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The Equal Rights Trust

Also known as: Equal Rights

The Equal Rights Trust is an independent international organisation whose purpose is to combat discrimination and promote equality as a fundamental human right and a basic principle of social justice.It focuses on the complex relationship between different types of discrimination, developing strategies for translating the principles of equality into practice.

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Activities & Mission

The Equal Rights Trust is an independent international organisation whose purpose is to combat discrimination and promote equality as a fundamental human right and a basic principle of social justice.It focuses on the complex relationship between different types of discrimination, developing strategies for translating the principles of equality into practice.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£230,538
Latest Expenditure
£248,912

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 148.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 97% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 205). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 4.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 40% 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

Donations & Legacies £260,703
Charitable Activities £327,258
Other Trading £0
Investments £33
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £872,040
Raising Funds £20,699
Governance £20,399
Grants to Institutions £379,996
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 2024.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£230,538
£248,9120 / 0
2023
£285,657
£303,9930 / 0
2022
£452,979
£423,1930 / 0
2021
£587,994
£892,739£872,040£30,333£5,7215 / 0
2020
£288,793
£616,6690 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Equal Rights Trust

What does The Equal Rights Trust do?

The Equal Rights Trust is an independent international organisation whose purpose is to combat discrimination and promote equality as a fundamental human right and a basic principle of social justice.It focuses on the complex relationship between different types of discrimination, developing strategies for translating the principles of equality into practice.

How much income did The Equal Rights Trust report in 2024?

The Equal Rights Trust reported total income of £231k and reported expenditure of £249k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Equal Rights Trust?

The Equal Rights Trust has a program ratio of 148.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% of UK Society charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 205 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Equal Rights Trust registered as a charity?

The Equal Rights Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2006 as charity number 1113288. It has been registered for 20 years.

Who runs The Equal Rights Trust?

The Equal Rights Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Evelyn Collins. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Equal Rights Trust operate?

The Equal Rights Trust operates across 2 areas: Kenya and England And Wales.

Is The Equal Rights Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Equal Rights Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1113288.

Details

Address
Equal Rights Trust
167-169 Great Portland Street
5th Floor
London
W1W 5PF
Registration Date
15 March 2006
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4018949
Charity Number
1113288

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Trustees

Evelyn Collins Chair
Niall Crowley
Novide Refahi
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Maria de la Cruz Rachid
Quinn Parker McKew
Robert Geoffrey Bruere Allen

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Equal Rights

Data & trust

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