The Helen Suzman Foundation (UK)
Analysis
The Helen Suzman Foundation (UK) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under human rights and equality. Legally it is a charitable trust. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Helen Suzman Foundation (UK) reported income of £31k and spending of £23k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £28k to £31k (+11%), an average of +2.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 109064%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, The Helen Suzman Foundation (UK) sits at the 43rd percentile: it is larger than about 43% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 53rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Urban Lawyers (£30k), The Congo Tree (£31k) and Raphael Rowe Foundation (£30k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Charity will: Promote understanding of South Africa in the UK and foster contact between them Defend civil and human rights in South Africa, including freedom of the press, freedom of association, preservation of an independent judiciary, the right to vote by free and fair elections and preservation of the rule of lawPromote equal opportunity, a humane society and racial harmony
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Urban Lawyers | Essex | £30k |
| The Congo Tree | Bedford | £31k |
| Raphael Rowe Foundation | London | £30k |
| One Loud Voice for Women | London | £31k |