youth Development 4,637
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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.

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 17, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 17, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

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

On record · 7
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • 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 · 1998
Not available · 4
  • Named leadership
    Board and officer list not yet indexed
  • 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 Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited

What is Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited?
Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited is a health charitable company based in Midlothian, United Kingdom. Women's Aid East and Midlothian provides specialist information, support, advocacy and temporary refuge accommodation to women, children and young people who have been subjected to domestic abuse 'the advancement of citizenship or community development','the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation','the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage' The Company has been formed to benefit the community of women, trans-women, children and young people experiencing domestic abuse in the areas of Midlothian and East Lothian. The company's objects are: a) The relief of those in need by providing safe accommodation to women, children and young people with experience of domestic abuse b) To advance the human rights of women and children and promoting, protecting and safeguarding women's equality by actively campaigning to end violence against women c) To generate personal, social and community awareness on domestic abuse in order to create responses that protect the rights of all citizens
When was Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited founded?
Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited was founded in 1998.
Where is Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited located?
Headquartered in Midlothian, Scotland, United Kingdom.
What is Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £1M-£10M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited trustworthy?
Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 53 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 Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited's registration number?
Registration: SC028191 (United Kingdom).
What is Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited's website?
https://www.womensaideml.org
Are donations to Women's Aid East and Midlothian Limited 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.