Women In Need (WIN)

What Women In Need (WIN) does

Women In Need (WIN) is a UK-registered charity headquartered in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, that delivers healthcare and social services to underprivileged women in Nagpur, India. Its program portfolio spans breast and cervical cancer screening in partnership with Government Medical College and Hospital (GMCH), HIV/AIDS support, mental health services, leprosy care, women's shelters (including a facility for abandoned women established in 2016), mobile medical units, an ambulance service launched in 2011, and education support. Operations in India are delivered through a long-standing partnership with local organization START, with the charity's origins tracing to early-1990s work at the Dattapur leprosy colony before formal incorporation around 2003.

The organization's business model is donor-funded rather than revenue-generating. Income is sourced from individual donations, corporate partnerships, payroll giving, sponsored events, and recurring sponsorship packages priced between £7 and £150 per month (covering children, women in shelter, and education). There are 19 employees and no disclosed financial statements. Founder Leah Pattison, awarded an MBE in 2019, continues to lead the organization, with several staff serving 15+ years. A 2021 partnership with GCC extended programming into COVID-19 emergency food relief, signaling opportunistic responsiveness to crisis funding channels.

From a strategic standpoint, WIN functions as a small, mature, mission-driven nonprofit with deep local roots in Nagpur and a stable UK fundraising base. There is no evidence of technology platforms, AI, or data-driven service delivery; operational scale is constrained by staffing and donor inflows rather than digital leverage. Growth to date has been incremental, expressed through service-line additions within the existing geography rather than new market entry, and revenue visibility is limited by the absence of disclosed financials.

Name

Women In Need (WIN)

Legal name

Women In Need

Website

https://women-in-need.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

WIN is a UK-registered charity operating in Nagpur, India, that provides healthcare, shelter, and social services—including cancer screening, HIV/AIDS support, mental health, and leprosy care—to underprivileged women, funded by individual donors, corporate partners, and sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Humanitarian and Social Welfare Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services (6242), Temporary Shelters (624221), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Health Services (8000), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Gender Equality & Women’s Empowerment (BPAGABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Gender Equality & Women’s Rights Advocacy (BPAGAFAD), Rare Disease & Special Needs Support Organizations (BPAGACAM), Protection Services (GBV, Child Protection, Legal Aid) (BPADADAH), Emergency Shelter, Camp Management & Non-Food Items (NFI) (BPAGAAAC)

Keywords

• Women's health services
• Leprosy treatment
• HIV/AIDS support
• Community healthcare
• Charitable social services

Headquarters

HQ city

Bishop Auckland, Co. Durham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Individual Donations: Regular monthly donations and one-time contributions from individual supporters, processed through JustGiving, PayPal, and direct bank transfers. Donors can sign up for regular giving through PayPal Giving Fund.
2. Corporate Partnerships: Corporate donations and sponsorship arrangements with businesses seeking to support women's welfare in India.
3. Payroll Giving: UK employees can make regular tax-free donations direct from their paycheck through employer payroll giving schemes.
4. Event Fundraising: Community fundraising events, marathon runs, and other activities organized by supporters to raise funds.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Women In Need (WIN) is a UK-registered charity that delivers free healthcare, shelter, and social support services to underprivileged women and children in Nagpur, India. Services span cancer screening, HIV/AIDS treatment, mental health support, leprosy ulcer management, residential shelter for abandoned women, mobile medical units, youth education support, and emergency food distribution, all funded through donations.

Product overview

Women In Need (WIN) is a charitable organization operating as a unified set of social service programs, not a technology platform. The organization provides an integrated portfolio of healthcare and social services targeting underprivileged women and children in India, with primary operations in Nagpur. Core services include the iBreast Exam Program for cancer screening, mobile medical units for primary healthcare, shelter for abandoned women, leprosy ulcer management, mental health support, HIV/AIDS assistance, youth education support, and emergency food programs. These services are delivered through field workers, medical officers, social workers, and volunteer specialists, with no modular software product architecture.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• iBreast Exam Program (IBE) Breast cancer screening program that brings early detection services to underserved communities in Nagpur using portable examination equipment, delivered in partnership with Government Medical College Hospital.
• Mobile Medical Unit Mobile healthcare unit that travels into slums providing primary healthcare consultations and basic medical treatment to up to 50 women per visit.
• Shelter for Abandoned Women Residential shelter at Dattapur, Wardha providing accommodation, food, clothing, and rehabilitation support for destitute and abandoned women, including those with mental illness, leprosy, and HIV.
• Community Health Programs Free health check-ups, eye examinations, and medical screenings delivered in underserved communities, often in partnership with Government Medical College Hospital and volunteer specialists.
• Leprosy Ulcer Management Home-based ulcer management service providing wound care, protective footwear, and specialized nutrition for leprosy patients with nerve damage.
• Mental Health Support Services Community-based mental health treatment including daily visits, meal delivery, medication management, counselling, and rehabilitation for women abandoned due to mental illness.
• HIV/AIDS Support Program Comprehensive support for HIV-positive women including antiretroviral medication, nutrition assistance, counselling, and transport to treatment centers.
• Youth Education Support Financial assistance for academic and vocational training covering school fees, books, uniforms, and tuition for children of supported women and those from challenging backgrounds.
• Emergency Food Program Emergency food distribution during crises such as COVID-19 lockdowns, providing essential supplies to the poorest communities in Nagpur.

