JUST KIDDING
Enhancing learning, social and living skills of children with social deficits from underprivileged homes. Our program is individualised to fit each child's need so that they can reach their potentials. We offer social skills play-scheme, after school club and summer project which harnesses communication skills. We help children and young people have a voice, understand others and feel understood.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £51,364, which the trustees report has been maintained above their policy target of three months of core running costs. The charity reported a net income surplus of £25,689 for the year, having spent £89,590 on charitable activities against £115,279 in incoming resources.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity’s policy is to maintain reserves equivalent to at least 3 months of core running costs.” — page 17
Trustees
- SOLOMON BERKOWITZchair
- DAVID SCHREIBER
- Feige Krausz
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £132k | £108k |
| 31/10/2024 | £115k | £90k |
| 31/10/2023 | £115k | £122k |
| 31/10/2022 | £93k | £90k |
| 31/10/2021 | £128k | £108k |
Common questions
Is JUST KIDDING financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves stood at £51,364, which the trustees report has been maintained above their policy target of three months of core running costs. The charity reported a net income surplus of £25,689 for the year, having spent £89,590 on charitable activities against £115,279 in incoming resources. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds JUST KIDDING?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JUST KIDDING as a grant recipient include THE ORP FOUNDATION, THE HISCOX FOUNDATION, UTILITA GIVING, THE AUBREY ORCHARD-LISLE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE GEOFF & FIONA SQUIRE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 28/06/2024 | £20k | Unrestricted Funding |
| City Bridge Foundation | 18/04/2024 | £100k | Grant to Just Kidding |
| UK government | 19/06/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/05/2019 | £10k | Connect and Communicate Camp |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| FRIENDS OF WIZNITZ LIMITED | 1 | £393k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £209k |
| GILMOOR BENEVOLENT FUND LIMITED | 1 | £154k |
| CMZ LTD | 1 | £137k |
| NES FOUNDATION LTD | 1 | £112k |
| FRIENDS OF WMSBG-KOLEL DAMESEK ELIEZER | 1 | £105k |
| MERCAZ TORAH VECHESED LIMITED | 1 | £104k |
| TAGMARSH CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £75k |
Charities like this
- KIDS
- KITH AND KIDS
- KIDS CARE LONDON
- LIVE AND LEARN
- KIDZ KLUB BRIGHTON & HOVE
- KINGSTON SOCIETY FOR CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUST KIDDING | £132k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| KIDS | £9.4m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KITH AND KIDS | £858k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| KIDS CARE LONDON | £780k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIVE AND LEARN | £984k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KIDZ KLUB BRIGHTON & HOVE | £235k | Under £60,000 | 0 | below | — | no doubt |