Human Rights Protection Fund
Also known as: P O C, The Prisoners of Conscience Appeal Fund, Hrpf, Prisoners of Conscience
The charity provides practical and financial support to transform the lives of prisoners of conscience - people who have exercised a, non-violent, act of conscience to uphold their or others' human rights and consequently suffered persecution.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides practical and financial support to transform the lives of prisoners of conscience - people who have exercised a, non-violent, act of conscience to uphold their or others' human rights and consequently suffered persecution.
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 8% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 143). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 3% of UK Crime and Justice 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £394,936 | £404,054 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2024 | £370,264 | £369,779 | 0 / 7 | |||
| 2023 | £565,143 | £376,809 | £299,409 | £317,298 | £84,238 | 4 / 7 |
| 2022 | £340,555 | £317,426 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £275,818 | £289,247 | 0 / 6 |
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Frequently asked questions about Human Rights Protection Fund
What does Human Rights Protection Fund do?
The charity provides practical and financial support to transform the lives of prisoners of conscience - people who have exercised a, non-violent, act of conscience to uphold their or others' human rights and consequently suffered persecution.
How much income did Human Rights Protection Fund report in 2025?
Human Rights Protection Fund reported total income of £395k and reported expenditure of £404k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Human Rights Protection Fund?
Human Rights Protection Fund has a program ratio of 53.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 8% of UK Crime and Justice charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 143 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Human Rights Protection Fund registered as a charity?
Human Rights Protection Fund was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 November 1962 as charity number 213766. It has been registered for 64 years.
Who runs Human Rights Protection Fund?
Human Rights Protection Fund is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Human Rights Protection Fund operate?
Human Rights Protection Fund operates across 24 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belarus and 21 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Human Rights Protection Fund a registered charity?
Yes — Human Rights Protection Fund is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 213766.
Details
Tallis House
2 Tallis Street
LONDON
EC4Y 0AB
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Also Known As
- P O C
- The Prisoners of Conscience Appeal Fund
- Hrpf
- Prisoners of Conscience
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated