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	0.89%
£500k - £1m	78	1.12%
£1m - £10m	104	1.13%
Over £10m	33	1.47%
Total	936	0.48%

Distribution by charity regulator¶

Regulator	Charities with tag	Percent of all charities
ccew	476	0.28%
ccni	44	0.63%
oscr	482	1.93%
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
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
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
ESTA 414 [Charity number: 1127974] To help the lowest common denominator forgotten, neglected and without hope with medical aid, training programs and mentoring. From London estates to child soldiers in Sierra Leone, rescue orphans and those persecuted in Armenia, Burma, Timor Leste, Sudan and Uganda. Including medical and humanitarian projects, rehabilitation and advocacy for global human rights atrocities, plus social enterprise.	£2,076
IKWRO WOMEN'S RIGHTS ORGANISATION [Charity number: 1151507] to preserve Middle Eastern women's rights and equality, combat discrimination and tackle violence against women eg: 'honour' based violence, forced marriage, child marriage, female genital mutilation, domestic violence, and other forms of gender based violence. IKWRO is committed to women's equality, human rights and to empower women to access their rights and entitlements in the UK.	£1,543,362
People's Postcode Trust [Charity number: SC040387] OBJECTS 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: (i) The prevention or relief of poverty. (ii) The advancement of health. (iii) The advancement of citizenship or community development. (iv) The advancement of the arts, heritage, culture or science. (v) The advancement of public participation in sport. (vi) 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. (vii) The advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation. (viii) The promotion of equality and diversity. (ix) The advancement of environmental protection or improvement. (x) The relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. and (xi) The advancement of animal welfare.	£11,607,846
PHOENIX SOCIAL ENTERPRISE LIMITED [Charity number: 1060956] Phoenix Social Enterprise Ltd provides employment, education and training opportunities in the UK and Europe. We also conference facilities and rented offices, focus on building the capacity of individuals and organisations underpinned by a philosophy of equality and human rights. We cater for people aged 16-65, people from Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities, but not exclusively.	£476,154
Aberdeen Citizens Advice Bureau [Charity number: SC009674] The company's objects are to promote any charitable purposes for the public benefit in (i) Aberdeen City and its environs and (ii) elsewhere by i) the advancement of education by providing clients with information , clarification and understanding of legislation and their legal rights and responsibilities. ii) the relief of those in need by assessing clients' entitlement to welfare benefits, by providing assistance in claiming benefits and by assisting them to appeal against refusal to benefits and by doing so ensure they do not suffer from poverty. iii) the advancement of human rights by ensuring that people do not suffer through ignorance of their human rights and by taking such actions required to redress the situation and restore justice. iv) advancement of health by providing a comprehensive advice service which deals with all aspects of clients problems and alleviates the stress and anxiety caused by unsolved problems. v) advancement of community development by recruiting, training and developing local citizens to be volunteer advisers in the Citizens Advice Bureau who in turn assist members ofthe public in their community and in doing so contribute to the development of their community.	£1,073,760
The Learning to Understand Needs and Abilities Project [Charity number: SC050148] 4.5 In accordance with the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 section 7(2) the charitable purposes of the LUNA Project are as follows: 4.5.1 (b) the advancement of education 4.5.2 (j) the advancement of human rights, conflict resolution or reconciliation 4.5.3 (l) the promotion of equality and diversity 4.5.4 (n) the relief of those in need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage	£969
Scotland’s Housing Network [Charity number: SC042381] 2.1 The advancement of citizenship or community development (including rural or urban regeneration and the promotion of civic responsibility, volunteering, the voluntary sector or the effectiveness or efficiency of charities). 2.2 The prevention or relief of poverty. 2.3 The advancement of environmental protection or improvement. 2.4 The relief of those of need by reason of age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage. 2.5 The advancement of human rights. 2.6 The promotion of equality and diversity. 2.7 The advancement of education (in so far as it promotes purposes 2.1 to 2.6) The foregoing purposes charitable purposes, which are designed to principally benefit those in Scotland and with the Company being focused on enhancing the standard of provision of housing and related services are to be particularly furthered by . (1) undertaking research, study and assessment to benchmark good practice in the provision of housing in Scotland. (2) encouraging and facilitating the sharing of information and experience among members to support good practice (now and in the future) in the provision of housing in Scotland. (3) providing (including to other organisations) training in areas connected with the foregoing. and (4) making representations to other organisations, stakeholders and parties on behalf of the Company regarding practical and policy issues that support good practice (now and in the future) in provision of housing in Scotland.	£802,527
REPRIEVE [Charity number: 1114900] We are an international legal action charity that uses strategic interventions to end the use of the death penalty globally, and to end extreme human rights abuses carried out by states in the context of the so-called "war on terror".	£4,019,375
JUSTICE MEXICO NOW [Charity number: 1177740] Justice Mexico Now -JMN- aims to raise awareness of the human rights violations happening in Mexico, to end corruption and impunity surrounding the Mexican state and to support victims of violence in Mexico. Our mission is to call out human rights abuses and demand an end to impunity.
White Flowers Alba [Charity number: SC047365] 4 The organisation's purposes are: 4.1 The relief of those in need by reason of having suffered, or are suffering, abuse (whether physical, sexual or mental). 4.2 The advancement of the human rights of survivors and sufferers of abuse. and 4.3 The advancement of the health of survivors and sufferers of abuse.