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Missing People Limited

Also known as: National Missing Persons Helpline, The Nationwide Missing Persons Helpline Limited, Message Home, Missing from Care, Missing Persons Charity, Missing You, Runaway Helpline

Every 90 seconds in the UK, someone is reported missing. Missing People is an independent charity and is a lifeline to the 170,000 people who are reported missing each year, and to their families and friends left behind. The charity operates a free and confidential helpline daily from 10am to 10pm to provide non-judgemental advice and guidance to anybody affected by the issue of missing on 116000

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Activities & Mission

Every 90 seconds in the UK, someone is reported missing. Missing People is an independent charity and is a lifeline to the 170,000 people who are reported missing each year, and to their families and friends left behind. The charity operates a free and confidential helpline daily from 10am to 10pm to provide non-judgemental advice and guidance to anybody affected by the issue of missing on 116000

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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
£4,172,655
Latest Expenditure
£4,306,373

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 80.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 21.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,691,454
Charitable Activities £473,055
Other Trading £0
Investments £8,146
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £3,447,543
Raising Funds £858,830
Governance £56,213
Grants to Institutions £0
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 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£4,172,655
£4,306,373£3,447,543£1,336,208£1,098,107101 / 12394
2025
£3,812,872
£4,577,970£3,704,650£1,469,926£1,465,781106 / 244
2024
£3,999,406
£4,005,639£3,229,250£2,235,024£2,230,27995 / 40
2023
£3,519,246
£3,397,094£2,749,511£2,241,257£1,977,72889 / 40
2022
£3,641,765
£3,153,028£2,539,232£2,119,105£1,851,76882 / 30

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Missing People Limited

What does Missing People Limited do?

Every 90 seconds in the UK, someone is reported missing. Missing People is an independent charity and is a lifeline to the 170,000 people who are reported missing each year, and to their families and friends left behind. The charity operates a free and confidential helpline daily from 10am to 10pm to provide non-judgemental advice and guidance to anybody affected by the issue of missing on 116000

How much income did Missing People Limited report in 2026?

Missing People Limited reported total income of £4.17m and reported expenditure of £4.31m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Missing People Limited registered as a charity?

Missing People Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 April 1993 as charity number 1020419. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Missing People Limited?

Missing People Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Missing People Limited operate?

Missing People Limited operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Missing People Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Missing People Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1020419.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
30 April 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1020419
Charity Number
1020419

Trustees

Caroline Rachel Rawes
Also governs 1 other charity
James Walker
Also governs 1 other charity
Lisa Jones
Louise Lloyd
Nunziatina Rosenow
Paul Victor Boughton
Rachel Murphy
Samuel Kenneth Waterfall
Sarah Godwin
Vijay Samtani

Also Known As

  • National Missing Persons Helpline
  • The Nationwide Missing Persons Helpline Limited
  • Message Home
  • Missing from Care
  • Missing Persons Charity
  • Missing You
  • Runaway Helpline

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
9 November 2026
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