CRIMINAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE
The CJA works with its members to develop and promote improvements to the way in which the criminal justice system operates in England and Wales. This includes carrying out and commissioning research and policy-development work, informing the work of its members and in assisting them in working together, improving information-sharing and co-ordinated working across its membership.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £21,537 and total unrestricted reserves of £180,871. The trustees report that future reserves and income are sufficient to meet commitments, with no material uncertainties affecting the going concern basis. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or related-party transactions.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received employee emoluments during the year between £70,000 and £79,999” — page 24
“the Trustees have resolved that we should hold unrestricted reserves sufficient to cover not less than four months’ anticipated expenditure and aim to increase unrestricted reserves to six months in due course.” — page 12
Trustees
- Gemma Birkettchair
- Alex Stevens
- Bernard Manson
- Elsa Corry-Roake
- Frances Lang
- Joe Tarbert
- Mignon Rachael French
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £340k | £319k |
| 31/03/2024 | £442k | £472k |
| 31/03/2023 | £442k | £451k |
| 31/03/2022 | £333k | £273k |
| 31/03/2021 | £279k | £232k |
Common questions
Is CRIMINAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £21,537 and total unrestricted reserves of £180,871. The trustees report that future reserves and income are sufficient to meet commitments, with no material uncertainties affecting the going concern basis. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and has no disclosed trading subsidiaries or related-party transactions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of CRIMINAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,000 - £79,999 band.
Who funds CRIMINAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CRIMINAL JUSTICE ALLIANCE as a grant recipient include BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST, THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION, THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £146k | General funding |
| THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £125k | Supporting Criminal Justice Alliance’s work to reduce racial inequality in the justice system. Part of a cluster of grants on racial justice. |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £55k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £44k | |
| THE BARROW CADBURY TRUST | FY2024 | £40k | Criminal Justice |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £40k | The Justice System and penal reform |
| BERNARD LEWIS FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £30k | General funding |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 31/03/2026 | £50k | A grant to Criminal Justice Alliance |
| City Bridge Foundation | 19/06/2025 | £150k | Grant to Criminal Justice Alliance |
| A B Charitable Trust | 17/03/2025 | £44k | A grant to Criminal Justice Alliance |
| A B Charitable Trust | 23/04/2024 | £55k | A grant to Criminal Justice Alliance |
| A B Charitable Trust | 27/03/2023 | £44k | A grant to Criminal Justice Alliance |
| A B Charitable Trust | 25/01/2022 | £40k | A grant to Criminal Justice Alliance |
| A B Charitable Trust | 08/10/2020 | £15k | A grant to Criminal Justice Alliance |
| A B Charitable Trust | 27/06/2019 | £10k | A grant to Criminal Justice Alliance |