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.
Grants
Human Rights Protection Fund is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2026)
- £362,792
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and other defined groups
- What it supports
- education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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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
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 2026.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | £440,802 | £362,792 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 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 |
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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 2026?
Human Rights Protection Fund reported total income of £441k and reported expenditure of £363k for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
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.
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Trustees
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- P O C
- The Prisoners of Conscience Appeal Fund
- Hrpf
- Prisoners of Conscience
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated