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.

1,002 charities have been tagged with this tag. This represents 0.49% 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	305	0.43%
£10k - £100k	201	0.29%
£100k - £250k	117	0.52%
£250k - £500k	98	0.88%
£500k - £1m	78	1.12%
£1m - £10m	104	1.13%
Over £10m	33	1.46%
Total	936	0.48%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	474	0.28%
ccni	43	0.61%
oscr	485	1.94%
Total	1,002	0.49%

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.	£339,336,903
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	£173,818,407
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
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
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.	£104,066,000
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.	£74,790,071
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.	£68,751,054
Enable Scotland (Leading The Way) [Charity number: SC021731] 2.1 The company's Objects are: 2.1.1 the relief of those in need, the advancement of health, education, community development and human rights, the promotion of equality and diversity, and the relief of unemployment. 2.1.2 in furtherance of these objects, the company may provide, develop or support care, support and community services, including employability and educational provision. promote rights, independence and social inclusion. support families, carers and community organisations. undertake or disseminate research. and carry out any other activities in furtherance of the Objects.	£65,515,841
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

Ten random charities¶

Name	Latest income
STOP UYGHUR GENOCIDE [Charity number: 1200772] The advancement of human rights, in particular the rights of Uyghur people and other Turkic groups in the Uyghur Region of northwest China and such persons living in exile by raising awareness, commenting on proposed legislation, monitoring the abuses of the human rights, conducting research and promoting public support for the protection of human rights.	£129,952
HUMAN RIGHTS FOCUS [Charity number: 1142303] advocacy and support services to disadvantaged groups
THE SAM PEGRAM HUMANITARIAN FOUNDATION [Charity number: 1204789] Provision of housing in York for refugees.Funding a full scholarship at the University of York for a student to study for an LLM in International Human Rights Law and Practice.Provision of grant funding for charities that provide support for People on the Move in England and WalesProvision of grant funding for charities that provide support for People on the Move in Jordan	£2,030,967
Schoolhouse Volunteering Trust [Charity number: SC042048] (a) To extend volunteering opportunities overseas through Schoolhouse Volunteering to those of limited financial means (by making awards from the Trust on application). (b) To support the objectives of overseas partner organisations of Schoolhouse Volunteering (by awarding donations from the Trust on application) where they support the advancement of: education. citizenship and community development. participation in sport. the provision of recreational facilities. human rights or reconciliation. and the promotion of equality and diversity.
The Advocacy Project (Scotland) [Charity number: SC020564] 4 The organisation’s purposes are: 4.1 the relief of those in need, by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage, in particular, adults at risk, the physically disabled, persons who are sensory impaired, those with learning difficulties and additional communication and support needs, those with mental health concerns, individuals with problematic substance use and older adults (the “Community”). 4.2 the advancement of education, in particular in respect of individuals within the Community. 4.3 the advancement of human rights, in particular in respect of individuals within the Community. and 4.4 the promotion of equality and diversity, in particular in respect of individuals within the Community, all with a view to relieving the suffering and distress of individuals, in particular, those within the Community, promoting their welfare and improving their quality of life by encouraging individuals within the Community to involve themselves in all aspects of society and, in particular, in those decisions affecting themselves, their families and their carers, through cooperation with the statutory authorities and other agencies.	£1,142,084
Citizens Advice Bureau West Lothian [Charity number: SC000630] 2.1. The Bureau is established for the public benefit in West Lothian (hereinafter called the 'Area of Benefit') by a) the advancement of education b) the relief of poverty c) the advancement of human rights d) advancement of health e) advancement of community development f) or any analogous purpose.	£1,224,979
THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST, NOTTING HILL [Charity number: 1131808] Religious and Community activitiesHelping to alleviate the major problems and issues confronting people in the UK such as Human Trafficking, Abuse of Human rights, Justice issues, Racial and Gender discrimination, Socio -psychological problems, lack of community life, organisational co-operation and support system within and among huge majority of migrantss.	£627,773
Nelson Mandela Scottish Memorial Foundation [Charity number: SC047067] 4 The organisations purposes are: The advancement of heritage and education, particularly through increasing knowledge and understanding of: i) the life and legacy of Nelson Mandela. ii) his role in the struggle for freedom and human rights in South Africa iii) the lessons of that struggle for continued active commitment to human rights, equality and racial harmony iv) the historic role of Glasgow in particular and of Scotland more generally in the world-wide campaign for his release and for human rights in South Africa. v) Scotland?s strong historical connections with other leading South African figures and its wider links with South Africa?s history.	£9,269
THE GREEN ROOM CHARITABLE TRUST [Charity number: 1134766] Grant make and invest in UK registered charities: Human rights, Global poverty, Social enterprises. Environment & sustainability (investment only) and Ethical investments. Charities with sustainable model and enterprise approach. Volunteering should be harnessed wherever possible. Collaboration with charities in same sector. Empowerment of women key. Tackle problems from all angles	£1,386,252
Montrose Congregational Church [Charity number: SC000453] 1. The prevention and relief of poverty 2. The advancement of religion 3. The advancement of civic responsibility or community development 4. 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 5. The promotion of human rights, conflict resolution and reconciliation 6. The promotion of human rights, conflict resolution and reconciliation 7. The promotion of religious or racial harmony 8. The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage	£18,558