Justlife Foundation
Justlife exists to peoples stay in homeless temporary accommodation short safe and healthy. We work nationally to support and influence the improvement of temporary accommodation and our services in Greater Manchester and Brighton and Hove regions meet the needs of those living in temporary accommodation.
Activities & Mission
Justlife exists to peoples stay in homeless temporary accommodation short safe and healthy. We work nationally to support and influence the improvement of temporary accommodation and our services in Greater Manchester and Brighton and Hove regions meet the needs of those living in temporary accommodation.
Areas of Operation
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 20% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
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 | £1,963,259 | £1,584,214 | £1,468,078 | £956,224 | £140,455 | 38 / 60 |
| 2024 | £1,500,248 | £1,608,534 | £1,495,700 | £577,179 | £80,201 | 39 / 50 |
| 2023 | £1,243,204 | £1,290,550 | £1,196,552 | £685,465 | £195,000 | 34 / 40 |
| 2022 | £983,616 | £1,093,733 | £1,052,321 | £732,811 | £211,730 | 33 / 40 |
| 2021 | £1,122,551 | £945,509 | £901,986 | £842,928 | £231,101 | 22 / 40 |
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Frequently asked questions about Justlife Foundation
What does Justlife Foundation do?
Justlife exists to peoples stay in homeless temporary accommodation short safe and healthy. We work nationally to support and influence the improvement of temporary accommodation and our services in Greater Manchester and Brighton and Hove regions meet the needs of those living in temporary accommodation.
How much income did Justlife Foundation report in 2025?
Justlife Foundation reported total income of £1.96m and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Justlife Foundation?
Justlife Foundation has a program ratio of 74.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 20% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Justlife Foundation registered as a charity?
Justlife Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2011 as charity number 1140822. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs Justlife Foundation?
Justlife Foundation is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is David Steell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Justlife Foundation operate?
Justlife Foundation operates across 4 areas: Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, Manchester City and London.
Is Justlife Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — Justlife Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140822.
Details
1479 Ashton Old Road
Openshaw
MANCHESTER
M11 1HH
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