Charity Details

Ross-Shire Women's Aid

SC008514Registered charity from 06 November 1980

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Charity Information:

Address The Square
George Street
Dingwall
Ross-Shire

Postcode IV5 9SA

Website www.rosswa.co.uk

Regulatory Type Standard

Link to Companies House https://beta.companieshouse.gov.uk/

Object:

The Organisation's objects are: 3.1 To support women in need by reason of having been abused (mentally, physically, sexually, psychologically or financially) in the home or by a person with whom the women is or has been in a relationship and to support children and young people who have been affected by domestic abuse, by: a) Providing temporary refuge for women and their children and b) Offering support, information and help to women, children and young people whether or not they are refuge residents c) Offering support and information to any women and children who have left refuge. 3.2 To promote equality for, and the participation of women, children and young people in society to enable them to determine their own futures and make their voices heard. 3.3 To advance education by: a) Providing opportunities to meet the developmental and emotional needs of children and young people with experience of domestic abuse, and women using the facilities and services provided b) By informing and raising awareness in the community and its representatives, including the media, the police, the judicial system, the social services and other authorities, with respect to the abuse of women and its prevention and their obligations in acting to ensure its prevention (taking account of the fact that abuse (mental, physical, sexual and financial) is as a result of the position of women in society); c) By encouraging research into the causes, prevention and relief of abuse and the effects thereof on women, children and young people; and d) By encouraging any training that furthers the objects

Operations:

What the charity is set up to do and how it does this:

Ross-Shire Women’s Aid exists to support women and children who have experienced domestic abuse in any form, including physical, emotional, sexual, financial, or psychological harm. We provide a safe, non-judgemental environment where women can begin to rebuild their lives. Our support includes offering temporary refuge accommodation, one-to-one support tailored to individual needs, and group work that encourages peer connection and shared understanding. We also deliver our 12-week “Own My Life” programme, which empowers women with knowledge and tools to move forward. This course covers key topics such as the cycle of abuse, trauma, safety planning (including online safety), understanding risk, and rebuilding confidence and independence. Through these services, we aim to promote safety, recovery, and long-term wellbeing.

Charity Status: Active

Constitutional Form: Company (the charity is registered with Companies House)

Constitutional Form Date: 06 Nov 1980

Main Operating Location: Highland

Number of Staff: 10

Number of Volunteers: 0

Purposes: "the prevention or relief of poverty", "the advancement of education", "the advancement of health", "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", "any other purpose that may reasonably be regarded as analogous to any of the preceding purposes"

Beneficiaries: "Children or young people", "Other defined groups"

Types Of Activity Undertaken: "It carries out activities or services itself"

Annual Submissions:

Year End	Income	Expenditure	Annual Return Received	Accounts Received	Latest Annual Reports and Accounts
31 Mar 2022	£582,026	£583,556	28 Dec 2022	Yes
31 Mar 2023	£551,537	£579,380	25 Mar 2024	Yes
31 Mar 2024	£571,975	£641,749	23 Dec 2024	Yes
31 Mar 2025	£490,802	£499,124	30 Mar 2026	Yes	Download
31 Mar 2026			No	Annual Information due by 31 Dec 2026
If an annual return has been received on time (within nine months of the Year End Date), the 'Annual Return Received' box is green . If an annual return is late, the box is red .

Income and Expenditure:

Charity Trustees:

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