TOXTETH WOMEN'S CENTRE
We help women from ethnic minorities, particularly those who speak English as a second language. We provide community, support and opportunities through:1) English teaching: free, women-only classes with creche.2) Well-being activities: drama, Zumba, craft, gardening, parties.3) Resources: clothing, baby, kitchen items etc, also food delivery.4) A wide range of one-to-one support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a surplus of £25,154 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income rising to £121,650 from £74,641 the previous year. Total expenditure was £96,496, resulting in an increase in total reserves to £30,309. The trustees state that unrestricted funds totalled £15,175, which is below the policy target of £17,002 required to cover redundancy provision and three months' running costs.
What the accounts disclose
“Charitable activities 2b - 82,755 82,755 42,280” — page 14
“As at the end of the financial year the unrestricted funds totalled £15,175. The charity requires £10,397 for redundancy provision and £6,605 for three months’ running costs, (total £17,002).” — page 10
“F Dobrushi a trustee receives a Salary of £26,231 (2024: £24,681)” — page 26
“F Dobrushi a trustee receives a Salary of £26,231 (2024: £24,681)” — page 26
Trustees
- Catherine Emma Hugheschair
- Felicity Dobrushi
- Kathryn Elizabeth Allsopp
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £122k | £96k |
| 31/08/2024 | £75k | £79k |
| 31/08/2023 | £65k | £75k |
| 31/08/2022 | £49k | £55k |
| 31/08/2021 | £39k | £33k |
Common questions
Is TOXTETH WOMEN'S CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a surplus of £25,154 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income rising to £121,650 from £74,641 the previous year. Total expenditure was £96,496, resulting in an increase in total reserves to £30,309. The trustees state that unrestricted funds totalled £15,175, which is below the policy target of £17,002 required to cover redundancy provision and three months' running costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TOXTETH WOMEN'S CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TOXTETH WOMEN'S CENTRE as a grant recipient include THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST, PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND, THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SOLA TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | FY2025 | £38k | |
| PILKINGTON CHARITIES FUND | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £7k | |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | Merseyside |
| THE SOLA TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Other church ministry |
| MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | |
| THE SOLA TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | Other church ministry |
| THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE HEMBY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE SOLA TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Other church ministry |