detention action
Activities & Mission
Detention Action is a national charity that aims to change the way that migrants are treated by immigration detention policy in the UK. We defend the rights and improve the welfare of people in detention by combining support for individuals with campaigning for policy change. Detention Action was known as London Detainee Support Group until May 2011.
Fundraising
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Region
Financial Information
Latest Income
£700,087
Latest Expenditure
£789,708
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 112.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £699,864
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £223
Other Income £0
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £789,708
Raising Funds £0
Governance £2,280
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £700,087 | £789,708 | £789,708 | £154,390 | £154,390 | 14 / 65 |
| 2023 | £885,144 | £863,568 | £863,568 | £244,011 | £244,011 | 15 / 65 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
PO Box 78310
LONDON
E2 2HA
LONDON
E2 2HA
Website
www.detentionaction.org.ukRegistration Date
7 April 2022
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
5186552
Charity Number
1198554
Trustees
Hans Dibobe Ekonje
Jennine Ann Walker
Katherine Elizabeth Astbury
JOHN FORSTER BROWN
Jacqueline McKenzie
Sarah Elisabeth Wingfield
Linda Lam