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Minority Rights Group

Also known as: Minority Rights Group International

MRG works to secure the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples nationally and internationally within a clear framework of international standards in a non-partisan way. MRG promotes cooperation and understanding between communities by bringing together groups with different views to share experiences and solve problems collaboratively.

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Activities & Mission

MRG works to secure the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples nationally and internationally within a clear framework of international standards in a non-partisan way. MRG promotes cooperation and understanding between communities by bringing together groups with different views to share experiences and solve problems collaboratively.

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 13 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,911,358
Latest Expenditure
£6,606,855

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,241,925
Charitable Activities £4,604,689
Other Trading £0
Investments £10,526
Other Income £54,218

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,444,897
Raising Funds £161,958
Governance £34,760
Grants to Institutions £2,757,223
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
£5,911,358
£6,606,855£6,444,897£1,680,336£241,62668 / 3
2023
£6,207,679
£6,658,322£6,418,612£2,358,043£472,14682 / 5
2022
£6,064,532
£5,366,005£5,161,718£1,831,787£576,80867 / 12
2021
£5,136,610
£4,149,225£4,003,751£2,150,260£847,56850 / 5
2020
£4,583,946
£4,273,690£4,116,772£1,167,969£291,85746 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Minority Rights Group

What does Minority Rights Group do?

MRG works to secure the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples nationally and internationally within a clear framework of international standards in a non-partisan way. MRG promotes cooperation and understanding between communities by bringing together groups with different views to share experiences and solve problems collaboratively.

How much income did Minority Rights Group report in 2024?

Minority Rights Group reported total income of £5.91m and reported expenditure of £6.61m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Minority Rights Group registered as a charity?

Minority Rights Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 May 1981 as charity number 282305. It has been registered for 45 years.

Who runs Minority Rights Group?

Minority Rights Group is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anastasia Crickley. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Minority Rights Group operate?

Minority Rights Group operates across 13 areas, including Bosnia And Herzegovina, Botswana, Dominican Republic and 10 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Minority Rights Group a registered charity?

Yes — Minority Rights Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 282305.

Details

Address
3rd Floor
54 Commercial Street
London
United Kingdom
E1 6LT
Registration Date
11 May 1981
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
282305
Charity Number
282305

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Trustees

Anastasia Crickley Chair
Amana Dawuda
Christine Jepkemoi Kandie
Dr Jose Antonio Guevara Bermudez
George Ngwane
Master of Law Astrid Gunilla Margareta Thors
Sima Deidre Luipert
Stefania Kulaeva
Vivek Sinha
WILLIAM EDGAR FOYLE SAMUEL

Also Known As

  • Minority Rights Group International

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14 May 2026
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