JUSTICE FOR JOURNALISTS FOUNDATION
Our Objectives are to promote human rights, especially freedom of speech, as set out in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Art 10, and European convention Art 19,by:A. Monitoring abuses of human rights;B. Raising awareness of such human rights;C. Promoting public support for such human rights;D. Research into such human rights issues;E. International advocacy of such human rights
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £43,102 for the period ended 31 January 2026, with total incoming resources of £314,803 and total expenditure of £271,701. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds total reserves of £84,230, all of which are classified as expendable endowment funds, and the trustees have not yet designated a specific reserves policy.
What the accounts disclose
“Total incoming resources amounted to £314,803 (2025: £306,485), comprising unrestricted donations of £1,542, restricted donations of £6,000, an expendable endowment of £306,942, and an interest income of £319.” — page 10
“During the year, the Charity received a donation of £288,751 from Khodorkovsky Foundation, a company of which Maria Logan is a trustee.” — page 31
“During the period, £14,500 (2025: £48,445) was paid to MO Executive Consulting Limited in respect of consultancy services provided by Maria Ordzhonikidze during the period in which Maria Ordzhonikidze served as a Trustee of the Charity.” — page 28
“During the year, the Charity received a donation of £288,751 from Khodorkovsky Foundation, a company of which Maria Logan is a trustee.” — page 31
“During the period, £14,500 (2025: £48,445) was paid to MO Executive Consulting Limited in respect of consultancy services provided by Maria Ordzhonikidze during the period in which Maria Ordzhonikidze served as a Trustee of the Charity.” — page 28
“During the year, the Charity received a donation of £288,751 from Khodorkovsky Foundation, a company of which Maria Logan is a trustee.” — page 31
“During the period, £14,500 (2025: £48,445) was paid to MO Executive Consulting Limited in respect of consultancy services provided by Maria Ordzhonikidze during the period in which Maria Ordzhonikidze served as a Trustee of the Charity.” — page 28
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2026 | £245k | £272k |
| 31/01/2025 | £306k | £766k |
| 31/01/2024 | £809k | £799k |
Common questions
Is JUSTICE FOR JOURNALISTS FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £43,102 for the period ended 31 January 2026, with total incoming resources of £314,803 and total expenditure of £271,701. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds total reserves of £84,230, all of which are classified as expendable endowment funds, and the trustees have not yet designated a specific reserves policy. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
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 | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| KHODORKOVSKY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10.0m | Support for Human Rights/Civil Society |
| KHODORKOVSKY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £500k | Support for Human Rights/Civil Society |
| KHODORKOVSKY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £500k | Support for Human Rights/Civil Society |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 2 | £27k |
| THE JOSEPH ROWNTREE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £150k |
| LSEG Foundation | 1 | £76k |
| JOFFE CHARITABLE TRUST CIO | 1 | £65k |
| POLDEN PUCKHAM CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £38k |
| CURIOUS MINDS | 1 | £10k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUSTICE FOR JOURNALISTS FOUNDATION | £245k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| MEDIA LEGAL DEFENCE INITIATIVE | £3.0m | — | — | above | 3.0% | no doubt |
| AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL CHARITY | £5.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THOMSON REUTERS FOUNDATION | £22.9m | £330K - £340K | — | above | — | no doubt |
| FUND FOR GLOBAL HUMAN RIGHTS UK | £4.0m | £230,000 - £239,999 | — | above | — | no doubt |
| ROBERT F. KENNEDY HUMAN RIGHTS UK LIMITED | £119k | — | 1 | below | — | no doubt |