LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN'S AID REFUGE
We provide refuge space for Latin American women and children in the UK who flee domestic violence. Our Advice and Information Centre provides advocacy and support for women who are not ready yet to leave abusive relationships or might not be eligible to live in the refuge. We recently took on floating support and we are part of the Islington BME Outreach Project.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves amounted to £2,695,864, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover 8-9 months of operational costs. The charity reported a net income surplus of £370,304 for the year, supported by total income of £2,645,933 against expenditure of £2,275,629. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One Employee earned more than £60,000 during the year (2024: 2).” — page 23
“One Employee earned more than £60,000 during the year (2024: 2).” — page 23
“the Board has established a General Fund for unrestricted funds held by the organisation, which can be used as a contingency against emergency or unplanned expenditure and could cover 8-9 months of operational costs.” — page 9
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Susana G Klienchair
- Camila Khan Carvalho de Castro
- Claudia Marcela Pari
- Diana Mora Trimino
- Nandita Rao
- Virginia Lechuga Molina
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.6m | £2.3m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.8m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.8m | £2.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.3m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.7m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN'S AID REFUGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves amounted to £2,695,864, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover 8-9 months of operational costs. The charity reported a net income surplus of £370,304 for the year, supported by total income of £2,645,933 against expenditure of £2,275,629. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Knox Cropper LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN'S AID REFUGE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN'S AID REFUGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN'S AID REFUGE as a grant recipient include The Caring Family Foundation, TRUST FOR LONDON, GOD MY SILENT PARTNER FOUNDATION, The Leathersellers' Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Caring Family Foundation | FY2024 | £250k | Domestic abuse |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | FY2023 | £92k | Funding further progress of the Women Against Homelessness and Abuse (WAHA) project |
| GOD MY SILENT PARTNER FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £35k | |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | FY2023 | £20k | Domestic and Sexual Abuse grant |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | FY2024 | £20k | Charity Main Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greater London Authority (GLA) | 10/03/2023 | £222k | Grant to Latin American Women's Aid Refuge |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/09/2021 | £473k | Women retaking power: support services for BME women survivors of VAWG |
| City Bridge Foundation | 31/01/2019 | £239k | Grant to Latin American Women's Aid Refuge |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/10/2016 | £7k | LAWA's 30th Anniversary - a celebration of women's empowerment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/03/2016 | £750k | WGI Stage 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/11/2015 | £10k | WGI Stage 2 |
| City Bridge Foundation | 18/04/2013 | £97k | Grant to Latin American Women's Aid Refuge |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/02/2010 | £180k | Domestic Violence Advice & Advocacy Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/11/2005 | £143k | Domestic Violence Support |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BROOK TRUST | 2 | £410k |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | 2 | £500 |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £277k |
| THE OLWYN FOUNDATION | 1 | £182k |
| THE SOUTH STREET GREEN ROOM FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| The Barratt Redrow Foundation | 1 | £100k |
| ATKIN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £90k |
| THE STEWARTS LAW FOUNDATION | 1 | £75k |
Charities like this
- AYLESBURY WOMEN'S AID
- BROMLEY AND CROYDON WOMEN'S AID
- BURY ST EDMUNDS WOMEN'S AID CENTRE LIMITED
- LIGHTHOUSE WOMEN'S AID LIMITED
- REFUGE
- INDEPENDENT DOMESTIC ABUSE SERVICES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LATIN AMERICAN WOMEN'S AID REFUGE | £2.6m | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| AYLESBURY WOMEN'S AID | £1.1m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| BROMLEY AND CROYDON WOMEN'S AID | £2.7m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BURY ST EDMUNDS WOMEN'S AID CENTRE LIMITED | £536k | — | 0 | within | — | noted |
| LIGHTHOUSE WOMEN'S AID LIMITED | £720k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| REFUGE | £32.0m | — | — | above | 7.0% | no doubt |