THE CENTRE FOR JUSTICE INNOVATION UK
The Centre for Justice Innovation seeks to build a justice system which every citizen believes is fair and effective. Weprovide hands on support to practitioners in the justice system, conduct research, promote evidence-based, innovative justice policy, and share lessons between the jurisdictions of the UK and with our sister organisation in New York City, the Center for Justice Innovation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased by 14% to £1,332,631, while total expenditure rose by 10% to £1,242,451, resulting in a net surplus of £90,180. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £571,717, which the trustees report is in line with their stated reserves policy target of £560,000 - £600,000. The trustees and auditors confirm that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1 1 In the band £80,001 - £90,000 1 1” — page 24
“The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was: 2025 2024 No. No. In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1 1 In the band £80,001 - £90,000 1 1” — page 24
“Grants 694,723 402,739 1,097,462 1,010,971” — page 21
“The Charity’s free reserves (unrestricted funds less fixed assets and commitments) totalled £550,860 (2024: £585,714) and is in line with the free reserves target.”
“During the year, Shauneen Lambe was paid remuneration of £Nil (2024: £4,019) by the Charity. This related to project work undertaken in partnership with and on behalf of the Charity's sister organisation, the Center For Justice Innovation and was paid out of unrestricted funds. The Center for Justice Innovation reimbursed the Charity for the payment made on its behalf.” — page 24
“During the year, Geraldine O'Hare was paid remuneration of £Nil (2024: £1,000) by the Charity. This related to training provided on problem solving courts.” — page 24
“During the year, Shauneen Lambe was paid remuneration of £Nil (2024: £4,019) by the Charity. This related to project work undertaken in partnership with and on behalf of the Charity's sister organisation, the Center For Justice Innovation and was paid out of unrestricted funds. The Center for Justice Innovation reimbursed the Charity for the payment made on its behalf.” — page 24
“During the year, Geraldine O'Hare was paid remuneration of £Nil (2024: £1,000) by the Charity. This related to training provided on problem solving courts.” — page 24
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Vicki Mulligan — Director
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Karyn McCluskeychair
- Adjoa Abekah-Mensah
- Courtney Bryan
- Dr Geraldine O'Hare
- Kevin Sadler CBE
- Robert Joseph Edwards Zara
- SHAUNEEN LAMBE Ms
- Sal Naseem
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2021 | £953k | £941k |
Common questions
Is THE CENTRE FOR JUSTICE INNOVATION UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased by 14% to £1,332,631, while total expenditure rose by 10% to £1,242,451, resulting in a net surplus of £90,180. The charity holds unrestricted funds of £571,717, which the trustees report is in line with their stated reserves policy target of £560,000 - £600,000. The trustees and auditors confirm that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with adequate resources for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Nyman Libson Paul LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE CENTRE FOR JUSTICE INNOVATION UK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE CENTRE FOR JUSTICE INNOVATION UK?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE CENTRE FOR JUSTICE INNOVATION UK as a grant recipient include THE JABBS FOUNDATION, THE JONGEN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST, THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JABBS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £201k | Project with The Nelson Trust on substance use treatment for women |
| THE JONGEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £100k | For 12-months to support core costs. The Centre for Justice Innovation seeks to introduce and support new ideas, projects, and practices within the criminal jus |
| THE JONGEN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £75k | For 12-months to support core costs. The Centre for Justice Innovation seeks to introduce and support new ideas, projects, and practices within the criminal jus |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £20k | The Justice System and penal reform |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE AURUM CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £16k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| A B Charitable Trust | 21/01/2026 | £30k | A grant to Centre for Justice Innovation |
| A B Charitable Trust | 16/12/2024 | £20k | A grant to The Centre for Justice Innovation UK |
| A B Charitable Trust | 20/12/2023 | £20k | A grant to The Centre for Justice Innovation UK |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/12/2022 | £114k | Cardiff & The Vale of Glamorgan Family Drug and Alcohol Court |
| A B Charitable Trust | 06/10/2022 | £20k | A grant to The Centre for Justice Innovation UK |
| A B Charitable Trust | 07/10/2021 | £20k | A grant to Centre for Justice Innovation |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | 3 | £3.5m |
| THE INDIGO TRUST | 2 | £411k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 2 | £174k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 2 | £30k |
| THE ANTON JURGENS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | — |
| QUADRATURE CLIMATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £1.3m |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £350k |
| THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £350k |
Charities like this
- THE CENTRE FOR CRIME AND JUSTICE STUDIES (ISTD)
- CENTRE FOR WOMEN'S JUSTICE
- JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS
- JUSTICE
- JUSTICE & CARE
- CENTRE FOR INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CENTRE FOR JUSTICE INNOVATION UK | £1.3m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 2 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE CENTRE FOR CRIME AND JUSTICE STUDIES (ISTD) | £531k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CENTRE FOR WOMEN'S JUSTICE | £987k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| JUSTICE COLLABORATIONS | £1.7m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| JUSTICE | £1.7m | — | — | above | 21.0% | no doubt |
| JUSTICE & CARE | £5.1m | £150,001 - £160,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |