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Trust / foundation · Charity no. 1121496
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Just Because is a charity registered in England and Wales under number 1121496. The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Egypt and Scotland. The register describes its activities as: “The Charity targets bellydancers across the UK and worldwide , to encourage them to organise fundraising events such as parties and sponsored walks. We have a presence at all dance festivals held in the UK where we sell t-shirts and hold raffles. The charity also receives individual donations from dancers throughout…” Its charitable objects are: “The relief of sickness in particular breast cancer among women in the UK and worldwide. By the provision of such material or financial assistance as the trustees shall from time to time determine.” In the year to 31 Dec 2025 it reported income of £7,024 and spending of £5,450.
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From the charity register and the funder's published information.
Latest income
£7,024
Latest spending
£5,450
- What it funds
- Health / saving of livesPrevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps
- People of a particular ethnic or racial originOther charities or voluntary bodiesOther defined groupsThe general public
- How it gives
- Makes grants to individualsMakes grants to organisationsOther charitable activities
| Year ending | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £7,024 | £5,450 |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,020 | £3,329 |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,195 | £10.9k |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,716 | £216 |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,939 | £1,862 |
Charitable objects
The relief of sickness in particular breast cancer among women in the UK and worldwide. By the provision of such material or financial assistance as the trustees shall from time to time determine.
Where it operates
Throughout England and Wales, Egypt, Scotland
- Trustees
- 4
What Just Because funds
Just Because is registered under the Charity Commission purposes health / saving of lives and prevention or relief of poverty for people of a particular ethnic or racial origin and other charities or voluntary bodies; the register records that it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £21.7k in total.
How to apply to Just Because
OpenGrant has not found an open scheme from Just Because in its sources (last checked 4 Nov 2026). Its website (justbecause.org.uk) may list programmes that are not yet open or are by invitation only. OpenGrant does not take applications; always check the funder's own guidance.
Questions about Just Because
Is Just Because open for applications now?
Not in OpenGrant's sources as of 4 Nov 2026: no open or forthcoming scheme from Just Because is listed. Check the funder's website for programmes that are not yet open or that it does not advertise.
Where does Just Because fund?
The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Egypt and Scotland.
Does Just Because give grants to individuals?
Yes, according to the Charity Commission register, which records that Just Because makes grants to individuals as well as to organisations. Check its own guidance for who qualifies.
How much does Just Because give each year?
The register does not break out Just Because's grants for its latest year (only charities with income over £500,000 file that detail). Its total spending in the year to 31 Dec 2025 was £5,450. Over its last 5 reported years its spending averaged £4,349 a year.
How large is Just Because?
In its latest reported year Just Because reported income of £7,024 and spending of £5,450.
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