AFFORDABLE JUSTICE LTD
A not for profit Family Law firm aimed at offering reasonably priced family law services to women fleeing violence and abuse who require legal advice and representation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £17,653 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds falling to a deficit of £51,120. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of three months' running costs (approximately £24,000), but the actual unrestricted reserves are negative. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have a policy to keep no more than three months running costs (approximately £24 000) in reserves” — page 6
“Mrs S Sedgewick, trustee, was also a paid employee throughout the year, providing legal services.” — page 14
Trustees
- LISA HILDER MBEchair
- JILLIAN PAMELA CUNNINGHAM
- SUSAN CATHERINE SEDGWICK
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £234k | £252k |
| 31/03/2024 | £211k | £248k |
| 31/03/2023 | £216k | £219k |
| 31/03/2022 | £169k | £145k |
| 31/03/2021 | £107k | £129k |
Common questions
Is AFFORDABLE JUSTICE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £17,653 for the year, resulting in unrestricted funds falling to a deficit of £51,120. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of three months' running costs (approximately £24,000), but the actual unrestricted reserves are negative. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm the charity is a going concern with adequate resources to continue operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds AFFORDABLE JUSTICE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name AFFORDABLE JUSTICE LTD as a grant recipient include THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £64k | Women affected by violence and abuse |
| THE SAM AND BELLA SEBBA CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £16k | Women affected by violence and abuse |