Human rights `SO105`¶

Human rights is a tag in the UK-CAT classification of charities in the UK. It is part of the Society category.

974 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.48% of all charities.

Keywords to find charities¶

UK-CAT categories are applied to charities based on a set of keywords, in the form of a regular expression.

The regular expression used to find charities in this tag is:

Distribution by size of charity¶

Income band	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
Under £10k	283	0.40%
£10k - £100k	214	0.31%
£100k - £250k	101	0.46%
£250k - £500k	92	0.85%
£500k - £1m	79	1.18%
£1m - £10m	100	1.11%
Over £10m	31	1.43%
Total	900	0.47%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	468	0.27%
oscr	459	1.85%
ccni	47	0.65%
Total	974	0.48%

Ten largest charities (by income)¶

Name	Latest income
Oxfam [Charity number: SC039042] To prevent and relieve poverty and to protect the vulnerable, including through humanitarian intervention. . To advance sustainable development. To promote human rights and equality and diversity, in particular where to do so contributes to the prevention and relief of poverty.	£368,000,000
United Kingdom Committee for UNICEF [Charity number: SC043677] 5.1 The objects of the Charity are: 5.2 to promote human rights for children (as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and other relevant United Nations conventions and declarations, and other relevant international and regional human rights instruments) throughout the world. 5.3 To further charitable work for children throughout the world including work through families and their communities for : 5.3.1 The relief of poverty and need. 5.3.2 The provision of education and training. 5.3.3 The promotion and protection of, and provision for , health. and 5.3.4 The protection of children who are vulnerable to exploitation and abuse.	£135,263,000
THE UNITED KINGDOM COMMITTEE FOR UNICEF [Charity number: 1072612] UNICEF is the world's leading organisation working for children. UNICEF works in partnership with families, local communities, partners and governments in over 190 countries and territories to help every child realise their full potential.UNICEF UK raises funds for UNICEF's emergency and development work around the world and advocates for lasting change for children worldwide.	£135,263,000
INTERNATIONAL RESCUE COMMITTEE, U.K [Charity number: 1065972] The International Rescue Committee UK is an independent British charity, established in 1997 as part of the International Rescue Committee network. The IRC provides emergency relief, protection of human rights, post-conflict reconstruction, resettlement assistance & advocacy to those uprooted or affected by violent conflict, oppression and natural disaster in countries around the world.	£116,519,000
Mercy Corps Europe [Charity number: SC030289] The objects of the Company are:- (a) the relief of poverty. (b) the advancement of health. (c) the advancement of community development. (d) the saving of lives. (e) the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. and (f) the advancement of environmental protection	£115,020,028
Enable Scotland [Charity number: SC009024] . The Company’s objects are to primarily promote the relief of those in need and the welfare of children and adults who have a learning disability including the meeting of their needs, and the development of their capabilities. to enable and encourage people who have a learning disability to participate in decisions affecting any area of their lives. and secondly to work with individuals, including those who have a learning disability, their families, carers, including older carers, and other organisations to achieve these aims. In furtherance thereof, but not otherwise, the Company shall seek: The promotion of equality and diversity and the promotion and advancement of human rights, as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other relevant United Nations conventions and declarations, and other relevant international and regional human rights instruments, through campaigning on issues affecting people across Scotland who have learning disabilities, their families and carers and to promote and support local campaigns concerning same. The advancement of health and the relief of those in need by reason of disability through promoting mutual help, information and support amongst people who have learning disabilities, their relatives and friends. To further advance health through the commissioning and facilitation of research, and implementation of findings in practice. The advancement of citizenship or community development through promoting