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We stand with torture survivors, providing therapy and support, and fighting for change together.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyFreedom from Torture is a registered science & technology nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 1990 and has been operating for 36 years. Its registration number is 039632. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports £15M in annual revenue. 12 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Freedom from Torture has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 84 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for science & technology charities in United Kingdom is 86/100.
Freedom from Torture is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 1990 and has been active for 36 years.
Based on official tax filings, Freedom from Torture has £15M in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 88% for science & technology charities in United Kingdom. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of £1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Freedom from Torture is classified as a Science & Technology organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has £15M in annual revenue. The organization has 12 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Freedom from Torture. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
Freedom from Torture has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the Charity Commission. 76% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 88%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
We stand with torture survivors, providing therapy and support, and fighting for change together. Freedom from Torture is classified as a science & technology organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 1990.
Among science & technology charities registered in United Kingdom: Freedom from Torture's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84/100 is in line with the peer average of 86/100. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 88%. Its annual revenue of £15M is well above the peer average of £1M.
Freedom from Torture is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. FREEDOM FROM TORTURE is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
FREEDOM FROM TORTURE is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
FREEDOM FROM TORTURE is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Officers & trustees (12)
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Latest news
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Sentiment
NeutralSevere Torture and “Efsad-e Fel-Arz” Charges: Continued Detention of Arshia Gheysar-Beigi in Solitary Confinement - Hana Human Rights Organization
Fate of Farideh Ketabi Miandoab Remains Unknown After 45 Days in Detention - Hana Human Rights Organization
Freedom from Torture slams ‘UK-funded brutality’ over Channel policing plans - thecanary.co
Feral and Chuckles Studios sign deal on in-house production - Campaign
Traumatised torture survivors send warning message over asylum rule change - The Mirror
Charity ‘haemorrhaging money’ into security in light of anti-refugee sentiment - Civil Society Media
I support survivors of Iran's regime. When headlines fade, the trauma will remain - lbc.co.uk
Freedom from Torture chief to lead legal charity - Third Sector
Why protecting the ban on torture matters for all of us - The National Scot
UK’s plans to seize asylum seekers’ phones condemned by campaigners - The Guardian
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- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 12 disclosed in the public registry.
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- Wikidata structured data
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Quick facts about Freedom from Torture
- What is Freedom from Torture?
- Freedom from Torture is a science & technology nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. We stand with torture survivors, providing therapy and support, and fighting for change together.
- When was Freedom from Torture founded?
- Freedom from Torture was founded in 1990.
- Where is Freedom from Torture located?
- Headquartered in United Kingdom.
- What is Freedom from Torture's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately £10M-£100M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Freedom from Torture trustworthy?
- Freedom from Torture has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 84 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Freedom from Torture's registration number?
- Registration: 039632 (United Kingdom).
- What is Freedom from Torture's website?
- https://www.freedomfromtorture.org
- Are donations to Freedom from Torture tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.