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Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch)

Also known as: Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch

To work for the advancement of parliamentary democracy throughout the Commonwealth.

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Activities & Mission

To work for the advancement of parliamentary democracy throughout the Commonwealth.

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 54 areas of operation

Local Authority

City Of Westminster

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,184,622
Latest Expenditure
£3,131,635

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 71% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 143). How is this calculated?

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

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

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 72% of UK Society 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 £2,299,232
Charitable Activities £873,790
Other Trading £0
Investments £11,600
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,131,635
Raising Funds £0
Governance £24,291
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,184,622
£3,131,635£3,131,635£693,230£693,23032 / 33
2024
£2,907,157
£2,985,619£2,985,619£571,751£571,75131 / 67
2023
£2,598,094
£2,616,920£2,616,920£650,213£650,21333 / 0
2022
£2,505,773
£2,403,568£2,403,568£669,039£669,03933 / 0
2021
£1,496,344
£1,479,435£1,479,435£566,834£566,83429 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch)

What does Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch) do?

To work for the advancement of parliamentary democracy throughout the Commonwealth.

How much income did Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch) report in 2025?

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch) reported total income of £3.18m and reported expenditure of £3.13m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch)?

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch) has a program ratio of 98.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 71% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 143 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch) registered as a charity?

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 2002 as charity number 1095118. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch)?

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch) is governed by a board of 20 trustees. The chair of trustees is Kate Osamor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch) operate?

Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch) operates across 54 areas, including Antigua And Barbuda, Australia, Bangladesh and 51 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch) a registered charity?

Yes — Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (united Kingdom Branch) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1095118.

Details

Address
WESTMINSTER HALL
HOUSES OF PARLIAMENT
LONDON
SW1A 0AA
Registration Date
19 December 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3996566
Charity Number
1095118

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Trustees

Kate Osamor Chair
Adam Jogee
Bambos Charalambous
Baroness Ann Taylor
Baroness Elizabeth Sugg
Carolyn Harris
David Mundell MP
Dawn Butler
Gagan Mohindra
Harriett Baldwin MP
Kevin Bonavia
Layla Moran MP
LORD NAVNIT DHOLAKIA
Lord Syed Kamall
Meg Hillier
Paulette Hamilton
Robin Swann
Rt Hon Baroness D'Souza
Also governs 2 other charities
RT HON LORD FOULKES OF CUMNOCK
Sarah Dickson OBE

Sectors & Classifications

Society

Also Known As

  • Commonwealth Parliamentary Association UK Branch

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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