UK funding workspaceHuman Rights Relief grants and how to apply
Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1177045
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Human Rights Relief is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1177045. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Iraq, Pakistan, Somalia and Occupied Palestinian Territories and 2 more areas. The register describes its activities as: “We have formally opened our website and social media account for the cio. www.humanrightsrelief.co.uk.” Its charitable objects are: “1) the prevention or relief of poverty in kashmir, Pakistan, palestine, the middle east and anywhere else in the world by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.2) to promote Human Rights (as set out in the universal…” In the year to 31 May 2025 it reported income of £1,710 and spending of £1,810.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£1,710
Latest spending
£1,810
- What it funds
- Prevention or relief of povertyOther charitable purposes
- Who it helps
- The general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 May 2025 | £1,710 | £1,810 |
| 30 Dec 2023 | £1,914 | £1,360 |
| 30 Jun 2022 | £3,823 | £1,710 |
| 30 Apr 2021 | £3,522 | £0 |
| 31 Oct 2020 | £2,332 | £1,400 |
Charitable objects
1) the prevention or relief of poverty in kashmir, Pakistan, palestine, the middle east and anywhere else in the world by providing grants, items and services to individuals in need and/or charities, or other organisations working to prevent or relieve poverty.2) to promote Human Rights (as set out in the universal declaration of Human Rights and subsequent united nations conventions and declarations) throughout the world by all or any of the following means:· monitoring abuses of Human Rights;· research into Human Rights issues;· raising awareness of Human Rights issues;· promoting public support for Human Rights; · international advocacy of Human Rights;· promoting respect for Human Rights among individuals and corporations.in furtherance of that object but not otherwise, the trustees shall have power:to engage in political activity provided that the trustees are satisfied that the proposed activities will further the purposes of the charity to an extent justified by the resources committed and the activity is not the dominant means by which the charity carries out its objects.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Iraq, Pakistan, Somalia, Occupied Palestinian Territories, Bangladesh, Syria
- Trustees
- 3
What Human Rights Relief funds
Human Rights Relief is registered under the Charity Commission purposes prevention or relief of poverty for the general public and other defined groups; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 May 2025, it spent £6,280 in total.
How to apply to Human Rights Relief
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Human Rights Relief in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (humanrightsrelief.co.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Human Rights Relief
Is Human Rights Relief open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Human Rights Relief is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Human Rights Relief fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Iraq, Pakistan, Somalia and Occupied Palestinian Territories and 2 more areas.
Does Human Rights Relief give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Human Rights Relief makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Human Rights Relief give each year?
The register does not break out Human Rights Relief's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 May 2025 was £1,810. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £1,256 a year.
How large is Human Rights Relief?
In its latest reported year Human Rights Relief reported income of £1,710 and spending of £1,810.
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