ASYLUM JUSTICE
Asylum Justice provides legal advice and representation to asylum seekers by OISC-registered or exempt immigration advisers, solicitors and barristers.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £43,110 for the year, with total income of £634,197 and total expenditure of £677,307. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £157,640 are lower than normal but equal to approximately three months of expected expenditure, which meets their stated policy target. The trustees have identified growing reserves as a priority to ensure future sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Dr Bernadette Ann RAINEYchair
- Aleena Annie
- Courtney Vircavs
- Dr Emma Jane Nishio
- Femmigje Chater
- Holly Taylor
- Mark Baker
- Nirushan Sudarsan
- Richard Smith-James
- Srdjan Todorovic
- Victoria Rachael Goodban
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £634k | £677k |
| 31/03/2024 | £648k | £542k |
| 31/03/2023 | £534k | £457k |
| 31/01/2022 | £318k | £313k |
| 31/01/2021 | £223k | £171k |
Common questions
Is ASYLUM JUSTICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £43,110 for the year, with total income of £634,197 and total expenditure of £677,307. The trustees note that unrestricted reserves of £157,640 are lower than normal but equal to approximately three months of expected expenditure, which meets their stated policy target. The trustees have identified growing reserves as a priority to ensure future sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ASYLUM JUSTICE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ASYLUM JUSTICE as a grant recipient include JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS, THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION, THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION, THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, MOONDANCE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS | FY2025 | £427k | Advice and Representation |
| THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £400k | Justice Together Initiative grant |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £95k | Grants |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £60k | Core funding |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £40k | Core funding |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £38k | |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £35k | Core funding |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £35k | Core funding |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £29k | |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £26k | Grants & Donations |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £25k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £20k | Migrants and Refugees |
| JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS | FY2024 | £15k | Advice and Representation |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 22/09/2025 | £25k | A grant to Asylum Justice |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| A B Charitable Trust | 17/03/2025 | £25k | A grant to Asylum Justice |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2024 | £382k | Improving the mental health of asylum seekers through legal support |
| A B Charitable Trust | 22/11/2024 | £4k | A grant to Asylum Justice |
| A B Charitable Trust | 12/10/2023 | £25k | A grant to Asylum Justice |
| Postcode Lottery | 29/09/2023 | £20k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/09/2023 | £10k | Translation for asylum seekers |
| A B Charitable Trust | 06/10/2022 | £20k | A grant to Asylum Justice |
| A B Charitable Trust | 01/07/2021 | £20k | A grant to Asylum Justice |