JUSTICE FOR JOURNALISTS FOUNDATION
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of $546,254 for the year ended 31 January 2024, with total net assets increasing to $633,367. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at $72,127, which the Trustees considered adequate for future plans, though no specific reserves policy target has been designated. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“During the period, $78,065 (2023: $62,365) was paid to MO Executive Consulting Limited in respect of consultancy services provided by Maria Ordzhonikidze, one of the trustees.” — page 30
“During the year, the charity received a donation of $780,000 from Khodorkovsky Foundation, a company which Maria Ordzhonikidze is a trustee.” — page 34
“During the period, $78,065 (2023: $62,365) was paid to MO Executive Consulting Limited in respect of consultancy services provided by Maria Ordzhonikidze, one of the trustees.” — page 30
“During the year, the charity received a donation of $780,000 from Khodorkovsky Foundation, a company which Maria Ordzhonikidze is a trustee.” — page 34
“During the period, $78,065 (2023: $62,365) was paid to MO Executive Consulting Limited in respect of consultancy services provided by Maria Ordzhonikidze, one of the trustees.” — page 30
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/01/2024)
Trustees
- ELTON SHANE
- Maria Logan
- Vafa Fati-Zada
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £306k | £766k |
| 31/01/2024 | £809k | £799k |
Common questions
Is JUSTICE FOR JOURNALISTS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of $546,254 for the year ended 31 January 2024, with total net assets increasing to $633,367. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted free reserves stood at $72,127, which the Trustees considered adequate for future plans, though no specific reserves policy target has been designated. The charity maintains adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Blick Rothenberg Audit LLP.
Who funds JUSTICE FOR JOURNALISTS FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name JUSTICE FOR JOURNALISTS FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include KHODORKOVSKY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| KHODORKOVSKY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10.0m |
| KHODORKOVSKY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £500k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 3 | £42k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £90k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £55k |
| THE ORR MACKINTOSH FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £55k |
| PERSULA FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £13k |
| THE ALLEN OVERY SHEARMAN STERLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £5k |
| THE WYNDHAM CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2k |