Freedom From Torture
Also known as: Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture, Medical Foundation, Medical Foundation Caring for Victims of Torture
Freedom from Torture is a human rights organisation which exists to enable survivors of torture to engage in a healing process. We provide direct care, treatment and protection services in five UK centres. We engage in activism in order to bring the plight of torture survivors to light and carry out research that underpins our policy and advocacy work.
Activities & Mission
Freedom from Torture is a human rights organisation which exists to enable survivors of torture to engage in a healing process. We provide direct care, treatment and protection services in five UK centres. We engage in activism in order to bring the plight of torture survivors to light and carry out research that underpins our policy and advocacy work.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 34% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?
Higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 20% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £15,113,123 | £14,354,962 | £10,982,209 | £10,105,216 | £9,081,059 | 148 / 120 |
| 2023 | £9,887,078 | £12,057,079 | £7,987,928 | £9,349,435 | £1,390,120 | 175 / 123 |
| 2022 | £11,929,940 | £11,947,501 | £7,593,190 | £11,510,296 | £1,276,177 | 185 / 74 |
| 2021 | £10,313,349 | £10,422,388 | £6,985,960 | £11,530,606 | £1,433,229 | 173 / 38 |
| 2020 | £12,811,854 | £10,147,200 | £7,065,252 | £11,636,763 | £2,561,262 | 183 / 49 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Freedom From Torture
What does Freedom From Torture do?
Freedom from Torture is a human rights organisation which exists to enable survivors of torture to engage in a healing process. We provide direct care, treatment and protection services in five UK centres. We engage in activism in order to bring the plight of torture survivors to light and carry out research that underpins our policy and advocacy work.
How much income did Freedom From Torture report in 2025?
Freedom From Torture reported total income of £15.11m and reported expenditure of £14.35m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Freedom From Torture?
Freedom From Torture has a program ratio of 72.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 34% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Freedom From Torture registered as a charity?
Freedom From Torture was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 September 1990 as charity number 1000340. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs Freedom From Torture?
Freedom From Torture is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Catherine Lois SAYER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Freedom From Torture operate?
Freedom From Torture operates across 3 areas: Scotland, Manchester City and London.
Is Freedom From Torture a registered charity?
Yes — Freedom From Torture is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000340.
Details
LONDON
N7 7JW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Medical Foundation for the Care of Victims of Torture
- Freedom from Torture
- Medical Foundation
- Medical Foundation Caring for Victims of Torture
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated