The Barristers' Foundation
Analysis
The Barristers' Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 11948459). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Barristers' Foundation reported income of £20k and spending of £13k, leaving 35% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £12k to £20k (+64%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 426%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Barristers' Foundation sits at the 37th percentile: it is larger than about 37% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 44th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Promote Mifumi Project (£20k), Evidence for Development (£20k) and Jabulani Rural Health Foundation (£20k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
(i) To support barristers (and prospective barristers) who may be disadvantaged within the workplace, thereby supporting diversity in the profession(ii) To support access to justice by increasing understanding of the justice system and where necessary providing access to free legal advice; and(iii) To support the rule of law in the public's interest.The charity operates in England and Wales.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Promote Mifumi Project | Bristol | £20k |
| Evidence for Development | Kent | £20k |
| Jabulani Rural Health Foundation | London | £20k |
| Unmask Cancer | west dulwich | £20k |