AMADUDU WOMEN'S REFUGE
Objective is to work for the promotion of any charitable purposes for the benefit of women and children experiencing domestic violence, by the advancement of education, the protection of health and the relief of poverty, sickness and distress. The Charity provides temporary accommodation and is specialised primarily but not exclusive to needs of Black and Ethnic Minority women and children.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £65,793 for the year ended 31st March 2025, with total income rising to £583,408. However, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £39,488 are below the stated policy target of £132,282 required to cover three months' running costs and redundancy provisions. The trustees plan to increase unrestricted reserves by continuing to recognise smaller donor groups and website contributions.
What the accounts disclose
“Supporting People 286,793 - 286,793” — page 13
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves at a level to cover redundancy provision and three months’ running costs should no further funding be received.” — page 3
“A trustee the Chair has been reimbursed £89 in the year (2024: £79).” — page 15
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Beverley Williamschair
- Kemi Otubu
- MADELAINE HENEGHAN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £583k | £518k |
| 31/03/2024 | £470k | £438k |
| 31/03/2023 | £417k | £435k |
| 31/03/2022 | £294k | £285k |
| 31/03/2021 | £414k | £311k |
Common questions
Is AMADUDU WOMEN'S REFUGE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £65,793 for the year ended 31st March 2025, with total income rising to £583,408. However, the trustees report that unrestricted reserves of £39,488 are below the stated policy target of £132,282 required to cover three months' running costs and redundancy provisions. The trustees plan to increase unrestricted reserves by continuing to recognise smaller donor groups and website contributions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AMADUDU WOMEN'S REFUGE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AMADUDU WOMEN'S REFUGE as a grant recipient include SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIR HARRY PILKINGTON FUND | FY2022 | £8k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 05/06/2020 | £30k | Domestic Abuse Safe Accommodation: COVID-19 Emergency Support Fund |