disasters emergency committee
The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies. Disasters Emergency Committee is a registered charity whose purpose is overseas aid or famine relief. It delivers its work by acting as an umbrella or resource body. The charity is based in London and operates in Camden.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
Activities & Mission
DEC brings together 15 of the UK's leading humanitarian agencies. At times of major humanitarian crisis, DEC works with its members, broadcast and other partners to launch a fundraising appeal to the UK public. The proceeds of each appeal are distributed to DEC's member agencies to enable them to deliver humanitarian programmes to help those most affected.
Fundraising
See where Disasters Emergency Committee is active and find local fundraising opportunities.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £50,801,000 | £61,795,000 | £56,383,000 | £28,073,000 | £17,750,000 | 37 / 0 |
| 2024 | £32,906,000 | £53,688,000 | £48,655,000 | £39,094,000 | £18,000,000 | 38 / 0 |
| 2023 | £215,698,000 | £262,430,000 | £251,931,000 | £59,876,000 | £20,612,000 | 29 / 0 |
| 2022 | £274,291,000 | £180,420,000 | £172,581,000 | £106,608,000 | £12,231,000 | 21 / 0 |
| 2021 | £33,103,000 | £24,666,000 | £20,636,000 | £12,737,000 | £1,700,000 | 21 / 0 |
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Details
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N1 7GT
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Also Known As
- DEC
- DEC SECRETARIAT
- THE DEC