media legal defence initiative
The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies and other defined groups. Media Legal Defence Initiative is a registered charity whose purpose is human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in London and operates in Azerbaijan, Cameroon, and various other locations.
This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
| 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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Details
Holborn Gate
330 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7QH
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