HUMAN RIGHTS SOLIDARITY
We promote human rights through advocacy, education, and support. We work towards this through a combination of coaching and support; human rights and international law education and advocacy; research, monitoring and urgent actions on human rights violations; and utilising human rights complaint mechanisms. We empower individuals and communities to uphold and protect human rights.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity closed the financial year with a net operating surplus of £3,202 and held total net assets of £45,392. The trustees report that the organization is financially secure with strong reserves, noting a policy to hold unrestricted reserves equivalent to five to six months of core operating costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity is well-placed to continue delivering its charitable aims in the coming year.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants and funds continued to form the core of our income and accounted for approximately 68% of total revenue (£75,379).”
“Total funds raised: £87,000 • Cost of fundraising: £3,450 (covering marketing, platform, and event costs)” — page 16
“HRS aims to hold unrestricted reserves equivalent to five to six months of core operating costs”
Trustees
- MEHMET OZDEMIRchair
- BURHAN ALI EROL
- Dr BENGISU BASSOY
- Dr HUSAMETTIN ERDAMAR
- ELIF KANLIOGLU
- ILKER URKMEZ
- MELIKE GURAY
- MERVE ASLANGOREN
- TUGRUL KARAKAYA
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £110k | £107k |
| 31/08/2024 | £78k | £59k |
| 31/08/2023 | £31k | £7k |
Common questions
Is HUMAN RIGHTS SOLIDARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity closed the financial year with a net operating surplus of £3,202 and held total net assets of £45,392. The trustees report that the organization is financially secure with strong reserves, noting a policy to hold unrestricted reserves equivalent to five to six months of core operating costs. Per the trustees' report, the charity is well-placed to continue delivering its charitable aims in the coming year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds HUMAN RIGHTS SOLIDARITY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HUMAN RIGHTS SOLIDARITY as a grant recipient include THE SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND ARETHUSA, THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND ARETHUSA | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/10/2025 | £20k | Know Your Rights Belong with Confidence: Empowering Migrants Across the UK |
| Sport England | 29/09/2025 | £15k | Exercise & Engage & Empower - Sports for Immigrant Families |
| Sport England | 29/07/2024 | £12k | Hoops for Hope Expanded: Empowering Youth |
| Postcode Lottery | 28/06/2024 | £10k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/06/2024 | £20k | Welcome Aboard: Immigrant Transition & Support Services |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2023 | £10k | Supporting Refugees; Asylum Seekers; and Migrants through Human Rights Workshops |
| UK government | 19/05/2023 | £13k | ALB-Sport England-Hoops for Hope Empowering Immigrant Youth Through Basketball |
| Sport England | 19/05/2023 | £13k | Hoops for Hope Empowering Immigrant Youth Through Basketball |