JUSTUS
To promote the relief of need for the homeless or vulnerably housed by providing advice, advocacy and support.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total income of £46,843 and total expenditure of £28,536 for the period, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees have set a reserves policy target of three months' operational costs, with actual unrestricted reserves held at £34, which is significantly below this stated target.
What the accounts disclose
“Harpur Trust Main Grant 2 - 17,193 - 17,193 8,597” — page 11
“It was agreed that JustUs would continue to hold 3 month’s operational costs in reserve” — page 10
Trustees
- Laurence Freeman
- Mark Stedman
- Robert Muncaster
- Samantha Price
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 07/11/2025 | £47k | £29k |
| 07/11/2024 | £36k | £25k |
| 07/11/2023 | £40k | £40k |
| 07/11/2022 | £60k | £69k |
| 07/11/2021 | £93k | £64k |
Common questions
Is JUSTUS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total income of £46,843 and total expenditure of £28,536 for the period, resulting in a net surplus. The trustees have set a reserves policy target of three months' operational costs, with actual unrestricted reserves held at £34, which is significantly below this stated target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JUSTUS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JUSTUS as a grant recipient include THE HARPUR TRUST, BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE HARPUR TRUST | FY2023 | £52k | Advocacy for the Homeless People of Bedford |
| BEDFORDSHIRE AND LUTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £27k | High Sheriff Awards |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £8k | Grants |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 27/04/2023 | £10k | Support and advocacy for homeless people |