The Civil Liberties Trust
Also known as: Civil Liberties Trust
Provision of support in relation to civil liberties and human rights
Activities & Mission
Provision of support in relation to civil liberties and human rights
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.
Country
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 56% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 143). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,730,418 | £2,662,501 | £2,533,535 | £3,419,501 | £617,088 | 0 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,819,239 | £1,949,815 | £1,828,517 | £3,351,584 | £300,079 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,385,941 | £2,192,904 | £2,076,660 | £3,482,160 | £199,452 | 0 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,401,307 | £1,811,888 | £1,711,377 | £3,289,123 | £216,181 | 0 / 0 |
| 2020 | £1,378,108 | £1,740,140 | £1,684,958 | £2,699,704 | £202,105 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Civil Liberties Trust
What does The Civil Liberties Trust do?
Provision of support in relation to civil liberties and human rights
How much income did The Civil Liberties Trust report in 2024?
The Civil Liberties Trust reported total income of £2.73m and reported expenditure of £2.66m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Civil Liberties Trust?
The Civil Liberties Trust has a program ratio of 92.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 143 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Civil Liberties Trust registered as a charity?
The Civil Liberties Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 August 1993 as charity number 1024948. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs The Civil Liberties Trust?
The Civil Liberties Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christina Blacklaws. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Civil Liberties Trust operate?
The Civil Liberties Trust operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is The Civil Liberties Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The Civil Liberties Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1024948.
Details
26-30 Strutton Ground
LONDON
SW1P 2HR
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Civil Liberties Trust
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated