Just Shelter
Analysis
Just Shelter is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in June 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, Just Shelter reported income of £22k and spending of £2,507, leaving 88% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £9,500 to £22k (+126%), an average of +23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 249%. Over the whole period it spent 52% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Just Shelter sits at the 41st percentile: it is larger than about 41% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 46th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Time to Be Out (£22k), The Alexis Trust (£22k) and United Welfare Aid (£21k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The prime work of Just Shelter is to support refugees both in camps in northern France and in the UK. Just Shelter therefore undertakes regular trips to Calais and Dunkirk, bringing supplies and offering services in conjunction with local partners.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Time to Be Out | York | £22k |
| The Alexis Trust | Essex | £22k |
| United Welfare Aid | West Glamorgan | £21k |
| Grace Balafonte Ministries Ltd | London | £22k |