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Consumers International

As the global campaigning voice for consumers, we are building a powerful international consumer movement to help protect and empower consumers everywhere. We promote the voluntary sector for the public benefit by supporting and promoting consumer rights and work on key issues such as consumer education, consumer policies, climate change and promoting proper regulation of products and services.

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Activities & Mission

As the global campaigning voice for consumers, we are building a powerful international consumer movement to help protect and empower consumers everywhere. We promote the voluntary sector for the public benefit by supporting and promoting consumer rights and work on key issues such as consumer education, consumer policies, climate change and promoting proper regulation of products and services.

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

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,722,866
Latest Expenditure
£2,411,103

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 34% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% 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 £0
Charitable Activities £2,218,906
Other Trading £473,060
Investments £30,900
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,324,608
Raising Funds £86,495
Governance £36,940
Grants to Institutions £257,801
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£2,722,866
£2,411,103£2,324,608£1,825,455£1,706,74419 / 0
2023
£2,251,387
£2,678,793£2,474,900£1,513,692£1,471,75324 / 0
2022
£2,359,686
£1,725,330£1,503,136£1,941,098£1,692,74920 / 0
2021
£1,760,154
£1,298,160£1,109,798£1,300,585£1,196,96716 / 0
2020
£1,736,053
£1,726,972£1,587,897£844,748£839,52919 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Consumers International

What does Consumers International do?

As the global campaigning voice for consumers, we are building a powerful international consumer movement to help protect and empower consumers everywhere. We promote the voluntary sector for the public benefit by supporting and promoting consumer rights and work on key issues such as consumer education, consumer policies, climate change and promoting proper regulation of products and services.

How much income did Consumers International report in 2024?

Consumers International reported total income of £2.72m and reported expenditure of £2.41m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Consumers International?

Consumers International has a program ratio of 85.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Consumers International registered as a charity?

Consumers International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 January 2008 as charity number 1122155. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Consumers International?

Consumers International is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Consumers International operate?

Consumers International operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Consumers International a registered charity?

Yes — Consumers International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122155.

Details

Address
70 White Lion Street
LONDON
N1 9PP
Registration Date
2 January 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4012294
Charity Number
1122155

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Trustees

Anindita Mehta
MARIMUTHU NADASON
Philip Radford
Rocio Concha
Rosemary Shumireyi Chikarakara Mpofu
Sandra Molenaar

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