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Latin American Women's Rights Service

LAWRS is a human rights organisation providing tools & information for Latin American women in the UK to achieve personal & social change. We aim to alleviate poverty, prevent violence and achieve recognition. Activities (free & mother tongue) include advice & casework; counselling; employment orientation; classes, workshops & activities to promote integration & leadership and policy & campaigning

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Activities & Mission

LAWRS is a human rights organisation providing tools & information for Latin American women in the UK to achieve personal & social change. We aim to alleviate poverty, prevent violence and achieve recognition. Activities (free & mother tongue) include advice & casework; counselling; employment orientation; classes, workshops & activities to promote integration & leadership and policy & campaigning

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
£1,077,867
Latest Expenditure
£947,705

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 85.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £672,059
Charitable Activities £397,282
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,526
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £926,227
Raising Funds £21,478
Governance £11,000
Grants to Institutions £6,577
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,077,867
£947,705£926,227£543,933£460,57233 / 65
2024
£844,814
£967,457£945,486£413,771£341,13335 / 72
2023
£867,018
£953,919£934,057£536,414£536,41432 / 91
2022
£1,048,199
£1,021,003£998,586£623,315£623,31532 / 46
2021
£1,148,142
£933,699£919,446£596,119£596,11926 / 56

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Latin American Women's Rights Service

What does Latin American Women's Rights Service do?

LAWRS is a human rights organisation providing tools & information for Latin American women in the UK to achieve personal & social change. We aim to alleviate poverty, prevent violence and achieve recognition. Activities (free & mother tongue) include advice & casework; counselling; employment orientation; classes, workshops & activities to promote integration & leadership and policy & campaigning

How much income did Latin American Women's Rights Service report in 2025?

Latin American Women's Rights Service reported total income of £1.08m and reported expenditure of £948k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Latin American Women's Rights Service?

Latin American Women's Rights Service has a program ratio of 85.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Latin American Women's Rights Service registered as a charity?

Latin American Women's Rights Service was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 April 1999 as charity number 1075163. It has been registered for 27 years.

Who runs Latin American Women's Rights Service?

Latin American Women's Rights Service is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mariana Brandeburgo. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Latin American Women's Rights Service operate?

Latin American Women's Rights Service operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Latin American Women's Rights Service a registered charity?

Yes — Latin American Women's Rights Service is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1075163.

Details

Address
LAWRS
52-54 Featherstone Street
LONDON
EC1Y 8RT
Registration Date
19 April 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3948305
Charity Number
1075163

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Trustees

Mariana Brandeburgo Chair
Fernanda Munhoz
Isabel Graefin von Medem
Maria Rosa Torres Sejin
Patricia Elena Cazenave
Sandra Hayne
Sara Cristina Zavala Gutierrez
Also governs 1 other charity
Sofia Condes Diez-Martinez

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