Middle East Concern - UK
Also known as: Middle East Concern, Mec
MONITORING ABUSES OF HUMAN RIGHTS  SEEKING REDRESS FOR THE VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE  RELIEVING NEED AMONG THE VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE  RESEARCH INTO HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES  EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS 0001
Activities & Mission
MONITORING ABUSES OF HUMAN RIGHTS  SEEKING REDRESS FOR THE VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE  RELIEVING NEED AMONG THE VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE  RESEARCH INTO HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES  EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS 0001
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 60% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 47% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £497,647 | £492,424 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £436,246 | £485,975 | 0 / 2 | |||
| 2022 | £532,680 | £497,494 | £497,494 | £126,222 | £99,093 | 4 / 0 |
| 2021 | £324,850 | £376,262 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2020 | £483,100 | £415,727 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Middle East Concern - UK
What does Middle East Concern - UK do?
MONITORING ABUSES OF HUMAN RIGHTS  SEEKING REDRESS FOR THE VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE  RELIEVING NEED AMONG THE VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE  RESEARCH INTO HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES  EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS 0001
How much income did Middle East Concern - UK report in 2024?
Middle East Concern - UK reported total income of £498k and reported expenditure of £492k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Middle East Concern - UK?
Middle East Concern - UK has a program ratio of 93.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 60% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 205 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Middle East Concern - UK registered as a charity?
Middle East Concern - UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 August 2014 as charity number 1158373. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Middle East Concern - UK?
Middle East Concern - UK is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Middle East Concern - UK operate?
Middle East Concern - UK operates across 20 areas, including Abu Dhabi, Algeria, Egypt and 17 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Middle East Concern - UK a registered charity?
Yes — Middle East Concern - UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158373.
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Also Known As
- Middle East Concern
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated