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Governance

We are one of over 50 national Amnesty sections based in countries around the world. We have more than 200,000 members and supporters in the UK. Amnesty UK is two separate legal entities – Amnesty International UK Section and Amnesty International UK Section Charitable Trust.

In this section

Our dual structure

Learn why we're made up of two different organisations: the UK Section and the Charitable Trust

Amnesty International UK Charitable Trust

Learn more about our Trust, what it does, and what role the trustees play

Amnesty International UK Section

Learn more about the rules, governance, activities and board of Amnesty International UK Section

Our Annual General Meeting (AGM)

Get the latest updates on the Amnesty International UK Section Annual General Meeting

Amnesty International UK Charitable Trust Board

Meet our board of trustees who govern Amnesty International UK Charitable Trust

Amnesty International UK Section Board

Meet the volunteers from our movement who govern Amnesty International UK Section

Board elections 2026

Find out the results of this year's Board elections

Subcommittees

Our subcommittees provide specialist advice in areas such as policy, human resources and finance.

Our code of conduct for activist members

Read our guidance on the behaviour we expect from all our activists

Our Good Business Charter accreditation

Learn about our ongoing commitment to responsible business practices

Our current membership and supporter figures

Monthly updates about the number of Amnesty members and supporters in the UK