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Freedom From Torture

Medical Foundation For The Care Of Victims Of Torture, Freedom From Torture, Medical Foundation, Medical Foundation Caring For Victims Of Torture

Country
England & Wales
Charity number
1000340
Status
Registered
Registered
Sept. 13, 1990
Legal form
Charitable company
Area of benefit
Not Defined

Address

Address
111 ISLEDON ROAD
LONDON
N7 7JW

Activities

Freedom from Torture is a human rights organisation which exists to enable survivors of torture to engage in a healing process. We provide direct care, treatment and protection services in five UK centres. We engage in activism in order to bring the plight of torture survivors to light and carry out research that underpins our policy and advocacy work.

Objects: 3.1 The Objects Of The Charity Are For The Public Benefit: -3.1.1 To Provide Relief And Rehabilitation For Persons, And Members Of Their Families, Who Have Been Tortured Or Who Have Been Traumatised By Observing Torture Or Related Violence On Others Close To Them In Relationship Or Proximity, Particularly At A Young Age, In Any Part Of The World, And Who, As Survivors Of Torture, Are In Conditions Of Need;3.1.2 To Educate, Train And Supervise Legal, Medical And Other Professionals And Persons Who Provide Assistance To Survivors Of Torture;3.1.3 To Promote Human Rights (As Set Out In The Universal Declaration Of Human Rights And Subsequent United Nations Conventions And Declarations) And The European Convention On Human Rights, The Refugee Convention And The United Nations Convention Against Torture (The “Conventions”) By The Following Means: (I) Promoting The Protection Of And Redress For Survivors Of Torture By Providing Legal And Welfare Advice, Medico-Legal Reports, Relief And Financial And Other Assistance;(ii) Raising Awareness Both In The UK And Abroad Of Incidents And Patterns Of Torture Anywhere In The World; (Iii) Raising Awareness Both In The UK And Abroad Of Human Rights Issues Relating To The Obligations On States Under The Conventions To Prevent And Prohibit Torture, Punish Those Responsible For Acts Of Torture, Provide Remedies To Survivors Of Torture And Never To Expel, Return Or Extradite A Person To Another State Where There Are Substantial Grounds For Believing There Is A Danger They Will Be Subjected To Torture;(iv) Contributing To The Sound Administration Of Human Rights Law And Ensuring That Governments Fulfil Their Human Rights Obligations Relating To Torture And Torture Survivors.

Classification

How
Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research, Other Charitable Activities
What
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives, Human Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity, Other Charitable Purposes
Who
Other Defined Groups

Areas of operation

Country
Scotland
Local Authority
Manchester City
Region
Throughout London

Finances

Period end Income Expenditure Assets Employees Accounts
March 31, 2025 £15,113,123 £14,354,962 £10,105,216 148 PDF
Dec. 31, 2023 £9,887,078 £12,057,079 £9,349,435 175 PDF
Dec. 31, 2022 £11,929,940 £11,947,501 £11,510,296 185 PDF
Dec. 31, 2021 £10,313,349 £10,422,388 £11,530,606 173 PDF
Dec. 31, 2020 £12,811,854 £10,147,200 £11,636,763 183 PDF

Trustees

Name Appointed
Catherine Lois SAYER (Chair) Oct. 22, 2024
Angela CLUFF March 12, 2024
Brian Gareth Dunlop March 21, 2023
Dr Fiona Goudie Oct. 4, 2016
Dr Declan Neil WOODS March 24, 2026
Mahesh Wickramasinghe May 17, 2021
Michelle Leanne WEEKS March 24, 2026
Orla FEE Oct. 22, 2024
Philomene Uwamaliya June 27, 2023
Professor Sir Francis Atherton Feb. 1, 2025
Rasha Obaid May 17, 2021
Shehara Natalie SAMARASINGHE Oct. 22, 2024
Timothy Stuart GUY Oct. 22, 2024