European Network on Statelessness
Analysis
European Network on Statelessness is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides services.
In the financial year ending December 2025, European Network on Statelessness reported income of £691k and spending of £535k, leaving 23% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £457k to £691k (+51%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 33%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, European Network on Statelessness sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Cease UK (£690k), Filia (£708k) and Glitch (£684k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 90% and donations and legacies 8.9%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £321k would cover about 7 months of spending at that rate. It employed 8 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 8.9%
- Charitable activities 90%
- Investments 0.9%
In the charity's own words
ENS is a network of non-governmental organisations, academic initiatives and individual experts committed to address statelessness in Europe. We are dedicated to strengthening the voices of stateless persons in Europe & to advocate for full respect of their human rights.We aim to reach our goals by conducting & supporting legal & policy development, awareness raising & capacity building activities
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Cease UK | London | £690k |
| Filia | London | £708k |
| Glitch | London | £684k |
| Justice Base | London | £726k |