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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Santa Marta Group
Beneficiary group, Crime and Justice, Religion, SocietySanta Marta Group is a human rights charity, rooted in the Catholic Church, working with people of all faiths and none, which recognises the structural nature of modern slavery and human trafficking and works to end it. It seeks to mobilise the energies and commitment of law enforcement and civil society to eradicate modern slavery and human trafficking.
People And Planet Student Activities Limited
Beneficiary group, SocietyWorking with young people to promote human rights, environmental protection and active citizenship
Equally Ours
Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, SocietyEqually Ours main activities are: building voluntary sector capacity to advance equality and human rights through a website, e-newsletter and monthly member meetings; informing policy and practice through research, reports, events, guidance, policy briefings and building greater public consensus about the value of equality and human rights
The Farthing Trust
SocietyThe Trust was formed as a vehicle to meet charitable causes in any area of the world. All manner of charitable causes are supported, predominantly in the areas of education, faith, health, human rights and reconciliation and the relief of those in need. The Trust rarely supports GAP year students or applications for educational courses. The Trust prioritizes small projects with "seed corn" funding
Centre For The Advancement Of Development And Human Rights
Charitable activities, Economic and community development, Education, SocietyWe work with various communities in South East London and assist them to be economically independent through entrepreneurial and business development schemes and training programmes. At the same time, we also provide free legal advice and representation to individuals that we consider to be indigent and/or incapable of navigating the complex legal process that they are often faced with.
Middle East Concern - UK
SocietyMONITORING ABUSES OF HUMAN RIGHTS  SEEKING REDRESS FOR THE VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE  RELIEVING NEED AMONG THE VICTIMS OF HUMAN RIGHTS ABUSE  RESEARCH INTO HUMAN RIGHTS ISSUES  EDUCATING THE PUBLIC ABOUT HUMAN RIGHTS 0001
The Leri Charitable Trust
Beneficiary group, Social welfare, SocietyFull details of the charity's areas of support are contained in the annual accounts and include those in need by reason of poverty, youth, age, ill-health, disability,financial hardship.human rights, religious or racial harmony or equality and diversity; education, the arts, health and care of the elderly;refugees and asylum seekers. Applications for grants are by invitation only
United Nations Association - UK
Social welfare, SocietyUNA-UK supports the aims of the United Nations: poverty eradication, conflict resolution, sustainable development and human rights for all. As the country's leading source of independent information on the UN, we seek to build a better understanding of the challenges facing the world and how to address them, through research, public information, educational resources, and outreach.
Phoenix Social Enterprise Limited
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Economic and community development, Education, Research, SocietyPhoenix Social Enterprise Ltd provides employment, education and training opportunities in the UK and Europe. We also conference facilities and rented offices, focus on building the capacity of individuals and organisations underpinned by a philosophy of equality and human rights. We cater for people aged 16-65, people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities, but not exclusively.
World Education Berkshire
Education, SocietyRISC is a Development Education Centre. We work with schools and community groups to raise the profile of global issues and promote action for sustainable development, human rights and social justice.
Equidem
SocietyEquidem is an independent, non-political human rights and labour rights charity working globally and locally to promote the rights of marginalised communities, accountability for serious violations, and developing the human rights movement.
The British Institute Of Human Rights
Charitable activities, SocietyProvide information and other resources Develop and deliver training and consultancy Lead and/or collaborate on demonstration and pilot projects across the voluntary and community and public sectors Undertake research and policy analysis Lobby national government and Parliament, conduct media activity and campaigns and occasional strategic legal interventions
Room To Heal
Beneficiary group, Economic and community development, Education, Health, Leisure, SocietyRoom to Heal is a healing community for asylum seekers and refugees who have suffered torture and gross human rights violations. It provides therapeutic support groups,individual counselling/casework, and a range of creative activities, including a Mindfulness for trauma programme, a community gardening/social project, story-telling workshops, ESOL classes and rural community building retreats.
The Halo Project
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, SocietyThe Halo Project supports BME women and families with specialist advocacy by promoting the human rights of women through empowerment, education and specialist intervention programmes including emergency specialist accommodation. Our services, programmes & provision enhances safety & protection through trauma-informed approaches developed through lived experiences, preventing abuse and harm.
Bild Restraint Reduction Network
SocietyOur vision is for a society which respects and protects the rights of all people (staff and patients). We want to create a culture of respect for human rights across education, health and social care services so the services are safe, dignified and respect people's autonomy and well-being, and reduce reliance on restrictive practices.
'just Love'
Charitable activities, Education, Social welfare, SocietyTo advance the kingdom of God through the inspiring and releasing of all Christian students (and others connected with universities), and to engage with the prevention and relief of poverty, the advancement of health, the relief of those in need through any disadvantage, the promotion of human rights, harmony and equality, and the advancement of religion, through advocacy, action and prayer.
Rights And Security International
Charitable activities, SocietyWe draw on the lessons of Northern Ireland to promote, protect and monitor human rights in the context of government engagement in conflict and countering terrorism. Through rigorous fact-finding investigations, advocacy and network-building, we hold those in power to account for human rights abuses, in order to achieve change, equal justice and accountability.
Hong Kong Watch
Charitable activities, SocietyPromotion of human rights in Hong Kong by: monitoring abuses, research into human rights issues and providing technical advice; publishing in-depth reports; raising awareness of, and promoting public support for, human rights issues; facilitating discussion and engagement with human rights in civil society; and international advocacy of human rights.
Global Link (lancaster)
SocietyGlobal Link is a Development Education Centre, providing creative and participatory learning experiences, to increase awareness of the global dimension and action towards a more fair and sustainable world. These include the 8 key concepts of: global interdependence, values and perceptions, sustainable development, social justice, diversity, citizenship, human rights, and conflict resolution.
Release Eritrea
SocietyIT IS A HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANISATIONADVANCING EDUCATION AND RAISING AWARENESS IN EQUALITY AND DIVERSITYDO ACTIVITIES TO FOSTER UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN PEOPLE FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDSEDUCATING THE PUBLIC OF DIFFERENT RELIGIOUS BELIEFSPROMOTING HUMAN RIGHTS BY MONITORING ABUSE OF HUMAN RIGHTS, RELIEVING NEED AMONG THE VICTIMS,RAISING AWARENESS
Human Rights Protection Fund
Crime and Justice, SocietyThe charity provides practical and financial support to transform the lives of prisoners of conscience - people who have exercised a, non-violent, act of conscience to uphold their or others' human rights and consequently suffered persecution.
Down Syndrome International
SocietyProviding support networks and assistance to people with Down syndrome and those who live and work with them throughout the world. Committed to ensuring quality of life and human rights for all people with Down syndrome worldwide.
Right To Education Initiative
SocietyRTE promotes education as a human right, making international and national law accessible to everybody. We conduct research and legal analysis and we develop tools and guides to help understand and effectively use human rights mechanisms to claim and enforce the right to education.
Shiva Trust
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Education, Religion, Research, SocietyEverything we do: educates, empowers and supports children, young people and adults; to create a successful foundation for their life; with a strong focus on achieving Happiness and reaching their True Potential. We achieve this through: Campaigning for Human Rights, A Global Life School with Courses/classes/educational material based on Hindu philosophy and practices, and Community Outreach
Dpi - Democratic Progress Institute
Arts, SocietyActivities Include:Litigation and AdvocacyMissions and Fact FindingPublic AwarenessCapacity Building Publications
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.