--- title: "Preston Domestic Violence Services — check charity number 1061953 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Preston Domestic Violence Services a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 1061953. Education/training charity based in Portway. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/preston-domestic-violence-services retrieved: 2026-08-24T22:20:13.486Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Preston Domestic Violence Services is a registered charity (number 1061953) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; accommodation/housing; other charitable purposes. Its latest reported income was £136,189 (year ending 2025-03-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Preston Domestic Violence Services? Registered charity number 1061953 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location Portway Latest income (year ending 2025-03-31) £136,189 Website [www.pdvs.org.uk](http://www.pdvs.org.uk/) ## What does Preston Domestic Violence Services do? THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDING WOMEN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING OR HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / SEXUAL VIOLENCE WITH A RANGE OF QUALITY SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEM AND THEIR CHILDREN. THIS WILL ENABLE THEM TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR FUTURE. SUPPORT IS ALSO PROVIDED TO MALE VICTIMS. THE ORGANISATION ALSO CAMPAIGNS AND RAISES AWARENESS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / SEXUAL VIOLENCE. ## What causes is Preston Domestic Violence Services registered for? Education/trainingAccommodation/housingOther Charitable Purposes ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Preston Domestic Violence Services yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Preston Domestic Violence Services is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=preston-domestic-violence-services&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.pdvs.org.uk/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Preston Domestic Violence Services a legitimate charity? Yes. Preston Domestic Violence Services is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 1061953) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Preston Domestic Violence Services's charity number? Preston Domestic Violence Services's charity number is 1061953. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 1061953? Search 1061953 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Preston Domestic Violence Services do? THE PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES ARE PROVIDING WOMEN WHO ARE EXPERIENCING OR HAVE EXPERIENCED DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / SEXUAL VIOLENCE WITH A RANGE OF QUALITY SERVICES TO SUPPORT THEM AND THEIR CHILDREN. THIS WILL ENABLE THEM TO MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT THEIR FUTURE. SUPPORT IS ALSO PROVIDED TO MALE VICTIMS. THE ORGANISATION ALSO CAMPAIGNS AND RAISES AWARENESS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE / SEXUAL VIOLENCE. Does Preston Domestic Violence Services have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Preston Domestic Violence Services. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Preston Domestic Violence Services? Preston Domestic Violence Services's website is http://www.pdvs.org.uk — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/1061953).