Helen Bamber Foundation

HBF is a human rights charity based in London, founded in 2005. Our specialist team of therapists, doctors and legal experts hold an international reputation for providing therapeutic care, medical consultation, legal protection and practical support to survivors of human rights violations. Previous Charity No: 1111048. All Accounts available on our website: http://www.helenbamber.org/accounts/.

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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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£4,657,876

Latest Expenditure

£4,432,819

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 87.2%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 13.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,716,694

Charitable Activities £918,393

Other Trading £0

Investments £4,257

Other Income £18,532

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,865,371

Raising Funds £567,448

Governance £29,036

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 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£4,657,876	£4,432,819	£3,865,371	£3,187,081	£829,387	80 / 62
2024	£5,771,255	£4,823,253	£4,393,027	£2,962,024	£758,920	79 / 64
2023	£3,777,377	£3,469,378	£3,170,234	£2,014,022	£944,496	69 / 50
2022	£3,045,239	£2,623,546	£2,352,615	£1,706,023	£930,932	55 / 50
2021	£2,170,076	£2,077,130	£1,901,452	£1,284,330	£705,122	43 / 81

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Helen Bamber Foundation

What does Helen Bamber Foundation do?

How much income did Helen Bamber Foundation report in 2025?

Helen Bamber Foundation reported total income of £4.66m and reported expenditure of £4.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Helen Bamber Foundation registered as a charity?

Helen Bamber Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 2012 as charity number 1149652. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Helen Bamber Foundation?

Helen Bamber Foundation is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Helen Bamber Foundation operate?

Helen Bamber Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Helen Bamber Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — Helen Bamber Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1149652.