Liberty Structure

Liberty is the trading name of The National Council for Civil Liberties, registered in England and Wales (Company number 03260840). Registered Office address is Liberty House, 26-30 Strutton Ground, London, SW1P 2HR.

Liberty is both a non-profit company that employs staff and runs campaigns, and a democratically-run membership association.

We also work closely with a charity called the Civil Liberties Trust.

Liberty office

Liberty employs staff and benefits from the support and dedication of our committed volunteers.

The work of the office is split into five broad areas:

• Advocacy and Legal
• Communications
• Advice and Information
• Development
• Operations

Each team contributes to Liberty’s campaigning objectives.

Policy Council

Policy Council is a group of 30 Liberty members who help shape policy between our AGMs. Elected by the membership, our Council provides a vital source of direction and inspiration for our campaigns.

Liberty’s current Policy Council

2025 Elections

The 2025 Policy Council election was uncontested and no vote was undertaken.

2024 Elections

A summary of the results can be found here and full breakdown of votes can be accessed here.

Liberty Executive Committee

From its members, the Council elects an Executive Committee, which meets at least six times a year. It is responsible for the strategic direction, financial and other governance of Liberty. In addition, the Executive Committee appoints a Treasurer each year at their first meeting following Liberty’s Annual General Meeting.

Liberty’s current Executive Committee

Liberty Executive Committee report and financial statements for 2024

Liberty Executive Committee report and financial statements for 2023

Liberty Executive Committee report and financial statements for 2022

AGM RESOLUTIONS

Members may submit motions and constitutional amendments for debate at Liberty’s Annual General Meeting.

Rules of elections, postal ballots and the Annual General Meeting.

LIBERTY AGM

Liberty’s next AGM will take place in spring 2026 and members will receive more information in autumn 2025.