Birthrights

Provision of legal information and advice; policy work; campaigning; provision of education and training; empirical research, in each case relating to law surrounding childbirth and human rights. Birthrights will operate in England and Wales but work with organisations in other countries to share learning and experience.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£642,424

Latest Expenditure

£550,128

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 88.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 12.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £467,948

Charitable Activities £172,582

Other Trading £0

Investments £1,894

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £484,162

Raising Funds £65,966

Governance £2,397

Grants to Institutions £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£642,424	£550,128	£484,162	£227,800	£150,858	16 / 0
2024	£311,737	£486,338				0 / 0
2023	£423,191	£382,564				0 / 0
2022	£350,613	£342,450				0 / 0
2021	£361,703	£193,951				0 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birthrights

What does Birthrights do?

How much income did Birthrights report in 2025?

Birthrights reported total income of £642k and reported expenditure of £550k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Birthrights registered as a charity?

Birthrights was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 March 2013 as charity number 1151152. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Birthrights?

Birthrights is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sonia Adesara. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Birthrights operate?

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

Is Birthrights a registered charity?

Yes — Birthrights is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1151152.