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.
Activities & Mission
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.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 9% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 86% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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?
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.
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.
How efficient is Stopwatch?
Stopwatch has a program ratio of 19.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 9% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 205 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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.
Details
2 Langley Lane
Vauxhall
London
SW8 1GB
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- 14 May 2026
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