50:50
Analysis
50:50 is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 2021, 5 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 provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, 50:50 reported income of £131k and spending of £122k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income grew from £123k to £131k (+6.8%), an average of +2.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income rose by 41%. 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, 50:50 sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Iqra Blackburn (£128k), Project Access International (£133k) and O&T Foundation (£127k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Women are under-represented on most elected bodies. 50:50 is a charity set up to build a better democracy by helping women progress in politics. We are an intersectional campaign, working with all the political parties to inspire, inform and support a diverse range of women from across the country. Our #AskHerToStand and #SignUpToStand programmes help women take the next step towards selection.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Iqra Blackburn | Blackburn | £128k |
| Project Access International | London | £133k |
| O&T Foundation | London | £127k |
| Colne Citadel | Colne | £134k |