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Institute For Human Rights & Business Limited

Also known as: Institute for Human Rights & Business

IHRB provide a trusted, impartial space for dialogue and independent analysis to deepen understanding of human rights challenges and issues and the appropriate role of business. We seek to address problems where the law may be unclear, where accountability and responsibility may not be well-defined, and where legitimate dispute settlement mechanisms may be non-existent or poorly-administered.

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Activities & Mission

IHRB provide a trusted, impartial space for dialogue and independent analysis to deepen understanding of human rights challenges and issues and the appropriate role of business. We seek to address problems where the law may be unclear, where accountability and responsibility may not be well-defined, and where legitimate dispute settlement mechanisms may be non-existent or poorly-administered.

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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
£2,464,710
Latest Expenditure
£2,446,563

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £708,551
Charitable Activities £1,618,856
Other Trading £130,841
Investments £6,462
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,287,569
Raising Funds £33,818
Governance £7,364
Grants to Institutions £135,134
Other Expenditure £125,176

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,464,710
£2,446,563£2,287,569£1,120,612£197,4249 / 0
2024
£2,986,385
£3,015,359£2,958,933£1,102,465£111,53610 / 0
2023
£2,159,140
£2,794,582£2,741,378£1,131,439£382,53820 / 0
2022
£2,486,640
£2,944,934£2,898,767£1,766,881£731,46024 / 0
2021
£3,212,161
£3,792,990£3,738,036£2,219,673£599,62635 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Institute For Human Rights & Business Limited

What does Institute For Human Rights & Business Limited do?

IHRB provide a trusted, impartial space for dialogue and independent analysis to deepen understanding of human rights challenges and issues and the appropriate role of business. We seek to address problems where the law may be unclear, where accountability and responsibility may not be well-defined, and where legitimate dispute settlement mechanisms may be non-existent or poorly-administered.

How much income did Institute For Human Rights & Business Limited report in 2025?

Institute For Human Rights & Business Limited reported total income of £2.46m and reported expenditure of £2.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Institute For Human Rights & Business Limited registered as a charity?

Institute For Human Rights & Business Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 2009 as charity number 1131790. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Institute For Human Rights & Business Limited?

Institute For Human Rights & Business Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Institute For Human Rights & Business Limited operate?

Institute For Human Rights & Business Limited operates across 4 areas: Burma, Switzerland, United States and London.

Is Institute For Human Rights & Business Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Institute For Human Rights & Business Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131790.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Website
www.ihrb.org
Registration Date
23 September 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5003471
Charity Number
1131790

Trustees

Bonny I-Hua Ling
Daniel D'Ambrosio
Daud Khan
Pia Elisabet Victoria Rudolfsson Goyer
Ramanie Kunanayagam
Vasuki Narayan Shastry

Also Known As

  • Institute for Human Rights & Business

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