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The Mines Advisory Group

Notable UK charity

Also known as: Mines Advisory Group, Mag

Our vision is a safe & secure future for men,women & children affected by armed violence & conflict.MAG assists people through mine action & Arms Management & Destruction.We seek to address the human impact of landmines,cluster munitions & ERW & we work to reduce the risk & impact of unplanned explosions at munitions sites & the risk of weapons & munitions being diverted to the illicit arms trade.

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Activities & Mission

Our vision is a safe & secure future for men,women & children affected by armed violence & conflict.MAG assists people through mine action & Arms Management & Destruction.We seek to address the human impact of landmines,cluster munitions & ERW & we work to reduce the risk & impact of unplanned explosions at munitions sites & the risk of weapons & munitions being diverted to the illicit arms trade.

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 23 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£99,273,000
Latest Expenditure
£99,504,000

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 99.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 63% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £877,000
Charitable Activities £98,136,000
Other Trading £12,000
Investments £7,000
Other Income £241,000

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £98,898,000
Raising Funds £606,000
Governance £191,000
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£99,273,000
£99,504,000£98,898,000£6,149,000£5,936,0005809 / 3
2023
£91,918,000
£92,402,000£91,808,000£6,380,000£6,199,0005589 / 0
2022
£87,399,000
£86,184,000£85,740,000£6,864,000£6,358,0000 / 0
2021
£76,258,000
£75,415,000£75,047,000£5,649,000£5,227,0005449 / 2
2020
£119,874,000
£120,291,000£119,688,000£4,806,000£3,500,0005201 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Mines Advisory Group

What does The Mines Advisory Group do?

Our vision is a safe & secure future for men,women & children affected by armed violence & conflict.MAG assists people through mine action & Arms Management & Destruction.We seek to address the human impact of landmines,cluster munitions & ERW & we work to reduce the risk & impact of unplanned explosions at munitions sites & the risk of weapons & munitions being diverted to the illicit arms trade.

How much income did The Mines Advisory Group report in 2024?

The Mines Advisory Group reported total income of £99.27m and reported expenditure of £99.50m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Mines Advisory Group?

The Mines Advisory Group has a program ratio of 99.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 79% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Mines Advisory Group registered as a charity?

The Mines Advisory Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 October 2000 as charity number 1083008. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs The Mines Advisory Group?

The Mines Advisory Group is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Julia Palca. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Mines Advisory Group operate?

The Mines Advisory Group operates across 23 areas, including Angola, Bosnia And Herzegovina, Burkina Faso and 20 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is The Mines Advisory Group a registered charity?

Yes — The Mines Advisory Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1083008.

Details

Address
Suite A
Department XYZ
2 Hardman Boulevard
Spinningfields
Manchester
Registration Date
24 October 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3973418
Charity Number
1083008

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Trustees

Julia Palca Chair
Angela Mulholland-Wells
Anna Katarina Bertmar Khan
Dr Mark Alexander Grant
Frances Helen Milner
Harbinder Kaur
John Kumar Malik
Judith Gough
Khaleel Desai
Nesta Kuziwa Mauwa Hatendi
Patrick Costello
Peter Jones CMG
Also governs 1 other charity
Renata Dwan
Sir Ralph William Wooddisse

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Mines Advisory Group
  • Mag

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