ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS IN THE UK
Just Fair is a civil society organisation working towards incorporating economic, social & cultural rights (ESCR) into domestic law, and holding the UK Government to account on their rights obligations. We are working for these rights to be better respected, protected and fulfilled.Activities: research, campaigns and advocacy, work in local communities, communications and raising awareness.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity operated with a planned budget deficit in 2024/25, which was covered by surpluses from previous periods. The trustees report a strong balance sheet with significant income received in advance and have secured additional unrestricted funding for the following year. The reserves policy was updated to set the minimum acceptable level at one quarter of current annual operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“As per the new reserves policy, the Trustees consider the minimum level of acceptable reserves to be one quarter of the charities current annual operating costs.” — page 10
Trustees
- Allan Hogarth
- Armin Houshmand
- Dr ALICE DONALD
- Dr Katie Boyle
- Jamie Burton
- John Powlton Mr
- Lianna Rachel Etkind
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £499k | £369k |
| 31/03/2024 | £237k | £261k |
| 31/03/2023 | £240k | £187k |
| 31/03/2022 | £229k | £231k |
| 31/10/2020 | £101k | £123k |
Common questions
Is ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS IN THE UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity operated with a planned budget deficit in 2024/25, which was covered by surpluses from previous periods. The trustees report a strong balance sheet with significant income received in advance and have secured additional unrestricted funding for the following year. The reserves policy was updated to set the minimum acceptable level at one quarter of current annual operating costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS IN THE UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL RIGHTS IN THE UK as a grant recipient include THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION, DISRUPT FOUNDATION, THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, THE LAW SOCIETY CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £70k | Protecting and promoting economic, social and cultural rights in the UK |
| THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £70k | Building the capacity of civil society organisations to inform and advise policymakers and decisionmakers about the implications of Covid-19 and withdrawal from |
| DISRUPT FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £21k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE LAW SOCIETY CHARITY | FY2022 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 11/06/2026 | £4k | A grant to Just Fair |
| A B Charitable Trust | 13/03/2026 | £25k | A grant to Just Fair |
| A B Charitable Trust | 10/10/2024 | £25k | A grant to Just Fair |
| A B Charitable Trust | 06/09/2024 | £924 | A grant to Just Fair |
| A B Charitable Trust | 12/10/2023 | £20k | A grant to Just Fair |