Reflecting on a Year of Impact: Our 2024 Impact Report
At Locate International, every hour spent investigating, every lead generated, and every case reviewed brings us one step closer to finding answers for families of the missing and unidentified. As a volunteer-led charity, our work relies on the dedication of hundreds of people who give their time and expertise to bring dignity, recognition, and resolution to those who need it most.
That is why we are proud to release our 2024 Impact Report, a comprehensive look at the work we have done this year, the cases we have progressed, and the difference we have made.
Why This Report Matters
Our Impact Report isn’t just a reflection on our achievements; it’s a tool to help us move forward. We created this report with three key goals in mind:
Raising Awareness. The report shines a light on the cases we are actively working on and those we are taking to public appeal. Many of these cases have been unsolved for decades, but we know from experience that sharing their details with the right people, at the right time, can lead to crucial breakthroughs.
Providing Transparency and Context. We want our supporters, the media, and the wider public to understand the full scope of what we do from the investigative work behind the scenes to the public appeals and advocacy efforts.
Encouraging More Support. As a charity that receives £0 in government funding, we rely entirely on donations and volunteer efforts. The report highlights the real impact of this support, showing the incredible value of volunteer-led investigations and how much more we can achieve with additional resources.
What’s Inside?
The report covers key milestones from 2024, including:
The number of cases reviewed, progressed, and solved
The unbelievable dedication of our volunteers, who contributed over 18,840 hours of their time
The press and media impact we have made, including our feature in Channel 4’s The Body Detectives
The reach of our social media appeals, which have generated vital public leads
The launch of our first-ever fundraiser, which raised over £5,000 and laid the foundation for future campaigns
Download the Report
We invite you to read the full 2024 Impact Report and see the work that your support has made possible.
Whether you are a long-time supporter or new to our work, we hope this report gives you insight into the impact we are making together. If you would like to support Locate International, you can do so by sharing our appeals, spreading awareness, or making a donation.
Thank you for being part of our mission.