Rights and Security International
Registered charity 1048335 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as BRITISH IRISH RIGHTS WATCH, RIGHTS WATCH, RIGHTS WATCH UK
We draw on the lessons of Northern Ireland to promote, protect and monitor human rights in the context of government engagement in conflict and countering terrorism. Through rigorous fact-finding investigations, advocacy and network-building, we hold those in power to account for human rights abuses, in order to achieve change, equal justice and accountability.
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Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased from £681,864 in 2023 to £438,529 in 2024, while expenditure fell from £673,620 to £498,763. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £185,677, which falls within its stated policy target of three to six months of unrestricted funds (approximately £110,000 to £220,000).
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three to six months of unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets (held: £186k)
“We aim to hold the equivalent of three to six months of unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets in reserves, currently approximately £110,000 to £220,000.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Corporate structure
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- The AB Charitable Trust — “We are very grateful to the following trusts and foundations, among others, for their support: The AB Charitable Trust” (source page)
- The Aziz Foundation — “Previous supporters include The Aziz Foundation” (source page)
Company officers (Companies House)
Current officers of the charity’s own company per the Companies House register, cross-checked against the Charity Commission trustee list by name. A director not on the trustee list is usually a timing or naming difference between the two registers — check both records before drawing conclusions.
- ASHRAF, Sofia — director, appointed 14/08/2025on trustee list
- LEAVER, Nicole Isabella — director, appointed 14/08/2025on trustee list
- MCHUGH, Ciara Jacqueline — director, appointed 14/08/2025on trustee list
- VELASQUEZ RUIZ, Marco Alberto — director, appointed 14/08/2025not on trustee list
- VENES, Dina — director, appointed 30/09/2022not on trustee list
- EDWARDS, Stephen Richard — director, appointed 16/11/2015on trustee list
Official officers record.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2023)
Reported reserves equal ~3.2 months of spending — below the median for charities its size (median 7.0 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 0.0% of total income — below the median for charities its size (2.9%) (benchmarks).
- Ciara J McHugh
- Dina Hashem
- Marco Alberto Velazquez Ruiz
- Miqdaad Versi
- Nicole Leaver
- Sofia Ashraf
- Stephen Edwards
- Wilder Tayler
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northern Ireland
Income and spending
Common questions
Is Rights and Security International financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased from £681,864 in 2023 to £438,529 in 2024, while expenditure fell from £673,620 to £498,763. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £185,677, which falls within its stated policy target of three to six months of unrestricted funds (approximately £110,000 to £220,000). Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Rights and Security International?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Rights and Security International as a grant recipient include THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST, JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION, THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, THE PORTRACK CHARITABLE TRUST, MISS E F RATHBONE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
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