Key accountability documents
We are committed to transparency in all of our work and relationships. We believe that our members, supporters, partners and other stakeholders have the right to know what we are doing. As part of this commitment, we have listed below many of the key documents relating to our work and governance practices.
- Strategy
- Structure and governance
- Policies and practices
- Performance and Assessment
- Finances 2011
- Finances 2010
- Submissions to UK government
As part of this commitment we have developed an open information policy which tells you what information about Amnesty UK is publicly available, how we determine what is published publicly, and how you can access all of this information.
Our strategy
Amnesty's global six year strategy aims to empower rights-holders whose rights are challenged and strengthen the human rights movement.
Our Strategic Direction 2011-2016 sets out the context for Amnesty International UK's work, the key challenges over the period of the current International Integrated Strategic Plan, and the direction that the organisation will take to meet these.
Decisions from the 2012 Annual General Meeting.
Decisions from our 2013 national conference and Annual General Meeting
Structure and governance
Amnesty International's purpose and its formal accountability is set out in its Statute. Most recently amended by the 30th International Council Meeting (ICM) August 2011. Key elements include: our vision and mission, our core values, our methods, our organisation, and our statutory accountability.
Information about Amnesty UK's Senior Management Team, including a biography of our Director, Kate Allen.
A chart outlining the way that Amnesty UK is governed.
A legal document that sets out the purpose of Amnesty UK, and lays out our basic decision making structures. Most recently amended in April 2009.
The purpose of this policy is to make explicit to Board members the conduct that is expected of them in their carrying out of their role at Amnesty UK
A list of our existing Board members, with short bios for each. Read minutes from the latest meeting
This document sets out how grant applications should be handled between Amnesty International Charitable Trust and Amnesty International Limited. More information and documents relating to the Charitable Trust, including a list of Trustees
Standing orders (pdf)
The standing orders outline how Amnesty UK's Annual General Meeting is conducted.
A list of current members and their full Terms of Reference, including roles and responsibilities
A list of current members and their full Terms of Reference, including roles and responsibilities
The aim of the Joint Consultative Committee (JCC) is to provide a forum in which Board, management and union can work together to ensure staff of Amnesty UK are managed in accordance with best practice. This link provides information on current members and their roles and responsibilities.
The role of the International lssues Sub-committee (IISC) is to provide advice and guidance to the Board of Amnesty UK on major developments of international movement policy, including early input into International Secretariat executive task forces and committees. This link provides information on current members and their roles and responsibilities.
Policies and practices
Describes the values that inform the work and activities of our activists.
This page sets out all the reasonable steps Amnesty UK takes to promote safe practice and to protect children from harm, abuse and exploitation.
This document outlines our policy on how we govern corporate relations engaged to benefit Amnesty.
Data protection policy (pdf)
We are committed to complying with privacy and data protection laws including the Data Protection Act 1998, and this policy sets out how we do that.
This policy sets out the ways in which we manage our environmental impact.
This policy outlines how we ensure equal access to the employment and service opportunities that are available in every dimension of Amnesty UK's work.
We have signed up to the Fundraising Standards Board Fundraising Promise scheme, outlined in this document. It represents a promise made by Amnesty UK to the public, committing to the highest standards of practice, and ensuring that all of our activities are open and fair, honest and legal.
This report contains statistics about staff at Amnesty UK, volunteers and members of the Board. It includes staff diversity profiles, turnover, sickness absence, exit interviews, and diversity and recruitment.
Agreement between Amnesty International UK charitable trust and our International Secretariat on how money raised by us is spent on making a positive human right impact
Memorandum of Understanding between the Trades Union Congress and Amnesty International UK Section (pdf)
An agreement setting out how the two organisations will work more closely together to achieve improved international labour and human rights.
This policy explains how we deal with data collected online and indicates that we hold users' privacy and security as our foremost concern.
Procurement policy (pdf)
This document outlines our policy for purchasing and supply processes, with the objective to: secure best value, minimise and manage risk and protect the reputation of Amnesty UK
This document shows the agreement between Amnesty UK and UNITE the union.
Welsh language strategy (pdf)
This document outlines our strategy to ensure Welsh speakers can fully engage with and be a part of our work.
Performance and Assessment
Annual report 2012 (pdf)
Provides an overview of Amnesty International UK and our work from 1 January 2012 to 31 December 2012.
Annual report 2011 (pdf)
Provides an overview of Amnesty International UK and our work from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011.
Our section report provides an overview of Amnesty UK's activities in 2011, including our work on Individuals at Risk, key campaigns, human rights education and our work with activists across the UK.
Provides an overview of Amnesty International UK and our work from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2011.
This page outlines our commitment to listening to your feedback, and how to get in touch. Read the Welsh language version (pdf)
This independent report by Roehampton University concludes a one year pilot programme of eight teacher training events in human rights education held in 2008-9. It was designed to evaluate the events and to establish the best model for similar future training.
In April 2010, we worked with the International Secretariat to appoint external consultants to conduct an independent review into our work with partner organisations. Read our response
This review was commissioned in March 2011 in response to feedback from members following the publication of Amnesty International's corporate accounts in December 2010 which included information about payments made to former Secretary General, Irene Khan, and Executive Secretary General, Kate Gilmore on their departure from Amnesty International.
An external review of our Stop Violence Against Women campaign, which drew to a close in 2010. The purpose of the review was to identify key areas of learning and offer recommendations to strengthen our future work.
'Right Here, Right Now' is a teaching resource that we developed in 2008 in partnership with the Ministry of Justice, Department for Children, Schools and Families, and the British Institute of Human Rights. This evaluation was commissioned by the Ministry of Justice.
Finances 2011
Contains: Report of the Board including statement of Board's responsibilities, Report of the independent auditors, statement of financial activities, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and Notes forming part of the financial statements.
Includes report of the independent auditors of Amnesty International (UK Section) Charitable Trust to the members.
Combined financial statement for Amnesty International United Kingdom Section (a company limited by guarantee) and Amnesty International (UK Section) Charitable Trust (a company limited by guarantee) and Amnesty Freestyle Limited (a company limited with share capital).
Finances 2010
Combined financial statement for Amnesty International United Kingdom Section (a company limited by guarantee) and Amnesty International (UK Section) Charitable Trust (a company limited by guarantee) and Amnesty Freestyle Limited (a company limited with share capital).
Contains: Report of the Board including statement of Board's responsibilities, Report of the independent auditors, statement of financial activities, balance sheet, ash flow statement, and Notes forming part of the financial statements.
Includes report of the independent auditors of Amnesty International (UK Section) Charitable Trust to the members.
