Media Legal Defence Initiative
THE PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS (AS SET OUT IN THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, SUBSEQUENT UNITED NATIONS CONVENTIONS AND DECLARATIONS AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL TREATIES AND LAWS) THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN PARTICULAR BY (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) PROTECTING FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND THE RIGHT TO FREE EXPRESSION.
Activities & Mission
THE PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS (AS SET OUT IN THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, SUBSEQUENT UNITED NATIONS CONVENTIONS AND DECLARATIONS AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL TREATIES AND LAWS) THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN PARTICULAR BY (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) PROTECTING FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND THE RIGHT TO FREE EXPRESSION.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 64% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 143). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 45% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,011,724 | £2,961,680 | £2,875,427 | £1,259,654 | £1,056,442 | 20 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,866,885 | £2,949,701 | £2,843,330 | £1,209,611 | £578,586 | 18 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,642,048 | £2,289,942 | £2,189,264 | £1,292,428 | £357,500 | 17 / 1 |
| 2021 | £2,092,657 | £1,991,876 | £1,870,023 | £940,322 | £357,500 | 16 / 4 |
| 2020 | £2,805,049 | £2,771,240 | £2,678,729 | £839,541 | £350,000 | 15 / 1 |
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Frequently asked questions about Media Legal Defence Initiative
What does Media Legal Defence Initiative do?
THE PROMOTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS (AS SET OUT IN THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS, SUBSEQUENT UNITED NATIONS CONVENTIONS AND DECLARATIONS AND OTHER INTERNATIONAL TREATIES AND LAWS) THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN PARTICULAR BY (BUT NOT LIMITED TO) PROTECTING FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND THE RIGHT TO FREE EXPRESSION.
How much income did Media Legal Defence Initiative report in 2024?
Media Legal Defence Initiative reported total income of £3.01m and reported expenditure of £2.96m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Media Legal Defence Initiative?
Media Legal Defence Initiative has a program ratio of 95.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 64% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 143 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Media Legal Defence Initiative registered as a charity?
Media Legal Defence Initiative was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2009 as charity number 1128789. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Media Legal Defence Initiative?
Media Legal Defence Initiative is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Maria Teresa Ronderos Torres. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Media Legal Defence Initiative operate?
Media Legal Defence Initiative operates across 67 areas, including Algeria, Argentina, Azerbaijan and 64 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Media Legal Defence Initiative a registered charity?
Yes — Media Legal Defence Initiative is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128789.
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Holborn Gate
330 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7QH
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