National Ugly Mugs
Also known as: UK Network of Sex Work Projects
Provides greater access to justice and protection for sex workers who are often targeted by dangerous individuals, but are frequently reluctant to report these incidents to the police. We provide a reporting and alerting service along with access to full professional support throughout the UK.
Activities & Mission
Provides greater access to justice and protection for sex workers who are often targeted by dangerous individuals, but are frequently reluctant to report these incidents to the police. We provide a reporting and alerting service along with access to full professional support throughout the UK.
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 90% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 155). How is this calculated?
Higher than 64% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 62% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £430,584 | £562,835 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2024 | £617,877 | £685,447 | £678,579 | £206,747 | £142,167 | 17 / 3 |
| 2023 | £621,457 | £666,715 | £665,922 | £274,317 | £208,421 | 17 / 3 |
| 2022 | £555,053 | £564,910 | £557,137 | £319,575 | £264,338 | 15 / 0 |
| 2021 | £948,711 | £792,455 | £781,001 | £329,432 | £231,861 | 16 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about National Ugly Mugs
What does National Ugly Mugs do?
Provides greater access to justice and protection for sex workers who are often targeted by dangerous individuals, but are frequently reluctant to report these incidents to the police. We provide a reporting and alerting service along with access to full professional support throughout the UK.
How much income did National Ugly Mugs report in 2025?
National Ugly Mugs reported total income of £431k and reported expenditure of £563k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Ugly Mugs?
National Ugly Mugs has a program ratio of 109.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Saving of lives charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 155 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Ugly Mugs registered as a charity?
National Ugly Mugs was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 2008 as charity number 1122461. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs National Ugly Mugs?
National Ugly Mugs is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Megan Prescott. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Ugly Mugs operate?
National Ugly Mugs operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is National Ugly Mugs a registered charity?
Yes — National Ugly Mugs is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1122461.
Details
Units 209
The Green Fish Resource Centre
46 -50 Oldham St
Manchester
M4 1LE
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Also Known As
- UK Network of Sex Work Projects
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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