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Harm Reduction International

Also known as: International Harm Reduction Association, Ihra

TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY BY: (A) UNDERTAKING RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES OF DRUG USE AND ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS, (PARTICULARLY RELATING TO ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL); (B) DEVELOPING POLICIES AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE LEVELS OF HARM ASSOCIATED WITH DRUG USE; (C) ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND ORGANISATIONS IN POLICIES AND STRATEGIES

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Activities & Mission

TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY BY: (A) UNDERTAKING RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES OF DRUG USE AND ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS, (PARTICULARLY RELATING TO ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL); (B) DEVELOPING POLICIES AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE LEVELS OF HARM ASSOCIATED WITH DRUG USE; (C) ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND ORGANISATIONS IN POLICIES AND STRATEGIES

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

Latest Income
£1,257,815
Latest Expenditure
£1,117,906

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 88.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £11,873
Charitable Activities £1,243,002
Other Trading £0
Investments £2,940
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,117,906
Raising Funds £0
Governance £13,534
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,257,815
£1,117,906£1,117,906£673,238£195,00012 / 0
2023
£2,011,066
£1,936,146£1,936,146£533,329£165,90810 / 7
2022
£1,351,827
£1,055,970£1,055,970£458,409£102,35610 / 2
2021
£823,405
£849,501£849,501£162,552£60,85612 / 1
2020
£898,050
£814,979£814,979£188,648£11,94512 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Harm Reduction International

What does Harm Reduction International do?

TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY BY: (A) UNDERTAKING RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSES OF DRUG USE AND ASSOCIATED PROBLEMS, (PARTICULARLY RELATING TO ILLICIT DRUGS AND ALCOHOL); (B) DEVELOPING POLICIES AND STRATEGIES TO REDUCE LEVELS OF HARM ASSOCIATED WITH DRUG USE; (C) ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC AND ORGANISATIONS IN POLICIES AND STRATEGIES

How much income did Harm Reduction International report in 2024?

Harm Reduction International reported total income of £1.26m and reported expenditure of £1.12m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Harm Reduction International registered as a charity?

Harm Reduction International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 2006 as charity number 1117375. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs Harm Reduction International?

Harm Reduction International is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mina Barling. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Harm Reduction International operate?

Harm Reduction International operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Harm Reduction International a registered charity?

Yes — Harm Reduction International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117375.

Details

Address
Clockwise
Edward Pavilion
Albert Dock
LIVERPOOL
L3 4AF
Registration Date
22 December 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4020912
Charity Number
1117375

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Trustees

Mina Barling Chair
Anthony Stephen Duffin
Fany Pineda Miranda
John Porter
Kirsten Horsburgh
N Palaniappan K R Narayanan
Oluseyi Remi Kehinde
Raminta Stuikyte
Tatiana Sleiman
William Pick

Also Known As

  • International Harm Reduction Association
  • Ihra

Data & trust

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30 July 2026
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