The Centre for Justice Innovation UK
Analysis
The Centre for Justice Innovation UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Kennington. It was registered in May 2013, 13 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08274430). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Centre for Justice Innovation UK reported income of £1.6m and spending of £1.6m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £1.0m to £1.6m (+62%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 23%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Centre for Justice Innovation UK sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 96th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Khulisa (£1.6m), Independent Training Services Limited (£1.7m) and St Mary's Hare Park School (£1.6m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 91% and charitable activities 8.9%. Charitable activities took 99% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £494k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 20 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 91%
- Charitable activities 8.9%
- Investments 0.3%
In the charity's own words
The Centre for Justice Innovation seeks to build a justice system which every citizen believes is fair and effective. Weprovide hands on support to practitioners in the justice system, conduct research, promote evidence-based, innovative justice policy, and share lessons between the jurisdictions of the UK and with our sister organisation in New York City, the Center for Justice Innovation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Khulisa | London | £1.6m |
| Independent Training Services Limited | South Yorkshire | £1.7m |
| St Mary's Hare Park School | Romford | £1.6m |
| York Centre for Voluntary Service | York | £1.7m |