Peter Tatchell Foundation Finally Receives Charity Status

After a long running battle, the LGBT+ Rights group Peter Tatchell Foundation has been recognized for the vital work it does for human rights and the queer community confirming “human rights is a legitimate charitable objective.
Founded by respected activist Peter Tatchell, the now charity seeks to promote and protect the human rights of individuals, communities and nations, in the UK and internationally in accordance with established national and international human rights law.
“This decision has confirmed the Foundation’s charitable work and status, and our legitimacy as a mainstream human rights organisation. It will enhance the credibility, authority and effectiveness of our work promoting and protecting human rights around the world, stated Peter Tatchell.
The Peter Tatchell Foundation countered that its work involved information sharing, education, awareness raising, advice and casework – none of which ran in contradiction to the rules, saying also that advancing human rights was different to campaigning to change laws.
The Foundation’s lawyer, Matt Ingham, said “This long awaited approval reflects the Charity Commission’s more nuanced and sophisticated understanding. It is important to understand the barriers that prevent legitimate charitable entities from gaining approval in order to properly address them”.
Peter Tatchell is widely known for his fearless work in advancing human rights, was arrested in Russia during the World Cup while protesting the country’s treatment of LGBT+ people and most recently he’s been campaigning for compensation for gay men who were pardoned after being convicted under Britain’s laws against homosexuality.
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