Society Charities That specialise in Human rights
Discover 373 Society charities that specialise in human rights. Use the search below to filter within these results.
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Word Of Life Celebrations Centre
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Leisure, Research, Social welfare, SocietyGeneral Charitable Purposes,Education/training,The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty,Food bankReligious Activities.Economic/community Development/employment,Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity.Recreation,Arts/culture/heritage/science,Other Charitable Purposes.Who:Children/young People,Elderly/old people.People With Disabilities
Universal Ease To Redress
SocietyThe organisation is set up to promote human rights, in particular the prevention of torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment by monitoring abuses of human rights,obtaining redress for the victims of human rights abuse ,relieving need among the victims of human rights abuse, educating the public about human rights,eliminating infringement of human rights.
The C Paul Thackray General Charitable Trust
Charitable activities, SocietyGrant making in Yorkshire particularly within a ten mile radius of Harrogate for the care, rehabilitation and education of those with special needs, the protection of the local environment and complimentary medicine. Internationally, grants can be made for training and technology in developing countries, medical assistance, the protection of human rights, ecology and conservation.
Parliamentary Human Rights Trust
SocietyThe charity undertakes, promotes and commissions research into the maintenance and observance of human rights, particularly those set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights; and disseminates the results of such research to governments, parliamentarians, inter-governmental organisations, non-governmental organisations and the general public in the United Kingdom.
Luminate Strategic Initiatives
SocietyThe Charity's objects incl: Advance education in tech, digital environment and data; promote civic responsibility, facilitate informed participation in democratic processes; promote human rights including the rights to privacy and freedom of expressions; Promote ethical standards of conduct and compliance in all sectors; Protect the public from harmful or illegal online material
Together Sense
Social welfare, Society- Community support services- Promoting education- Alleviating poverty - Human Rights promotion- Conflict resolutions - Health promotion
Shanti Nepali Samaj Belayat
Economic and community development, Research, Social welfare, SocietyPromoting arts, culture, heritage or science, all humanitarian issues, relieving poverty, advancing education, protecting the environment, enhancing community development, advancing health and human rights. Other charitable activities.
The Wollstonecraft Society
Beneficiary group, SocietyThe Wollstonecraft Society is an educational charity championing Mary Wollstonecraft legacy of human rights, equality and justice, to enrich young peoples lives.
The Equiano Project
Arts, SocietyThe Equiano Project is a debate, discussion and ideas forum. We promote freedom of speech and open discussion on race, identity and culture, by hosting public events, publishing reports and articles, and creating video and podcast content.
The Next Century Foundation
SocietyWorking to promote peace and rapprochement and to reduce and resolve conflict. The Next Century Foundation is a think and do tank and promotes the four freedoms: Freedom from fear, freedom from want, freedom of expression and freedom of religion. The Next Century Foundation also endeavours to promote a more inclusive world.
Pan African Development Education And Advocacy Programme ( Padeap )
Charitable activities, SocietyPADEAP was founded in 1997 as an educational arm of the Pan African Movement in Uganda by African academics. PADEAP now has offices in Nigeria, Uganda and the UK. PADEAP aims to empower and enable all Africans to have access to education, health care and other fundamental human rights and to lead and participate in the development of their communities and societies.
The Helen Suzman Foundation (uk)
SocietyThe Charity will: Promote understanding of South Africa in the UK and foster contact between them Defend civil and human rights in South Africa, including freedom of the press, freedom of association, preservation of an independent judiciary, the right to vote by free and fair elections and preservation of the rule of lawPromote equal opportunity, a humane society and racial harmony
UK Friends Of Healing Focus Orphanage Centre
Associations, Beneficiary group, Social care, Social welfare, SocietyTO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO RELIEVE THE POVERTY AND SICKNESS OF ORPHANED CHILDREN AGED BETWEEN 3 AND 15 IN THE BUSIIRO VILLAGE, LUUKA DISTRICT, UGANDA, IN SUCH WAYS AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL THINK FIT. WE BELIEVE EVERY PERSON SHOULD BE ABLE TO ENJOY ALL THE RIGHTS ENSHRINED IN THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS WITHOUT DISTINCTION.
Friends Of Acted (uk)
Associations, Heritage, Social welfare, SocietyPrevention or relief of poverty, sickness and preservation and protection of health.Advancement of education.Preservation and protection of historical sites.Promotion of human rights as set out in Universal Declaration of Human Rights and UN conventions.Promotion of sustainable development.
