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International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust

To advance education in the law throughout the world for the benefit of the public; to promote research into commonly encountered legal problems and to disseminate the useful results of such research for the benefit of the public; to promote human rights throughout the world.

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Activities & Mission

To advance education in the law throughout the world for the benefit of the public; to promote research into commonly encountered legal problems and to disseminate the useful results of such research for the benefit of the public; to promote human rights throughout the world.

Grants

International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Total spending (2025)
£1,032,907
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
education and training and other charitable purposes

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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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.

Show all 19 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£892,216
Latest Expenditure
£1,032,907

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 115.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £375,179
Charitable Activities £504,921
Other Trading £0
Investments £12,116
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,031,227
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,460
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £1,680

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
£892,216
£1,032,907£1,031,227£930,157£930,1570 / 0
2024
£942,993
£835,653£834,358£1,070,848£1,070,8480 / 0
2023
£894,870
£1,099,040£1,097,930£963,508£963,5080 / 0
2022
£602,485
£635,600£634,543£1,167,678£1,167,6780 / 0
2021
£493,344
£721,4370 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust

What does International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust do?

To advance education in the law throughout the world for the benefit of the public; to promote research into commonly encountered legal problems and to disseminate the useful results of such research for the benefit of the public; to promote human rights throughout the world.

How much income did International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust report in 2025?

International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust reported total income of £892k and reported expenditure of £1.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust registered as a charity?

International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 December 2009 as charity number 1133427. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust?

International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust operate?

International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust operates across 19 areas, including Azerbaijan, Brazil, Burma and 16 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust a registered charity?

Yes — International Bar Associations Human Rights Institute Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1133427.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
31 December 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4048292
Charity Number
1133427

Trustees

Elizabeth Howe
GRAEME KIRK
JOHN ROBERT HEAPS
Julia Onslow-Cole
Luz Nagle
Maleeka Ali Bokhari
YASMIN WALJEE
Also governs 1 other charity

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