cooperation and understanding between people who have learning disabilities and their relatives, and those providing services to them. To further advance citizenship and community development by creating, facilitating and supporting forums for developing networks, accessing employment opportunities, peer support and information sharing. The relief of those in need by reason of disability through promoting, providing and encouraging the provision of services and facilities for the benefit of people who have a disability, their families and carers. The advancement of education through encouraging research into the causes and management of learning disabilities and to disseminate the useful results of such research. The foregoing objects shall be construed subject to the proviso that the objects of the Company are charitable.	£62,938,503
Al-Khair Foundation [Charity number: SC042234] 3.1.1 The advancement of general and religious education including but not restricted to the study, promotion and support of: (i) primary, secondary, college and university education. (ii) knowledge and understanding of Muslims and the beliefs, teachings and practices of Islam and of any other useful knowledge. (iii) good parenting skills and the protection of women, children and young people. (iv) comparative religion and interfaith dialogue with the aim of securing mutual understanding, tolerance, harmony and peace between Muslims and those who hold different or similar beliefs and follow different or similar ways of life. (vi) art and culture. (vii) enhancing, improving and strengthening local communities by means of promoting community cohesion in particular and supporting community regeneration in general. (viii) the deterrence and prevention of any form of discrimination including but not restricted to racial, religious, disability and gender discrimination. (ix) the prevention of alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (x) the prevention of gambling and debt. (xi) the prevention of crime including any form of terrorism. (xii) the promotion of Islamic Shari'a compliant finance. (xiii) the observance and maintenance of human rights in accordance with the rule of law. 3.1.2 The relief of poverty, sickness, distress and suffering of any persons who are in need including orphans, refugees , disabled and displaced people irrespective of their nationality, race, ethnic origin and religious beliefs including but not restricted to the relief of those who are the victims of : (i) natural disasters including droughts, earthquakes, epidemics, fires, hurricane and goods. (ii) man-made disasters including industrial accidents, social conflict and wars. (iii) racial, religious, disability or gender discrimination. (iv) alcohol and drugs abuse and misuse. (v) gambling and debt. (vi) economic and social deprivation. (vii) crime including any form of terrorism.	£60,980,930
Postcode International Trust [Charity number: SC044835] 3 The Company is incorporated for charitable objects and purposes only with the intention of providing public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere, and in particular the Company is established to promote: 3.1 The prevention or relief of poverty. 3.2 The advancement of education. 3.3 The advancement of health. 3.4 The saving of lives. 3.5 The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 3.5 The promotion of equality and diversity. and 3.6 The advancement of environmental protection and improvement.	£49,378,521
Postcode Justice Trust [Charity number: SC043779] 3. The Company is incorporated for charitable objects and purposes only with the intention of providing public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere, and in particular the Company is established to promote: 3.1 the advancement of education. 3.2 the advancement of health. 3.3 the advancement of citizenship or community development. 3.4 the advancement of public participation in sport. and 3.5 the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. and 3.6 the promotion of equality and diversity.	£49,303,056
Postcode Support Trust [Charity number: SC045861] The Company is incorporated for charitable objects and purposes only with the intention of providing public benefit in Scotland or elsewhere, and in particular the Company is established to promote: 3.1 The advancement of education. 3.2 The promotion of equality and diversity. 3.3 The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. 3.4 The advancement of citizenship or community development. 3.5 The advancement of arts, heritage, culture or science. and 3.6 The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage.	£49,291,538

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
Ulster Human Rights Watch [Charity number: NI101384] 1. Advancement of human rights at home and abroad: It advances human rights at home and abroad, raising awareness of human rights and fundamental freedoms, and cultivating public favour for human rights among the people of Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom and other countries; 2. Advocacy Service: It provides an Advocacy Service for victims and survivors of human rights violations in Northern Ireland, promoting the enforcement of the law in their individual cases, combined with Social Support, and when appropriate assisting them in telling their stories and organising facilitation workshops; 3. Advancement of education: It advances education in human rights and fundamental freedoms for the people of Northern Ireland, the United Kingdom and other countries.	£215,955
THE SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH OF PEACE CIO [Charity number: 1173778] We ensure the continuing welfare and care of all Congregation members. We support charitable activities in the UK, USA, El Salvador and Haiti: education, health benefits, homeless shelters, asylum seekers, trafficked persons, parish and hospital ministries, women, multi-faith groups, social justice, human rights, environmental issues, housing for Haitians and responding to crises as they arise.	£865,423
GLOBAL LEGAL ACTION NETWORK (GLAN) [Charity number: 1167733] GLAN activities include the development of innovative legal actions across borders, challenging states and other powerful actors involved with human rights violations. We work with law schools, academics and legal practitioners to research, develop and pursue legal actions in partnership with local grassroots organisations seeking access to justice.	£1,083,692
SAFETY4SISTERS NORTH WEST [Charity number: 1191686] To promote the human rights of migrant women experiencing gender based violence through support services, individual advocacy, group work, training for agencies, partnerships and networks and awareness raising activities throughout the North West	£554,374
THE BAILEY GATEWAY TRUST [Charity number: 1170337] To further such charitable purposes as the trustees see fit, especially to relieve suffering and to promote spiritual wellbeing including human rights, racial harmony, equality or diversity in the United Kingdom or overseas.	£500
THE ANGLO JEWISH ASSOCIATION [Charity number: 1213955] 3.1 THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE, FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC:3.1.1 TO PROMOTE THE GENERAL EDUCATION OF JEWS AND THE EDUCATION OF OTHER PERSONS IN JEWISH MATTERS;3.1.2 TO ADVANCE THE JEWISH RELIGION;3.1.3 TO RELIEVE POVERTY PARTICULARLY AMONG JEWS;3.1.4 FOR THE RELIEF OF THOSE IN NEED, BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE, PARTICULARLY AMONG JEWS;3.1.5 TO PROMOTE HUMAN RIGHTS (AS SET OUT IN THE UNIVERSAL DECLARATION OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND SUBSEQUENT UNITED NATIONS CONVENTIONS AND DECLARATIONS) OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY BY ANY MEANS THAT IS CHARITABLE UNDER THE LAWS OF ENGLAND AND WALES; AND3.1.6 TO PROMOTE RACIAL AND RELIGIOUS HARMONY BETWEEN JEWISH PEOPLE AND OTHER MEMBERS OF SOCIETY, IN PARTICULAR BY PROMOTING KNOWLEDGE AND MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING OF THE BELIEFS AND PRACTICES OF JEWS.
WAHAMBLA NETWORK [Charity number: 1206470] general Charitable PurposesDisability Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity Children/young PeopleElderly/old People People With DisabilitiesPeople Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial OriginProvides Advocacy/advice/information
YEMENI EDUCATION AND RELIEF ORGANISATION [Charity number: 1086149] Training, Advocacy. Sport, Chilcare, Relief, Overseas, Human rights	£1,050
Positive and Active Behaviour Support Scotland [Charity number: SC049511] 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The advancement of Education by promoting training and best practice in Positive Behaviour Support approaches within the care and education of children and adults with learning disabilities and/or ASN 4.2 The advancement of human rights and promotion of equality by increasing awareness, support, campaigning and advocacy in positive behaviour support to those families and professionals involved in the care and education of children and adults with learning disabilities and/or ASN. 4.3 The relief of those in need by reason of disability or ill-health by promoting sustainable good practice in the care and treatment of people with learning disabilities, additional support needs and caregivers, sharing and developing resources to enhance positive behaviour support, and collaborating with other bodies to promote and enhance their quality of life. 4.4 To advocate for the equality, diversity and human rights of people with learning disabilities, additional support needs and their families/caregivers.	£1,600
Women's Integration Network SCIO [Charity number: SC052085] The organisations purposes are the prevention or relief of poverty, the provision of recreational facilities, or the organisation of recreational activities, with the object of improving the conditions of life for the persons for whom the facilities or activities are primarily intended, the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation and the promotion of equality and diversity for women by/through the following: 1.1 Raising awareness of poverty and challenging the barriers which keep women in poverty, particularly those in or have been in the asylum process. To work together in close liaison with other agencies in highlighting the issues faced by the women we serve, ultimately seeking to bring about social change. Additionally, to educate women on accessing available support in times of crisis. To achieve these goals, we seek through empowerment, education, and community action to effectively reduce the barriers which sustain poverty in populations. 1.2 Promoting equality and diversity within a supportive and informative environment, which values multiculturalism. To educate women in ways to challenge inequality and collectively support them through the barriers they face. To provide access to training and development opportunities, giving women the tools and emotional strength to challenge prejudice and inequality. Furthermore, our purpose is to unite women in the celebration of diverse cultures, where experiences can be shared and learned from. 1.3 Increasing awareness of members' rights through educational programmes, and promoting access to women?s rights organisations. To provide women with a platform to have their voices heard and valued. To acknowledge women's experience of trauma or prejudice throughout their asylum process journey. To support and encourage women to play an active role in their communities. 1.4 Reducing isolation and promote well-being, through the provision of an environment where women can meet together and develop relationships. To provide access to activities promoting health and well-being, including physical and financial support. The organisation holds the health and wellbeing of its members as paramount and will signpost to appropriate agencies, as necessary.	£29,455