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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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Activities & Mission

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/.

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
£5,771,255
Latest Expenditure
£4,823,253

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 27% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 143). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 32% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 35% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,295,122
Charitable Activities £1,387,338
Other Trading £0
Investments £11,079
Other Income £77,716

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,393,027
Raising Funds £430,226
Governance £23,160
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
£5,771,255
£4,823,253£4,393,027£2,962,024£758,92079 / 64
2023
£3,777,377
£3,469,378£3,170,234£2,014,022£944,49669 / 50
2022
£3,045,239
£2,623,546£2,352,615£1,706,023£930,93255 / 50
2021
£2,170,076
£2,077,130£1,901,452£1,284,330£705,12243 / 81
2020
£2,157,221
£1,821,120£1,566,847£1,191,384£1,140,37936 / 150

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Helen Bamber Foundation

What does Helen Bamber Foundation do?

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/.

How much income did Helen Bamber Foundation report in 2024?

Helen Bamber Foundation reported total income of £5.77m and reported expenditure of £4.82m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Helen Bamber Foundation?

Helen Bamber Foundation has a program ratio of 76.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 143 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 13 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.

Details

Address
Asylum Aid
26 Westland Place
LONDON
N1 7JH
Registration Date
7 November 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5031901
Charity Number
1149652

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Trustees

Adam Epstein
Bronwyn Friedlander
Elizabeth Anne Mottershaw
Janina Julia Kowalska
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John Scampion
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Lucy Siegle
Mafusi Maime
Nancy McCartney Ms
Olivia Curno
Phillippa Kaufmann
Rehab Jameel
Samantha Peter Ms
Victoria Gray

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