Evolve - Foundation for International Legal Assistance
Analysis
Evolve - Foundation for International Legal Assistance is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and 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 provides human resources, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Evolve - Foundation for International Legal Assistance reported income of £17k and spending of £22k, spending 134% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £50k to £17k (-67%), an average of -24% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income dropped by 73%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 700 England and Wales charities whose main cause is human rights and equality and that reported income, Evolve - Foundation for International Legal Assistance sits at the 32nd percentile: it is larger than about 32% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 41st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Naarisamata (£17k), The Christian Muslim Forum (£17k) and Paint the Change (£17k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the criminal justice system in Uganda and East Africa by providing assistance, advice, training, education and other forms of support to: - Those charged or convicted of a criminal offence, particularly those on death row- Members of the legal profession and - Individuals/organisations working within the criminal justice sector
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Naarisamata | London | £17k |
| The Christian Muslim Forum | London | £17k |
| Paint the Change | London | £17k |
| 1st Writtle Scout Group | Chelmsford | £18k |