JUSTICE DEFENDERS
Legal education, training, and practice with prison communities in Africa.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £388,262 to £235,290. The trustees note that unrestricted free reserves of £164,227 are below the stated policy target of covering six months of operating costs. Despite this, the auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee earned between £170,000 and £180,000 during the year” — page 23
“One employee earned between £170,000 and £180,000 during the year” — page 23
“Justice Defenders has a reserves policy with the intention of ensuring that at any given time there are at least six months of operating costs covered.” — page 7
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Luis Franceschichair
- JONATHAN STEWART PHILIP COULSON
- Janet Lintott
- Ruth Ibegbuna
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.1m | £2.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.9m | £2.6m |
| 31/12/2022 | £5.1m | £2.5m |
| 31/12/2021 | £2.5m | £1.8m |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.6m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is JUSTICE DEFENDERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £388,262 to £235,290. The trustees note that unrestricted free reserves of £164,227 are below the stated policy target of covering six months of operating costs. Despite this, the auditor confirmed that the use of the going concern basis of accounting is appropriate with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Griffin Stone Moscrop & Co.
What does the highest-paid employee of JUSTICE DEFENDERS earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £170,001 - £180,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds JUSTICE DEFENDERS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JUSTICE DEFENDERS as a grant recipient include THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST, AQUILA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, H C D MEMORIAL FUND, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST HAMPTON WICK, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL'S, WANDSWORTH COMMON.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | FY2023 | £160k | |
| AQUILA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £25k | |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | FY2023 | £15k | Prisons/Community |
| H C D MEMORIAL FUND | FY2022 | £15k | Community |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST HAMPTON WICK | FY2021 | £8k | UK and Overseas Mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST MICHAEL'S, WANDSWORTH COMMON | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST HAMPTON WICK | FY2022 | £2k | UK and Overseas Mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST HAMPTON WICK | FY2021 | £1k | UK and Overseas Mission |
| THE CHRISTOPHER AND HENRY OLDFIELD TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £1k | Advancement of education/charitable causes |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION (HANADIV) EUROPE | 1 | £898k |
| THE JD FOUNDATION | 1 | £561k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £270k |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | 1 | £258k |
| THE MONTEFIORE ENDOWMENT | 1 | £194k |
| LONDON LEGAL SUPPORT TRUST | 1 | £163k |
| COUNTYPIER LIMITED | 1 | £116k |
| THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | 1 | £92k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTICE DEFENDERS | £2.1m | £170,001 - £180,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NHANCED COMMUNITIES | £182k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 1692 | £462k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |
| THE LONDON SCHOOL OF JEWISH STUDIES | £1.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FOUNTAINS OF KNOWLEDGE | £1.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOUTH WEST LONDON LAW CENTRES | £1.8m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |