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Health Equality And Rights Organisation

Also known as: Gay Men Fighting AIDS, Gmfa, LGBT Hero

HERO provides LGBTQ people with accurate and credible information so they can build skills that enable them to make informed choices about their health and well-being. HERO encourages LGBTQ people to create social change in our communities by providing a platform where LGBTQ people are heard and valued.

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Activities & Mission

HERO provides LGBTQ people with accurate and credible information so they can build skills that enable them to make informed choices about their health and well-being. HERO encourages LGBTQ people to create social change in our communities by providing a platform where LGBTQ people are heard and valued.

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
£168,568
Latest Expenditure
£314,083

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 186.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 186.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£168,568
£314,0830 / 119
2024
£329,403
£302,6960 / 89
2023
£430,158
£239,8910 / 100
2022
£230,312
£282,5390 / 120
2021
£212,344
£243,7180 / 120

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Health Equality And Rights Organisation

What does Health Equality And Rights Organisation do?

HERO provides LGBTQ people with accurate and credible information so they can build skills that enable them to make informed choices about their health and well-being. HERO encourages LGBTQ people to create social change in our communities by providing a platform where LGBTQ people are heard and valued.

How much income did Health Equality And Rights Organisation report in 2025?

Health Equality And Rights Organisation reported total income of £169k and reported expenditure of £314k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Health Equality And Rights Organisation registered as a charity?

Health Equality And Rights Organisation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 August 1999 as charity number 1076854. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Health Equality And Rights Organisation?

Health Equality And Rights Organisation is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Health Equality And Rights Organisation operate?

Health Equality And Rights Organisation operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Health Equality And Rights Organisation a registered charity?

Yes — Health Equality And Rights Organisation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1076854.

Details

Address
Unit 65B
The Link
49 Effra Road
LONDON
SW2 1BZ
Registration Date
2 August 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3957958
Charity Number
1076854

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Trustees

Ian Richard Watters
Also governs 1 other charity
Jonathan Haworth
Mark Edward Lewis
Also governs 1 other charity
Matthew Pomeroy
Michael Harvey
Roland Thomas Brunner
Slawomir Kosecki
Taofique Folarin
Timothy James O'Rahilly

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Gay Men Fighting AIDS
  • Gmfa
  • Gmfa
  • LGBT Hero

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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