LAWYERS FOR JUSTICE IN LIBYA
Latest income
£2.7m
Latest spending
£2.7m
Registered
2013
Accounts read
FY2024
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £299,686 were held at year-end, which is below the charity's adopted target of £335,000. The trustees note that significant funding reductions in 2025 have necessitated the utilization of these reserves and staff reductions to maintain activities.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy
“As of 31 December 2024, LFJL had unrestricted reserves of £299,686 (2023: £209,855), which is below the target reserve policy figure.” — page 8
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Training fees paid to a person connected to a trustee.
“During the year, the charity paid £3,340 (2023: £Nil) in training fees to a person connected to a trustee. No trustees received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.” — page 28
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Total income
£2.7m
Total spending
£2.7m
Cost of raising funds
£65k
Reserves (reported)
£300k
Employees
14
Trustees
- ANDREW BALFOURchair
- Dr Ghazi Gheblawi
- Dr Lutz Oette
- Fayruz Abdulhadi
- Mariam Elhadri
- Mervet Mhanni
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £2.7m | £2.7m |
| 31/12/2023 | £2.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £748k | £1.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £1.1m | £756k |
| 31/08/2020 | £814k | £716k |
Common questions
Is LAWYERS FOR JUSTICE IN LIBYA financially healthy?
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves of £299,686 were held at year-end, which is below the charity's adopted target of £335,000. The trustees note that significant funding reductions in 2025 have necessitated the utilization of these reserves and staff reductions to maintain activities. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.