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Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust

Also known as: Amnesty International UK Charitable Trust

Amnesty InternationalPromotion of Human Rights (including Human Rights education, research and related activities)

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Activities & Mission

Amnesty InternationalPromotion of Human Rights (including Human Rights education, research and related activities)

Grants

Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£12,769,000
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£22,517,000
Latest Expenditure
£23,229,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 68.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 31.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £20,431,000
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,819,000
Investments £267,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £15,934,000
Raising Funds £7,295,000
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £12,769,000
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£22,517,000
£23,229,000£15,934,000£13,154,000£5,100,000173 / 0
2024
£24,142,000
£24,547,000£18,367,000£13,367,000£6,261,000160 / 0
2023
£22,827,000
£23,097,000£17,014,000£13,772,000£6,163,000157 / 40
2022
£24,142,000
£22,624,000£17,588,000£14,042,000£8,300,000157 / 40
2021
£22,307,000
£20,504,000£16,089,000£12,524,000£6,400,000148 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust

What does Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust do?

Amnesty InternationalPromotion of Human Rights (including Human Rights education, research and related activities)

How much income did Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust report in 2025?

Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust reported total income of £22.52m and reported expenditure of £23.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust registered as a charity?

Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 January 1996 as charity number 1051681. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust?

Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust operate?

Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust operates across 8 areas, including Burkina Faso, Greece, Northern Ireland and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1051681.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 January 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1051681
Charity Number
1051681

Trustees

Alexander Malise Ruthven
Caroline Mary Sarah Baker
David Keen
Also governs 1 other charity
Dr Henrietta Frances Blackmore
Duaa Abdulal
George Graham
Helen Horton
IAN MCLEAN ADAMS
Also governs 3 other charities
Keyana Kasujja
Mandeep Rupra
Also governs 1 other charity
Shirah Zirabamuzale Mansaray

Also Known As

  • Amnesty International UK Charitable Trust

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