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Sex Matters

We campaign for clarity on sex in law and policy to protect everyone 's human rights.

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Activities & Mission

We campaign for clarity on sex in law and policy to protect everyone 's human rights.

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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
£1,429,806
Latest Expenditure
£843,740

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 55.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 93.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 9.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,216,168
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £6,814
Other Income £206,824

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £790,110
Raising Funds £53,630
Governance £29,591
Grants to Institutions £62,500
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 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,429,806
£843,740£790,110£586,066£424,6158 / 25

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sex Matters

What does Sex Matters do?

We campaign for clarity on sex in law and policy to protect everyone 's human rights.

How much income did Sex Matters report in 2025?

Sex Matters reported total income of £1.43m and reported expenditure of £844k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sex Matters registered as a charity?

Sex Matters was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 April 2024 as charity number 1207701. It has been registered for 2 years.

Who runs Sex Matters?

Sex Matters is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Emma Niamh Hilton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sex Matters operate?

Sex Matters operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Sex Matters a registered charity?

Yes — Sex Matters is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1207701.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 April 2024
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5204776
Charity Number
1207701

Trustees

Dr Emma Niamh Hilton Chair
Anne Marie Palmer
Dr Michael Peter Biggs
Rebecca Mary Kirkwood Bull
Simon Knapp
Also governs 1 other charity

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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