HOPE FOR JUSTICE
Hope for Justice works in UK, USA, Ethiopia, Uganda, Australia & ROI to bring freedom from human trafficking and modern slavery by identifying victims, supporting survivors and preventing exploitation. Work includes outreach, community prevention, shelters, advocacy, training, & policy work. Our subsidiary, SFA helps businesses protect their supply chains against modern slavery and exploitation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £0.60m for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant turnaround from the prior year's deficit. However, the group's free reserves remain in a deficit of £789,211, which is below the trustee-approved policy target of £1.8 million. The trustees confirm that the going concern position has been rectified and that adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“Number of employees who received £90,000-£99,999 p.a. 1”
“A Gift Aid donation was received in the parent from SFA of £116,678 (2024 £327,657)” — page 35
“SFA - £58,741 (2024 £93,128) – a charge for the year for support staff, Executive oversight and property & IT costs” — page 35
“A Gift Aid donation was received in the parent from SFA of £116,678 (2024 £327,657)” — page 35
“SFA - £58,741 (2024 £93,128) – a charge for the year for support staff, Executive oversight and property & IT costs” — page 35
“A Gift Aid donation was received in the parent from SFA of £116,678 (2024 £327,657)” — page 35
“SFA - £58,741 (2024 £93,128) – a charge for the year for support staff, Executive oversight and property & IT costs” — page 35
“A Gift Aid donation was received in the parent from SFA of £116,678 (2024 £327,657)” — page 35
“SFA - £58,741 (2024 £93,128) – a charge for the year for support staff, Executive oversight and property & IT costs” — page 35
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: material uncertainty (FY2024) → no going-concern doubt (FY2025).
In the news
- Parents of Briton killed in Cyprus hope for justice — Cyprus Mail
- Family of Robert Hamill 'vindicated' by report but have no hope for justice | ITV News
- CMAC Chief voices strong hope for justice over Preah Vihear Temple damage
- ‘RIP King’: Fans pay respect to Tupac Shakur, hope for justice as murder trial nears the end
- 'RIP King': Fans pay respect to Tupac Shakur, hope for justice as murder trial nears the end
- 'RIP King': Fans pay respect to Tupac Shakur, hope for justice as murder trial nears the end
- At Tupac Shakur murder trial, fans hope for justice decades later
- Six years on, families of those killed in huge Lebanon port blast hope for justice at last
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Tim Nelson — CEO
- Foluke Ajayi — Chair of Trustees
- Elaine Jones — Chief Operating Officer
- Joy Oliveros — Chief Finance Officer
- Jason Dukes — Chief Philanthropy Officer
- Christie Edwards — Chief Impact Officer
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Andrew John Williams
- Andrew Jonathan Paul Bourne
- Andrew Patrick Donnell
- Ann Start
- Ebunoluwa Mofoluwake Ajayi
- Michael Thomas Brock
- Omobonike Bracewell
- Sarah Hilary Booth
- Sterling Sankey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £7.8m | £7.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £8.2m | £8.9m |
| 31/03/2023 | £9.5m | £11.9m |
| 31/03/2022 | £9.0m | £10.4m |
| 31/03/2021 | £8.1m | £6.7m |
Common questions
Is HOPE FOR JUSTICE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £0.60m for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant turnaround from the prior year's deficit. However, the group's free reserves remain in a deficit of £789,211, which is below the trustee-approved policy target of £1.8 million. The trustees confirm that the going concern position has been rectified and that adequate resources exist to continue operations for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Forvis Mazars LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of HOPE FOR JUSTICE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £90,000 - £99,999 band.
Who funds HOPE FOR JUSTICE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HOPE FOR JUSTICE as a grant recipient include SISTERS OF THE CROSS AND PASSION CIO, THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE GOSHEN TRUST, THE COLES-MEDLOCK FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/11/2024 | £1000k | Independent Modern Slavery Advocacy for the Empowerment of Survivors |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/05/2023 | £10k | West Yorkshire Hub |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/04/2021 | £10k | West Yorkshire Hub |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST | 3 | £6k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £45k |
| W F SOUTHALL TRUST | 2 | £24k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 2 | £10k |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| THE BROOK TRUST | 1 | £405k |
| HOLLYHOCK CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £277k |
| THE OLWYN FOUNDATION | 1 | £182k |
Charities like this
- HOPE AT HOME
- JUSTICE & CARE
- THE FREEDOM FUND UK
- THIRD HOPE
- Hope into Action UK
- Hopeworks UK (Bedford)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE FOR JUSTICE | £7.8m | £90,000 - £99,999 | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HOPE AT HOME | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JUSTICE & CARE | £5.1m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THE FREEDOM FUND UK | £3.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| THIRD HOPE | £116k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Hope into Action UK | £2.1m | — | — | within | 2.6% | no doubt |