Just Like Us
Also known as: Jlu
Just Like Us sends recent LGBT school leavers into schools to give talks and workshops that champion LGBT equality and challenge prejudice. Our national initiative, School Diversity Week, empowers pupils to run events that tackle homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. We also train teachers to support students in establishing Pride Groups, student-led clubs for LGBT students and allies.
Activities & Mission
Just Like Us sends recent LGBT school leavers into schools to give talks and workshops that champion LGBT equality and challenge prejudice. Our national initiative, School Diversity Week, empowers pupils to run events that tackle homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. We also train teachers to support students in establishing Pride Groups, student-led clubs for LGBT students and allies.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,141,092 | £1,101,733 | £851,350 | £552,541 | £510,856 | 14 / 350 |
| 2024 | £1,307,096 | £1,204,605 | £1,030,829 | £513,182 | £450,052 | 14 / 300 |
| 2023 | £1,112,349 | £1,082,742 | £870,396 | £458,303 | £358,335 | 13 / 400 |
| 2022 | £653,021 | £600,636 | £487,573 | £428,696 | £353,445 | 11 / 164 |
| 2021 | £545,508 | £463,828 | £410,680 | £376,311 | £361,446 | 9 / 350 |
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Frequently asked questions about Just Like Us
What does Just Like Us do?
Just Like Us sends recent LGBT school leavers into schools to give talks and workshops that champion LGBT equality and challenge prejudice. Our national initiative, School Diversity Week, empowers pupils to run events that tackle homophobia, biphobia and transphobia. We also train teachers to support students in establishing Pride Groups, student-led clubs for LGBT students and allies.
How much income did Just Like Us report in 2025?
Just Like Us reported total income of £1.14m and reported expenditure of £1.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Just Like Us registered as a charity?
Just Like Us was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 January 2016 as charity number 1165194. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Just Like Us?
Just Like Us is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christina Paouros. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Just Like Us operate?
Just Like Us operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Just Like Us a registered charity?
Yes — Just Like Us is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165194.
Details
Office 605
Albert House
256-260 Old Street
EC1V 9DD
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Also governs 2 other charities
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Also Known As
- Jlu
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- 30 July 2026
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