R.I.S.E. (REFUGE, INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION)
Registered charity 1065846 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as R.I.S.E., THE WOMEN'S REFUGE PROJECT, BRIGHTON & SOUTH DOWNS AREA
Provision of services to Women, Children and Young People and LGBTQI people who are affected by Domestic Violence to include advice, emotional and therapeutic support and residential services. Education and training provision for awareness and prevention of domestic abuse.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £192k for the year ended 31 March 2025, funded from existing reserves. The trustees note that while funding sources are insecure, cost initiatives have enabled the charity to run on a breakeven basis, and they maintain £154k in free reserves to support any future deficits.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Largest income source: none
“Restricted income from local authorities is the principal funding source for the charity.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Reserves policy: sufficient to ensure the long-term financial stability of the charity (held: £275k)
“In accordance with the advice of the Charity Commissioners for England and Wales, we aim to hold unrestricted reserves at levels sufficient to ensure the long-term financial stability of the charity.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Property (HM Land Registry)
1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£78k
Reported reserves equal ~2.9 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (76% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 8.6% of total income — above the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
- Dani Ahrens
- Emma Pattison
- Matilda Gosling
- Rebecca Vaughan
- Tess Craven
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: East Sussex · West Sussex
Income and spending
Common questions
Is R.I.S.E. (REFUGE, INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £192k for the year ended 31 March 2025, funded from existing reserves. The trustees note that while funding sources are insecure, cost initiatives have enabled the charity to run on a breakeven basis, and they maintain £154k in free reserves to support any future deficits. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds R.I.S.E. (REFUGE, INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name R.I.S.E. (REFUGE, INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND EDUCATION) as a grant recipient include ROSA FUND.
Known funders
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