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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

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.

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
£642,424
Latest Expenditure
£550,128

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 75.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 34% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 22% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 12.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 20% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£642,424
£550,128£484,162£227,800£150,85816 / 0
2024
£311,737
£486,3380 / 0
2023
£423,191
£382,5640 / 0
2022
£350,613
£342,4500 / 0
2021
£361,703
£193,9510 / 10

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Birthrights

What does Birthrights do?

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.

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.

How efficient is Birthrights?

Birthrights has a program ratio of 75.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 7 trustees. 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.

Details

Address
BIRTHRIGHTS
Union House
111 New Union Street
COVENTRY
CV1 2NT
Registration Date
8 March 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5033625
Charity Number
1151152

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Trustees

Amelia Christie
Dr Annabel Sowemimo
Dr Ria May Clarke
Elise Denis-Ramirez
Naomi Allen
Roisin Mulroney
Tatheer Fatima

Sectors & Classifications

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