THE RIGHTS PRACTICE
We provided training on international human rights law. We supported pilot projects to improve the safeguarding of detainees' rights. We supported legal aid cases. We provided capacity building to Chinese civil society organisations promoting public participation, an end to the use of torture, abolition of the death penalty and protecting the rights of the disabled.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a significant increase in total income to £3,007,564, driven largely by upfront recognition of new EU project grants. Unrestricted reserves stood at £192,854, which the trustees confirmed were sufficient to meet their stated policy target of maintaining three months of operating costs. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee was paid at a rate in excess of £60,000 per annum (2023: one).” — page 24
“One employee was paid at a rate in excess of £60,000 per annum (2023: one).” — page 24
“Charitable activities 3 70,304 2,928,390 2,998,694 713,777” — page 16
“The Rights Practice board had previously agreed the target of keeping a certain level of unrestricted reserves to ensure that core operations can continue for a period of three months in the event of any funding downturn.” — page 8
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from more than £60,000 (FY2024) to Over £60,000 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- ANDREW BRICE TAPPIN
- Alysha Adams
- Catherine Louise Platt
- Daniel Steven Alberman
- James Christopher Jennion
- Kate Antoinette Larsen
- Louise Jones
- PROFESSOR HARRIET EVANS
- Tim Pringle
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.2m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £3.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £716k | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £801k | £862k |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.7m | £866k |
Common questions
Is THE RIGHTS PRACTICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a significant increase in total income to £3,007,564, driven largely by upfront recognition of new EU project grants. Unrestricted reserves stood at £192,854, which the trustees confirmed were sufficient to meet their stated policy target of maintaining three months of operating costs. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified by the auditors. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by SCB (Accountants) Itd..
What does the highest-paid employee of THE RIGHTS PRACTICE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Over £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 3 | £596k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £100k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 2 | £40k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 2 | £17k |
| PAUL HAMLYN FOUNDATION | 1 | £180k |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | 1 | £161k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| THE SIMMONS AND SIMMONS CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £69k |
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- Rights and Security International
- MAKAN RIGHTS
- HONG KONG WATCH
- JUSTICE DEFENDERS
- HARROP HR MISSIONS LTD
- INTERNATIONAL LAWYERS PROJECT
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE RIGHTS PRACTICE | £2.2m | Over £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| Rights and Security International | £439k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| MAKAN RIGHTS | £348k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HONG KONG WATCH | £431k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| JUSTICE DEFENDERS | £2.1m | £170,001 - £180,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HARROP HR MISSIONS LTD | £142k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |