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International Rescue Committee, U.k

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Irc Europe, International Rescue Committee, Irc, Irc-UK

The International Rescue Committee UK is an independent British charity, established in 1997 as part of the International Rescue Committee network. The IRC provides emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict reconstruction, resettlement assistance & advocacy to those uprooted or affected by violent conflict, oppression and natural disaster in countries around the world.

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Activities & Mission

The International Rescue Committee UK is an independent British charity, established in 1997 as part of the International Rescue Committee network. The IRC provides emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict reconstruction, resettlement assistance & advocacy to those uprooted or affected by violent conflict, oppression and natural disaster in countries around the world.

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 34 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£116,519,000
Latest Expenditure
£119,354,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 60% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 93.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 45% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 6.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 36% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £10,549,000
Charitable Activities £105,691,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £279,000
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £111,935,000
Raising Funds £7,419,000
Governance £758,939
Grants to Institutions £3,330,561
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£116,519,000
£119,354,000£111,935,000£7,004,000£5,615,000267 / 0
2023
£122,092,000
£122,426,000£115,934,000£9,839,000£5,300,000241 / 33
2022
£114,433,000
£109,354,000£103,775,000£10,173,000£5,527,000179 / 0
2021
£115,717,000
£113,773,000£110,172,000£5,094,000£5,094,000136 / 0
2020
£113,913,000
£113,547,000£109,530,000£3,150,000£3,100,000131 / 3

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about International Rescue Committee, U.k

What does International Rescue Committee, U.k do?

The International Rescue Committee UK is an independent British charity, established in 1997 as part of the International Rescue Committee network. The IRC provides emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict reconstruction, resettlement assistance & advocacy to those uprooted or affected by violent conflict, oppression and natural disaster in countries around the world.

How much income did International Rescue Committee, U.k report in 2024?

International Rescue Committee, U.k reported total income of £116.52m and reported expenditure of £119.35m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is International Rescue Committee, U.k?

International Rescue Committee, U.k has a program ratio of 96.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was International Rescue Committee, U.k registered as a charity?

International Rescue Committee, U.k was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 November 1997 as charity number 1065972. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs International Rescue Committee, U.k?

International Rescue Committee, U.k is governed by a board of 11 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does International Rescue Committee, U.k operate?

International Rescue Committee, U.k operates across 34 areas, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Burkina Faso and 31 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is International Rescue Committee, U.k a registered charity?

Yes — International Rescue Committee, U.k is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1065972.

Details

Address
International Rescue Committee
100 Wood Street
LONDON
EC2V 7AN
Registration Date
20 November 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3938690
Charity Number
1065972

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Trustees

Ciaran Donnelly
Cressida Pollock
Also governs 1 other charity
Henriette Kolb
Joseph Michael McCarthy
Laura Fleur Round
Martin Hyman
Also governs 1 other charity
Najwa Al Abdallah
Natalie Lynn Au
Nicola Kathryn Pollitt
Noelia Serrano

Also Known As

  • Irc Europe
  • International Rescue Committee
  • Irc
  • Irc-UK

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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