Hong Kong Watch
Promotion of human rights in Hong Kong by: monitoring abuses, research into human rights issues and providing technical advice; publishing in-depth reports; raising awareness of, and promoting public support for, human rights issues; facilitating discussion and engagement with human rights in civil society; and international advocacy of human rights.
Activities & Mission
Promotion of human rights in Hong Kong by: monitoring abuses, research into human rights issues and providing technical advice; publishing in-depth reports; raising awareness of, and promoting public support for, human rights issues; facilitating discussion and engagement with human rights in civil society; and international advocacy of human rights.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £431,131 | £437,002 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2023 | £392,051 | £418,833 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £600,825 | £387,000 | £354,067 | £1,292,269 | £1,296,580 | 7 / 3 |
| 2021 | £566,719 | £272,149 | £241,840 | £1,078,444 | £1,078,444 | 7 / 0 |
| 2020 | £756,584 | £136,107 | £115,775 | £783,874 | £779,767 | 4 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Hong Kong Watch
What does Hong Kong Watch do?
Promotion of human rights in Hong Kong by: monitoring abuses, research into human rights issues and providing technical advice; publishing in-depth reports; raising awareness of, and promoting public support for, human rights issues; facilitating discussion and engagement with human rights in civil society; and international advocacy of human rights.
How much income did Hong Kong Watch report in 2024?
Hong Kong Watch reported total income of £431k and reported expenditure of £437k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Hong Kong Watch?
Hong Kong Watch has a program ratio of 58.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Hong Kong Watch registered as a charity?
Hong Kong Watch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 September 2018 as charity number 1180013. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Hong Kong Watch?
Hong Kong Watch is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Benedict Rogers. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Hong Kong Watch operate?
Hong Kong Watch operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Hong Kong Watch a registered charity?
Yes — Hong Kong Watch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1180013.
Details
35-37 Ludgate Hill
London
EC4M 7JN
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