--- title: "Minority Rights Group — check charity number 282305 | CharityCompare" description: "Is Minority Rights Group a legitimate UK charity? Check charity number 282305. Education/training charity based in 54 Commercial Street. Official Charity Commission record, key facts and how to claim the profile — on CharityCompare." source: https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/charity/minority-rights-group retrieved: 2026-08-24T09:55:01.737Z license: "Charity data © Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0" --- Quick answer Minority Rights Group is a registered charity (number 282305) on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register, so it is a legitimate, regulator-overseen organisation. It is registered for: education/training; the prevention or relief of poverty; human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity. Its latest reported income was £5,911,358 (year ending 2024-12-31). CharityCompare shows its official register record below; a Clarity Score is added automatically once detailed filing history is available. ## What are the key facts about Minority Rights Group? Registered charity number 282305 Status Registered (active) Charity type Charitable company Location 54 Commercial Street Latest income (year ending 2024-12-31) £5,911,358 Website [www.minorityrights.org](http://www.minorityrights.org/) ## What does Minority Rights Group do? MRG works to secure the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples nationally and internationally within a clear framework of international standards in a non-partisan way. MRG promotes cooperation and understanding between communities by bringing together groups with different views to share experiences and solve problems collaboratively. ## What causes is Minority Rights Group registered for? Education/trainingThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity ## Why is there no Clarity Score for Minority Rights Group yet? The Clarity Score is computed from full financial filing history. Minority Rights Group is on the official register but outside the detailed-filing group we currently score (or awaiting its first filings), so we show its official register record instead of a rating. Its score appears automatically once enough filing data exists — never by payment. [How scoring works](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/methodology) ## Is this your charity? Claim this profile free to add your own description, correct details, or respond publicly. Optional [partner plans](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/partners) add your logo, photos, verified badge and supporter features — claiming itself is always free and never changes any score. [Claim this profile — free](https://www.charitycompare.org.uk/claim?charity=minority-rights-group&type=claim) [Visit charity website](http://www.minorityrights.org/) ## Frequently asked questions Is Minority Rights Group a legitimate charity? Yes. Minority Rights Group is a legitimate registered charity (charity number 282305) regulated by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. You can verify it on the official register. Registration proves status — it is not a Clarity Score or an impact rating. What is Minority Rights Group's charity number? Minority Rights Group's charity number is 282305. Check that number on the Charity Commission register or this CharityCompare profile before you donate. How do I check charity number 282305? Search 282305 on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register or on CharityCompare. Confirm the registered name matches the organisation asking for money — scammers sometimes reuse real charity numbers. What does Minority Rights Group do? MRG works to secure the rights of ethnic, religious and linguistic minorities and indigenous peoples nationally and internationally within a clear framework of international standards in a non-partisan way. MRG promotes cooperation and understanding between communities by bringing together groups with different views to share experiences and solve problems collaboratively. Does Minority Rights Group have reviews and complaints? CharityCompare does not host public user reviews for Minority Rights Group. This basic profile confirms registration and register facts. Rated charities also show a filing-based Clarity Score. For formal complaints, contact the Charity Commission for England and Wales or the Fundraising Regulator as appropriate. How can I donate to Minority Rights Group? Minority Rights Group's website is http://www.minorityrights.org — donate there directly so the charity receives the full amount. CharityCompare never takes a commission on donations. Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register extract dated 2026-07-31, used under the [Open Government Licence v3.0](https://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/version/3/). Always verify current details on the [official register entry](https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/282305).