Greenwich Coalition For Equality And Human Rights
SocietyThe charitable activities of the charity is to eliminate social discrimination on the ground of race, gender, disability, religion, sexual orientation and also to advance education and raising awareness in the field of equality and diversity. In addition, the charity aims at promoting the activities to foster understanding between people from diverse backgrounds and conducting research on equalit.
Rehoboth Centre Rccg, Reddish
Charitable activities, SocietyThe charity promotes Human rights/ Religious or racial harmony/ Equality or diversity Religious harmony. We preserve public order, promote ethical standards of conduct, moral/ mental welfare or moral improvements, gift for a particular locality, promotion of patriotic purposes. We achieve these through education, interfaith activities, advise, advocacy and making grants to individuals,
The Jolanta And Max Neufeld Charitable Trust
SocietyIn support of its general charitable objectives the trust have in the past year made donations to support charities active in protecting civil liberties and promoting penal reform.
Public Welfare Trust
Social welfare, Society- The promotion and protection of good health and relief of sickness of the general public in Pakistan and the UK- The advancement of education of the general public and the relief of poverty of people in need, in Pakistan and the UK - To promote Human rights throughout the world - Promotion of religious harmony for the benefit of the public- The promotion of equality and diversity
Reportout
Charitable activities, SocietyReportOUT are a global human rights organisation for sexual and gender minorities. We research, educate and campaign. ReportOUT document and monitor the human rights abuses against sexual and gender minorities in every nation state and we use this to educate and campaign for social change.
European Guide Dog Federation
Animals, SocietyTHE EUROPEAN GUIDE DOG FEDERATION (EGDF) IS A EUROPEAN LEVEL DISABILITY UMBRELLA BODY OF ORGANISATIONS REPRESENTING GUIDE DOG USERS AND SERVICE PROVIDERS.OUR VISION IS THAT GUIDE DOG USERS, WHEREVER THEY LIVE IN EUROPE, ARE ABLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL HUMAN RIGHTS, ESPECIALLY THEIR RIGHT TO INDEPENDENT MOBILITY AND ACCESS TO TRANSPORT, THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT AND TECHNOLOGY.
Nahamu
Charitable activities, Religion, SocietyResearch into human rights (HR) issues in particular, but not exclusively, within the Jewish community; raising awareness/educating the public about HR; providing technical advice on HR matters; contributing to sound administration of HR law; commenting on proposed HR legislation/policy; promoting public support/respect for HR, analysis of extremism as it relates to the Jewish community
New Hope Rural Community Trust
Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Health, Saving of lives, SocietyPARTNER TRUST TO A TRUST IN INDIA. AWARENESS & FUND RAISING ON BEHALF OF LEPROSY RELIEF, HIV CARE, TRIBAL HEALTH CARE & CIVIL RIGHTS, WELL MOTHER & BABY TRAVELLING HEALTH WORKERS, POLIO CORRECTIVE SURGERY, CATARACT SURGERY & AFTERCARE, RESPONSE TO NATURAL DISASTERS.
Indigenous People's Cultural Support Trust
Economic and community development, SocietyDevelops projects with indigenous communities in the areas of health, education, forest retention and regeneration, human rights, income generation, preservation of traditional knowledge, cultural reinforcement, communications and use of appropriate technology. Also public information and education to raise the profile of indigenous people in order to gain support for their cultures.
The Arpad & Alena Rosner Foundation
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, SocietyIn the first few years of the charity, the trustees expect to be making grants in fields such as: a) education b) citizenship and community development c) human rights, conflict resolution and reconciliationThe Foundation will work with other appropriate charities in the UK.The Foundation does not consider any unsolicited applications for grants.
Alpha Trust Som-UK LTD
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Society- Establishment of education- Health- Youth development- Agriculture- Fisheries- Income generation activities- Building and human rights protection;
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many human-rights society charities are there in the UK?
There are 373 registered human-rights society charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the human-rights society charities by income?
International Rescue Committee, U.k is the largest by latest reported annual income (£116.5m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of human-rights society charities?
Human-rights society charities reported a combined annual income of £1.2bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for human-rights society charities?
Across all human-rights society charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 82.9%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of human-rights society charities?
Human-rights society charities have an average annual income of £578k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.