CHESHIRE WITHOUT ABUSE
Giving Refuge and Support to families fleeing Domestic Abuse
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £713,664, which the trustees confirm remains within their target range based on the charity's risk register. Although the charity faced a material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue operations due to a significant funding withdrawal, it raised £471,000 through an emergency appeal, allowing the trustees to conclude that the going concern basis remains appropriate.
What the accounts disclose
“The highest salary in the organisation is that of the Chief Executive which at the end of 2024-25 is £67,185” — page 11
“Unrestricted reserves are also held as a buffer to enable the charity to (a) withstand any short-term cash flow and working capital shortfalls; (b) mitigate against the financial impact of risks identified and monitored in the Risk Register, and (c) to cover any unforeseen expenditure.”
“Based on these actions and demonstrated community support, the Trustees conclude that the going concern basis remains appropriate for preparing these financial statements, while acknowledging the ongoing need for careful financial management and diversified funding development.” — page 7
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "within" (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 08508288
Company officers (Companies House)
- EISENBARTH, Sina on trustee list
- HASKEY, Jennifer Anne on trustee list
- SHARMA, Yogita on trustee list
- TOTHILL, Sophie Marie on trustee list
- BARLOW, Charlotte, Dr on trustee list
- BLAIR, Sarah on trustee list
- ASTON, Gemma Claire on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (08/03/2017)
- Received assets from another charity (17/02/2016)
Trustees
- Dr Charlotte Barlow
- Gemma Aston
- Jennifer Anne Haskey
- Sarah Blair
- Sina Eisenbarth
- Sophie Marie Tothill
- Yogita Sharma
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.3m | £2.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.4m | £2.7m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.3m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.2m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.4m | £1.7m |
Common questions
Is CHESHIRE WITHOUT ABUSE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased to £713,664, which the trustees confirm remains within their target range based on the charity's risk register. Although the charity faced a material uncertainty regarding its ability to continue operations due to a significant funding withdrawal, it raised £471,000 through an emergency appeal, allowing the trustees to conclude that the going concern basis remains appropriate. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by DJH Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of CHESHIRE WITHOUT ABUSE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £67,185 band.
Who funds CHESHIRE WITHOUT ABUSE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHESHIRE WITHOUT ABUSE as a grant recipient include THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION, AQUILA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, CRH CHARITABLE TRUST, CONGLETON INCLOSURE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £3.6m | DCMS Fund Grants >£50k |
| AQUILA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £50k | |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | Support for families in Cheshire affected by domestic abuse |
| CONGLETON INCLOSURE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| CONGLETON INCLOSURE TRUST | FY2024 | £900 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/05/2023 | £500k | Lighthouse |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/01/2020 | £10k | Macclesfield Peer Support Lounge |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £85k | Cheshire without Abuse |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/02/2019 | £100k | Community Action Team - Peer Support Lounge |
| UK government | 01/01/2019 | £63k | Community Investment Fund |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £85k | Cheshire Without Abuse |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/05/2016 | £10k | Resource booklets in support of domestic abuse victims and perpetrator |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/07/2014 | £4k | Wellbeing Group |