Quantifiable outcome

• Rehabilitated hundreds of women over 20+ years
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• STARTcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWIN's Indian registered partner organization. WIN's staff perform outstanding work assisting vulnerable women and girls six days a week. START serves as the local implementation partner for WIN's programs in Nagpur.
• Government Medical College Hospital (GMCH), NagpurmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMedical partnership for breast cancer screening and awareness programs. GMCH medical teams collaborate with WIN to provide free breast cancer screening to women in underserved communities.
• Goals for Girls (G4G)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerUS-based organization using soccer to teach young women life skills. G4G visits WIN's shelter annually to share New Year celebrations and learn about issues faced by Indian women.
• Slum Soccer (SS), NagpurminorGTM or Marketing PartnerNagpur-based organization that partnered with Goals for Girls to visit WIN's shelter, providing entertainment and cultural exchange with residents.
• Dhrushti Eye Hospital, NagpurminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVolunteer ophthalmologists from Dhrushti Eye Hospital provide free eye checks and reading spectacles during WIN's community events.
• Department of Social Justice and Special AssistanceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment department whose program coordinators Mrs Manjusha Madke and Prathna Dive provide advice on government schemes related to disability welfare, education, training, economic upliftment, and employment.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Broad incumbents

• Oxfam India: India arm of Oxfam focused on gender justice, economic inequality, and women's rights advocacy. Comparable to WIN's gender equality focus and UK-headquartered parent, though operating at national scale across multiple programmes.
• ActionAid UK: UK-headquartered international charity running women's rights, HIV/AIDS, and anti-violence programmes in India. Comparable to WIN in UK-India structure, fundraising base, and women's welfare mission, though operating at much larger scale globally.
• World Vision India: Large international child and family welfare NGO with extensive India operations including health, education, and protection services. Comparable to WIN's youth education support and family welfare programming, though at far greater scale.
• CARE India: Large international humanitarian organisation with deep India operations focused on women's empowerment, health (including HIV/AIDS), and poverty alleviation. Directly comparable to WIN in mission and beneficiary base, but operates at significantly greater scale and across many Indian states.

Direct peers

• Self-Employed Women's Association (SEWA): Indian women's empowerment organisation supporting poor self-employed women workers. Directly comparable to WIN's focus on women facing intersecting vulnerabilities, though SEWA emphasises economic/livelihood empowerment whereas WIN emphasises health and shelter.
• LEPRA Society: India-focused NGO dedicated to leprosy elimination, treatment, and rehabilitation with community health programmes. Directly comparable to WIN's leprosy ulcer management, protective footwear, and long-term patient care services.
• Smile Foundation: Indian NGO delivering healthcare, education, and livelihood programmes for underprivileged women and children. Closely comparable to WIN in service mix (health camps, shelter, education support) and beneficiary targeting, though operating nationally rather than in a single city.
• Swayam Shikshan Prayog (SSP): Indian women's empowerment NGO focused on women's health, economic empowerment, and community resilience in low-income communities. Comparable to WIN in addressing the intersection of poverty and women's health in Maharashtra.

Regional players

• CREA (Creating Resources for Empowerment in Action): India and South Asia-based feminist organisation working on women's rights, gender equality, and protection from violence. Comparable to WIN's support for victims of crimes against women and gender-based advocacy.

Emerging players

• Sahara Trust / Sahara for Life: India-based organisations focused on supporting vulnerable women, including survivors of violence and HIV. Comparable niche to WIN's gender-based violence and HIV support programmes in Nagpur region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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