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The Human Dignity Trust

THE HUMAN DIGNITY TRUST IS AN ORGANISATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS SUPPORTING LOCAL PARTNERS TOUPHOLD HUMAN RIGHTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW IN COUNTRIES WHERE HOMOSEXUALITY IS CRIMINALISED.THE TRUST PROVIDES PRO BONO TECHNICAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES AT THE REQUEST OF, AND IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ACTIVISTS, THEIR LAWYERS AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS.

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Activities & Mission

THE HUMAN DIGNITY TRUST IS AN ORGANISATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS SUPPORTING LOCAL PARTNERS TOUPHOLD HUMAN RIGHTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW IN COUNTRIES WHERE HOMOSEXUALITY IS CRIMINALISED.THE TRUST PROVIDES PRO BONO TECHNICAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES AT THE REQUEST OF, AND IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ACTIVISTS, THEIR LAWYERS AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS.

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 75 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,077,389
Latest Expenditure
£1,876,661

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 33% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 143). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 90.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 30% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 14.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 22% 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

Donations & Legacies £100,561
Charitable Activities £1,942,010
Other Trading £0
Investments £33,024
Other Income £1,794

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,697,615
Raising Funds £179,046
Governance £100,887
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
£2,077,389
£1,876,661£1,697,615£1,403,308£1,344,39214 / 0
2024
£1,752,436
£1,435,178£1,302,544£1,202,580£1,006,85614 / 20
2023
£1,493,598
£1,372,708£1,249,174£821,611£623,91012 / 0
2022
£1,386,272
£1,206,116£1,082,534£700,721£503,42610 / 0
2021
£1,124,261
£935,181£817,417£520,565£520,56510 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Human Dignity Trust

What does The Human Dignity Trust do?

THE HUMAN DIGNITY TRUST IS AN ORGANISATION OF INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS SUPPORTING LOCAL PARTNERS TOUPHOLD HUMAN RIGHTS AND CONSTITUTIONAL LAW IN COUNTRIES WHERE HOMOSEXUALITY IS CRIMINALISED.THE TRUST PROVIDES PRO BONO TECHNICAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND ADVISORY SERVICES AT THE REQUEST OF, AND IN COLLABORATION WITH LOCAL ACTIVISTS, THEIR LAWYERS AND OTHER HUMAN RIGHTS DEFENDERS.

How much income did The Human Dignity Trust report in 2025?

The Human Dignity Trust reported total income of £2.08m and reported expenditure of £1.88m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Human Dignity Trust?

The Human Dignity Trust has a program ratio of 81.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 33% of UK Society charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 143 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Human Dignity Trust registered as a charity?

The Human Dignity Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 August 2014 as charity number 1158093. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs The Human Dignity Trust?

The Human Dignity Trust is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Conway Blake. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Human Dignity Trust operate?

The Human Dignity Trust operates across 75 areas, including Afghanistan, Algeria, Angola and 72 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Human Dignity Trust a registered charity?

Yes — The Human Dignity Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158093.

Details

Address
Human Dignity Trust
4th floor West - Quality House
5 - 9 Quality Court
Chancery Lane
London
WC2A 1HP
Registration Date
1 August 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5020810
Charity Number
1158093

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Trustees

Conway Blake Chair
Andrew David Arthur Miller
Emma Jayne Cusdin
Kenneth Jones
Luis Alfonso Barroso
Patrick Doris
Professor Michael Kwame Addo
Sara Jane Wilbourne

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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