PhotoVoice Charity

PhotoVoice Charity was first established as a company in 2000. It was registered as a charity in 2003, and operational activities were transferred to a separate Community Interest Company in 2022, which operates as PhotoVoice.

PhotoVoice Charity is a charity registered in England and Wales with number 1096598, and in Scotland with number SC041918. It is a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales with company number 03938488. Since first being established, PhotoVoice has been a leading worldwide photography charity promoting and supporting socially engaged photographic activities and projects.

PhotoVoice Charity exists to promote the ethical use of photography for positive social change, through supporting the delivery of innovative participatory photography projects. By working in partnership with organisations, communities, and individuals worldwide, it works to build the skills and capacity of underrepresented or at risk communities, creating new tools of self-advocacy and communication.

PhotoVoice Charity remains in existence in parallel with PhotoVoice, but they are separate organisations. References to PhotoVoice as a charity on this website may be in reference to activities and projects undertaken prior to the Community Interest Company being established.

PhotoVoice Charity reports annually on its activities and activities to the Charity Commission, following the requirements set out in the Statement of Recommended Practice, and to the Scottish Charity Regulator.

This provides a comprehensive overview of the different sources of income PhotoVoice Charity has received throughout the year, and the ways in which funds have been spent.

They can be viewed on the Charity Commission website, or at the Scottish Charity Regulator. Additional information is available at Companies House.

PhotoVoice Charity promotes the use participatory photography as a tool for advocacy, awareness-raising, and monitoring and evaluation. We’re a leading photographic charity with an extensive history of supporting the delivery of photography projects that change lives for the better.

In previous years, around 85 – 90% of our income was spent on our projects and communications work, and our focus is always on project delivery rather than fundraising. This means we’re reliant on a range of different supporters to help contribute to the success of the charity, while ensuring we remain a strong champion of ethical photography.

You can also support PhotoVoice Charity through payroll giving, provided by CAF Bank. This scheme allows donations to be made directly by your employer, providing charities with more from your donation. For example, a £24 donation would result in PhotoVoice Charity receiving £30. If you would like to find out more information, or see if your employer is registered, please visit here.

You can also leave a donation to PhotoVoice Charity in your will. For more information, please visit Legacy Giving for PhotoVoice Charity.

Please note that PhotoVoice and PhotoVoice Charity are separate organisations, working in parallel. Any donations made to PhotoVoice Charity can be gift-aided, and PhotoVoice Charity may use donations to commission PhotoVoice to deliver activities to help further its charitable aims and objectives.