STOPWATCH

About STOPWATCH

STOPWATCH is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1161908). Based on official Charity Commission data, it holds a "Good Standing" rating with a CharityScore of 67/100 — a charity in good standing with solid but not exceptional governance indicators. This reflects adequate performance across most criteria, though some areas fall short of the strongest-rated charities. In its most recent reporting year (2025), STOPWATCH reported a total income of £168,419 and total expenditure of £308,253, a spending ratio of 183% indicating a strong proportion of funds directed to charitable work. According to the Charity Commission register, STOPWATCH describes its activities as follows: StopWatch is a coalition of legal experts, academics, citizens and civil liberties campaigners. We aim to address excess and disproportionate stop and search, promote best practice and ensure fair, effective policing for all. Our analysis has identified 1 high-severity concern for this charity. We recommend reviewing the detailed flags below before donating. This profile is based on data publicly available from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated periodically as new filings are processed. CharityScore UK provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence — we are not affiliated with this charity or any government body.

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Financial History

Latest spending ratio: 183.0% of income spent on charitable work