Activities

As described by the charity on the register

We work to advance media freedom, foster more inclusive economies, and promote human rights. Through news, media development, free legal assistance and convening initiatives, we combine our unique services to drive systemic change. We believe that societies around the world should be free, fair and informed.

Latest income

£22.7m

Expenditure

£22.5m

Financial year end

2024-12-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2020-12-31 £12.6m £11.4m
2021-12-31 £15.7m £13.5m
2022-12-31 £15.4m £16.0m
2023-12-31 £18.4m £19.1m
2024-12-31 £22.7m £22.5m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2024-12-31 · consolidated (group) figures

Income mix

Donations & legacies £12.2m
Charitable activities £10.0m
Trading £0
Investment income £3k
Total income £22.7m

Spending

Charitable spend £22.2m
Raising funds £286k
Grants to institutions £0
Governance £0
Total expenditure £22.5m

Balance sheet

Reserves £5.6m
Total funds £9.3m
— restricted £3.2m
— unrestricted £5.6m
— endowment £454k
Total assets £9.3m
Cash £11.5m

People

Employees 166

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • General Charitable Purposes
  • Education/training
  • Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

Who it helps

  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies
  • The General Public/mankind

How it works

  • Provides Services
  • Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
  • Other Charitable Activities

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.