JUSTIFI UK
To advance the Jewish religion for the benefit of the public, in particular by raising awareness and understanding of the religious belief and practice of tikkun (improving or repairing the world) and putting it into practice via educational seminars, experiential travel, and grants for individual projects.
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TO ADVANCE THE JEWISH RELIGION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC, IN PARTICULAR BY RAISING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE RELIGIOUS BELIEF AND PRACTICE OF TIKKUM (IMPROVING OR REPAIRING THE WORLD) AND PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £69,543 for the year ended 28 February 2025, primarily due to the timing of programme and relief-related receipts and payments. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy to ensure stable operation, with unrestricted funds carried forward totaling £21,435. The trustees and auditors confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received a salary between £60,000 and £70,000, and another employee received a salary between £80,000 and £90,00.” — page 17
“During the year, there were five employees. One employee received a salary between £60,000 and £70,000, and another employee received a salary between £80,000 and £90,00.” — page 17
“It is the policy of the charity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are free reserves of the charity, at a level which provides sufficient resources to fund the charitable commitments and the cost of management and administration. The trustees define reserves as unrestricted funds excluding intangible assets.” — page 4
“The American Friends of Justifi located in USA is a related charity, and it supports the activities of the UK charity by making donations to fund some operational costs. The total amount donated in the year was £1,052,484 (2024: £1,044,412). There were no other transactions with The American Friends of Justifi during the year.” — page 21
“During the year the charity made payments totaling £44,551 to a grandson of one of the Trustees in consulting and fundraising fees. The transactions were conducted at arm’s length.” — page 21
“The American Friends of Justifi located in USA is a related charity, and it supports the activities of the UK charity by making donations to fund some operational costs. The total amount donated in the year was £1,052,484 (2024: £1,044,412). There were no other transactions with The American Friends of Justifi during the year.” — page 21
“During the year the charity made payments totaling £44,551 to a grandson of one of the Trustees in consulting and fundraising fees. The transactions were conducted at arm’s length.” — page 21
“The American Friends of Justifi located in USA is a related charity, and it supports the activities of the UK charity by making donations to fund some operational costs. The total amount donated in the year was £1,052,484 (2024: £1,044,412). There were no other transactions with The American Friends of Justifi during the year.” — page 21
“During the year the charity made payments totaling £44,551 to a grandson of one of the Trustees in consulting and fundraising fees. The transactions were conducted at arm’s length.” — page 21
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from more than £60,000 (FY2024) to £80,000 and £90,00 (FY2025).
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (FY2024) → 2 (FY2025).
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jamie Cowland — CEO
- Brian Schneider — COO
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 28/02/2025)
Trustees
- JULIAN FRASERchair
- DAVID COWLAND
- JANE COWLAND
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 28/02/2025 | £1.6m | £1.7m |
| 29/02/2024 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 28/02/2023 | £781k | £802k |
| 28/02/2022 | £257k | £238k |
| 28/02/2021 | £67k | £86k |
Common questions
Is JUSTIFI UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £69,543 for the year ended 28 February 2025, primarily due to the timing of programme and relief-related receipts and payments. Per the trustees' report, the charity maintains a reserves policy to ensure stable operation, with unrestricted funds carried forward totaling £21,435. The trustees and auditors confirm that the charity has adequate resources to continue as a going concern for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Landau Morley LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of JUSTIFI UK earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,000 and £90,00 band, and 2 employees earned over £60,000.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WIDCOMBE, BATH | 1 | — |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £235k |
| BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED | 1 | £217k |
| BELZ ISRAEL CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £120k |
| COSMON (BELZ) LIMITED | 1 | £56k |
| BEFORE TRUST | 1 | £37k |
| SONGDALE LIMITED | 1 | £31k |
| GIVE US A CHANCE | 1 | £28k |
Charities like this
- 'JUST LOVE'
- J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED
- MERCAZ TORAH VECHESED LIMITED
- LOFTUS CHARITABLE TRUST
- MERKAZ HATORAH LIMITED
- MIFAL TOV VACHESED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTIFI UK | £1.6m | £80,000 and £90,00 | 2 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 'JUST LOVE' | £387k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| J & J CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | £127k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MERCAZ TORAH VECHESED LIMITED | £1.9m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LOFTUS CHARITABLE TRUST | £154k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| MERKAZ HATORAH LIMITED | £237k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |