Justice Defenders
Also known as: African Prisons Project
Legal education, training, and practice with prison communities in Africa.
Activities & Mission
Legal education, training, and practice with prison communities in Africa.
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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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,488,111 | £1,708,395 | £1,460,564 | £15,006 | £2,036 | 33 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,121,897 | £2,274,868 | £2,041,200 | £235,290 | £164,226 | 32 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,872,761 | £2,615,902 | £2,425,615 | £388,262 | £292,564 | 56 / 0 |
| 2022 | £5,108,399 | £2,494,652 | £2,229,509 | £3,973,088 | £3,775,700 | 49 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,454,574 | £1,830,533 | £1,597,084 | £1,359,340 | £1,152,473 | 46 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Justice Defenders
What does Justice Defenders do?
Legal education, training, and practice with prison communities in Africa.
How much income did Justice Defenders report in 2025?
Justice Defenders reported total income of £1.49m and reported expenditure of £1.71m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Justice Defenders registered as a charity?
Justice Defenders was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 2007 as charity number 1121764. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs Justice Defenders?
Justice Defenders is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Luis Franceschi. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Justice Defenders operate?
Justice Defenders operates across 4 areas: Kenya, The Gambia, Uganda and United States.
Is Justice Defenders a registered charity?
Yes — Justice Defenders is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1121764.
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Also Known As
- African Prisons Project
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- 9 November 2026
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