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Privacy International

Also known as: Pi

We promote the human right of privacy throughout the world, specifically:- raise awareness of threats to privacy;- monitor and report on surveillance methods and tactics;- work at national and international levels toward the provision of privacy protections;- monitor measures to protect privacy, and to seek ways through information technology to protect personal information

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Activities & Mission

We promote the human right of privacy throughout the world, specifically:- raise awareness of threats to privacy;- monitor and report on surveillance methods and tactics;- work at national and international levels toward the provision of privacy protections;- monitor measures to protect privacy, and to seek ways through information technology to protect personal information

Grants

Privacy International makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2026)
£526,997
Who it helps
the general public
What it supports
human rights, religious or racial harmony, equality, or diversity

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 17 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,795,358
Latest Expenditure
£2,656,357

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 148.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £31,125
Charitable Activities £1,699,230
Other Trading £0
Investments £53,472
Other Income £11,532

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,656,357
Raising Funds £0
Governance £19,921
Grants to Institutions £526,997
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
£1,795,358
£2,656,357£2,656,357£2,779,341£867,33024 / 0
2025
£2,421,096
£2,118,851£2,118,851£3,640,340£791,57125 / 0
2024
£2,594,514
£2,072,470£2,072,470£3,338,095£727,99725 / 0
2023
£2,015,752
£2,101,045£2,101,045£2,816,050£694,25025 / 0
2022
£2,277,715
£1,903,778£1,903,778£2,901,343£622,86626 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Privacy International

What does Privacy International do?

We promote the human right of privacy throughout the world, specifically:- raise awareness of threats to privacy;- monitor and report on surveillance methods and tactics;- work at national and international levels toward the provision of privacy protections;- monitor measures to protect privacy, and to seek ways through information technology to protect personal information

How much income did Privacy International report in 2026?

Privacy International reported total income of £1.80m and reported expenditure of £2.66m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Privacy International registered as a charity?

Privacy International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 2012 as charity number 1147471. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Privacy International?

Privacy International is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Privacy International operate?

Privacy International operates across 17 areas, including Argentina, Brazil, Chile and 14 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Privacy International a registered charity?

Yes — Privacy International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147471.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
28 May 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5023016
Charity Number
1147471

Trustees

AMANDA BORTON
Also governs 1 other charity
Anna Fielder
Dr Elena Abrusci
Joshua Castellino
Mahdis Keshavarz
Martin Gerhard Georgi
Martin Scheinin
Sara Rebeca Aguilar Fratty
Vera Franz

Also Known As

  • Pi

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