Stopwatch

StopWatch is a coalition of legal experts, academics, citizens and civil liberties campaigners. We aim to address excess and disproportionate stop and search, promote best practice and ensure fair, effective policing for all.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£168,419

Latest Expenditure

£308,253

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 19.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £324,379

Charitable Activities £217,448

Other Trading £0

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £106,707

Raising Funds £0

Governance £0

Grants to Institutions £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£168,419	£308,253				0 / 37
2024	£281,346	£291,504				0 / 5
2023	£247,529	£283,074				0 / 5
2022	£279,137	£224,309				0 / 24
2021	£541,827	£106,707	£106,707	£488,301	£49,984	3 / 20

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Frequently asked questions about Stopwatch

What does Stopwatch do?

How much income did Stopwatch report in 2025?

Stopwatch reported total income of £168k and reported expenditure of £308k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Stopwatch registered as a charity?

Stopwatch was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 June 2015 as charity number 1161908. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Stopwatch?

Stopwatch is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is NEENA SAMOTA. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Stopwatch operate?

Stopwatch operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Stopwatch a registered charity?

Yes — Stopwatch is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161908.