public interest law centre

The charity supports the general public. Public Interest Law Centre is a registered charity whose purpose is the prevention or relief of poverty. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

PILC exists to challenge systemic injustice through legal representation, strategic litigation, research and legal education. We specialise in public law, actions against public authorities and public inquiries, bringing cases to court for individuals and grassroots groups who have been treated unfairly. We hold government and public bodies to account, challenging unlawful policies and practices.

Fundraising

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Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,867,295

Latest Expenditure

£1,447,265

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 77.5%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £19,280

Charitable Activities £1,845,452

Other Trading £0

Investments £2,563

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,447,265

Raising Funds £0

Governance £6,245

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£1,867,295	£1,447,265	£1,447,265	£1,115,341	£493,567	14 / 1
2023	£929,524	£637,439	£637,439	£695,311	£484,450	11 / 5
2022	£1,000,180	£596,954	£596,954	£403,226	£310,870	10 / 4