DETENTION ACTION
Registration #1198554 · Registered
www.detentionaction.org.ukadmin@detentionaction.org.uk
PO Box 78310 LONDON E2 2HA
Detention Action is a national charity that aims to change the way that migrants are treated by immigration detention policy in the UK. We defend the rights and improve the welfare of people in detention by combining support for individuals with campaigning for policy change. Detention Action was known as London Detainee Support Group until May 2011.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 100.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £791,893 | £798,939 | 101% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026