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The Halo Trust

Notable UK charity

HALO1. Helps to eliminate the threat to lives and livelihoods posed by landmines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW);2. Designs and delivers physical security & stockpile management (PSSM) of explosive ammunition for the protection of civilians;3. Reduces the potential for armed violence in fragile states;4. Responds rapidly to crises to alleviate suffering and enable humanitarian efforts.

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Activities & Mission

HALO1. Helps to eliminate the threat to lives and livelihoods posed by landmines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW);2. Designs and delivers physical security & stockpile management (PSSM) of explosive ammunition for the protection of civilians;3. Reduces the potential for armed violence in fragile states;4. Responds rapidly to crises to alleviate suffering and enable humanitarian efforts.

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.

Show all 27 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£165,647,000
Latest Expenditure
£163,115,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £4,340,000
Charitable Activities £159,729,000
Other Trading £0
Investments £886,000
Other Income £692,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £162,261,000
Raising Funds £854,000
Governance £144,000
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£165,647,000
£163,115,000£162,261,000£31,444,000£10,600,00011216 / 0
2024
£147,567,000
£145,076,000£144,390,000£28,873,000£7,660,00011027 / 0
2023
£128,437,000
£120,955,000£120,403,000£26,184,000£6,640,00010390 / 0
2022
£94,925,000
£95,258,000£94,870,000£7,944,000£5,532,0009741 / 0
2021
£89,884,000
£89,608,000£89,337,000£8,317,000£6,986,0008296 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Halo Trust

What does The Halo Trust do?

HALO1. Helps to eliminate the threat to lives and livelihoods posed by landmines and Explosive Remnants of War (ERW);2. Designs and delivers physical security & stockpile management (PSSM) of explosive ammunition for the protection of civilians;3. Reduces the potential for armed violence in fragile states;4. Responds rapidly to crises to alleviate suffering and enable humanitarian efforts.

How much income did The Halo Trust report in 2025?

The Halo Trust reported total income of £165.65m and reported expenditure of £163.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Halo Trust registered as a charity?

The Halo Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 1991 as charity number 1001813. It has been registered for 35 years.

Who runs The Halo Trust?

The Halo Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is Lord Jonathan Douglas Evans KCB DL. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Halo Trust operate?

The Halo Trust operates across 27 areas, including Afghanistan, Angola, Armenia and 24 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Halo Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Halo Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001813.

Details

Address
CARRONFOOT
CARRONBRIDGE
THORNHILL
DG3 5BF
Registration Date
5 February 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1001813
Charity Number
1001813

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Trustees

Lord Jonathan Douglas Evans KCB DL Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Anthony Patrick Mycroft Beeley
Bradley Tirpak
Caroline Philippa Wicks
Emma Sky OBE
Faeth Birch
Farzana Baduel
John Alexander Deans
John Raine CMG OBE
Also governs 2 other charities
Lieutenant General Sir Barnabas William Benjamin White-Spunner KCB CBE
Lord Michael Hintze
Lucia Veronica Halpern
Also governs 1 other charity
Stephen William Teal

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