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hostage international

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, and other defined groups. Hostage International is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Bedfordshire and operates in England And Wales, Australia, and various other locations.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Hostage International provides practical and emotional support and specialist services to families during and after the kidnap of a loved one, and to hostages after they return home. Hostage International also offers education and training for organisations on family support and hostage reintegration, and advocates for improved government and organisational policy and practice on hostage issues.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£281,140
Latest Expenditure
£206,121

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 73.3%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£281,140£206,1210 / 8
2023£204,285£160,4830 / 10
2022£213,107£154,5180 / 6
2021£214,023£176,5430 / 7
2020£158,237£179,0460 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers