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Amnesty International Charity

Also known as: Amnesty International Charity Limited

promotion of human rights throughout the world, including by: monitoring abuses, assisting the victims of such abuses and eliminating infringements; research into human rights issues and providing technical advice; contributing to the sound administration of human rights law; raising awareness of, and promoting public support for, human rights issues; and international advocacy of human rights.

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Activities & Mission

promotion of human rights throughout the world, including by: monitoring abuses, assisting the victims of such abuses and eliminating infringements; research into human rights issues and providing technical advice; contributing to the sound administration of human rights law; raising awareness of, and promoting public support for, human rights issues; and international advocacy of human rights.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,657,202
Latest Expenditure
£2,053,556

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 36.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 8% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 36% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,573,773
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £83,429

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,053,556
Raising Funds £0
Governance £138,122
Grants to Institutions £1,915,434
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,657,202
£2,053,556£2,053,556£3,954,152£856,1730 / 0
2024
£1,398,704
£2,071,910£2,071,910£350,243£350,2430 / 0
2023
£837,254
£5,754,937£5,754,937£1,022,449£1,022,4490 / 0
2022
£5,907,000
£2,007,000£2,007,000£4,682,000£4,682,0000 / 0
2021
£1,811,000
£2,772,000£2,772,000£782,000£782,0000 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Amnesty International Charity

What does Amnesty International Charity do?

promotion of human rights throughout the world, including by: monitoring abuses, assisting the victims of such abuses and eliminating infringements; research into human rights issues and providing technical advice; contributing to the sound administration of human rights law; raising awareness of, and promoting public support for, human rights issues; and international advocacy of human rights.

How much income did Amnesty International Charity report in 2025?

Amnesty International Charity reported total income of £5.66m and reported expenditure of £2.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Amnesty International Charity?

Amnesty International Charity has a program ratio of 36.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Amnesty International Charity registered as a charity?

Amnesty International Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 April 1986 as charity number 294230. It has been registered for 40 years.

Who runs Amnesty International Charity?

Amnesty International Charity is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Amnesty International Charity operate?

Amnesty International Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Amnesty International Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Amnesty International Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 294230.

Details

Address
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
PETER BENENSON HOUSE
1 EASTON STREET
LONDON
WC1X 0DW
Registration Date
17 April 1986
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
294230
Charity Number
294230

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Trustees

Amanda Ogilvie
Jessica Holifield
Patricia Levi Hicks Whaley
Also governs 1 other charity
Varun Kumar Anand

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Amnesty International Charity Limited

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