Detention Action

Registered charity 1198554 Across England and Wales

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About

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.

Visit detentionaction.org.uk

What they do

Poverty relief

Who they help

Other specific groups

How they help

Other activities Provides advice and information Provides services

Where they work

Finances

£791,893
Income
£798,939
Spending
8
Trustees

Financial year ending 31 March 2025, from the Charity Commission register.