# Just Because

- Type: Trust / foundation
- Charity number: 1121496 (https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/1121496)
- Website: https://www.justbecause.org.uk
- Latest income: £7,024; spending £5,450
- What it funds: Health / saving of lives, Prevention or relief of poverty
- Who it helps: People of a particular ethnic or racial origin, Other charities or voluntary bodies, Other defined groups, The general public
- How it gives: Makes grants to individuals, Makes grants to organisations, Other charitable activities
- Area of operation: Throughout England and Wales, Egypt, Scotland
- Trustees: 4
- Last verified: 2026-11-04T00:00:00.000Z
- Canonical URL: https://opengrant.co.uk/funders/just-because

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 the year

## Open and forthcoming schemes (0)

None in OpenGrant's sources right now.

## Finances by year (Charity Commission)

| Year ending | Income | Spending | Grants to organisations |
|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Dec 2025 | £7,024 | £5,450 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2024 | £4,020 | £3,329 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2023 | £5,195 | £10.9k | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2022 | £1,716 | £216 | not filed |
| 31 Dec 2021 | £1,939 | £1,862 | not filed |

## 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.

## What it 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. In its latest reported year Just Because reported income of £7,024 and spending of £5,450. Over its last 5 reported years, to 31 Dec 2025, it spent £21.7k in total.

The Charity Commission register lists its area of operation as England and Wales, Egypt and Scotland.

## How to apply

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

### 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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