Restorative Justice For All International Institute

What Restorative Justice For All International Institute does

Restorative Justice For All International Institute (RJ4All) is a UK Community Interest Company (company number 08684719) founded in 2013/2014 by Prof. Dr. Theo Gavrielides and headquartered at the Rotherhithe Community Centre, 30 Plough Way, London SE16 2LJ. The organisation operates as a non-profit working at the intersection of criminal justice policy, community development, and academic research, serving practitioners, policymakers, academics, schools, and local residents — particularly in the SE16 catchment. It runs a paid membership scheme, training programmes, and policy advocacy, and convenes an annual Restorative Justice Week conference.

The Institute is structured around four interlinked arms: an International Institute (research, training, policy), a Community Centre (local services and venue hire), a Sports division (gym and fitness programming), and a Publications imprint. Its core intellectual property comprises two proprietary methodologies — the RJiNEAR Resilience Model (first piloted 2016) and Restorative Justice Art (in use since 2018) — delivered through an e-learning platform, a Level 5 Regulated Qualification, and a podcast launched in March 2024. It also coordinates EU Commission-funded projects (RDaVR, YEIP, SMART, CALM) across roughly seven member states and operates large coalitions including a 900+ organisation Arts Criminal Justice Alliance and an 8,000+ member UK Youth network. A sister organisation, RJ4All Europe, is based in Cyprus.

Revenue is generated through a mix of public-sector grants (UK and EU), individual and corporate donations, paid memberships, e-course and accredited qualification fees, publications income, community-centre room hire, and the partner-operated gym. Notable named partners and customers include HMPPS, NHS England South East, Bucks New University, BHSCA, and Decathlon, with a high-profile patronage board (Prof. John Braithwaite, David Lammy MP, Lady Edwina Grosvenor, among others). The organisation employs approximately 50 staff, and a planned Chair transition to Dr Charlotte Fernandes in July 2026 marks a formal leadership succession from the founder.

Name

Restorative Justice For All International Institute

Legal name

Restorative Justice For All International Institute

Website

https://rj4all.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

RJ4All is a UK Community Interest Company, founded 2013/2014 by Prof. Dr. Theo Gavrielides, operating four interlinked arms (Institute, Community Centre, Sports, Publications) to deliver restorative-justice research, training, and community programmes to practitioners, policymakers, and SE16 residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Restorative Justice and Community Services

NAICS

Human Rights Organizations (813311), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Research and Development in the Social Sciences and Humanities (54172)

SIC

Services-Management Services (8741), Services-Facilities Support Management Services (8744), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro primary industry

Alternative Dispute Resolution & Restorative Justice Programs (BPAIAFAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Reentry & Justice-Involved Support Services (BPAGAEAN), Transitional Justice, Accountability & Reparations (BPADAGAL)

Keywords

• Restorative justice services
• Community empowerment programs
• Restorative justice training
• Criminal justice interventions
• Resilience and wellbeing education

Headquarters

HQ city

London

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: RJ4All operates as a 100% non-profit Community Interest Company and relies on donations through PayPal, Ebay charity, and Paypal Giving Fund. The organisation is funded by various grant-making bodies and trusts including London Catalyst, WCIT, and others referenced in testimonials.
2. E-courses and Educational Programmes: RJ4All Education (rj4allecourses.com) delivers CPD-certified e-courses on restorative justice, safeguarding, RJiNEAR, and related topics. Courses include 'Safeguarding children advanced Level 2', 'RJiNEAR CPD ecourse', 'CA4RJ', 'RJ4MH', 'MHM1', 'RRME' and others. Some content is free while CPD-certified courses generate revenue.
3. RJ4All Publications: RJ4All Publications (rj4allpublications.com), established in 2013 as the independent publishing arm, sells e-books, training manuals and academic publications on restorative justice and social justice themes. Recognised as the world's leading independent publisher of restorative justice e-books.
4. Community Centre Services: The RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre generates revenue through venue hire, gym and fitness classes, and various community services including food bank operations, digital hub access, youth clubs, and wellbeing services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

RJ4All is a UK-based non-profit Community Interest Company that delivers restorative justice casework, community empowerment services, accredited training, and publications. It operates four interlinked arms — the International Institute (research and advocacy), the Rotherhithe Community Centre (food bank, gym, youth clubs, wellbeing, digital hub), RJ4All Sports, and RJ4All Publications / Education — anchored by the proprietary RJiNEAR resilience model and the Restorative Justice Art methodology.

Product overview

RJ4All operates as a multi-armed organization with four interlinked divisions: RJ4All International Institute (research and advocacy), RJ4All Publications (publishing), RJ4All Sports (fitness), and RJ4All Education (e-courses and diploma programs). At its core is the RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre offering holistic services including restorative justice casework, food services, digital inclusion, youth programs, and wellbeing support. The organization provides structured programs such as the RJiNEAR Resilience Model, Youth Clubs+, and the pioneering Restorative Justice Postcode initiative in SE16. Educational offerings include a free e-library, CPD-certified e-courses, and a Level 5 Regulated Diploma. The organization accepts restorative justice referrals and runs the International Restorative Justice Pledge and Fellowship programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• RJ4All Publications The independent publishing arm of RJ4All, selling e-books, training manuals, and academic publications on restorative justice and social justice. Recognised as the world's leading independent publisher of restorative justice e-books, serving practitioners, academics, and policymakers worldwide.
• RJ4All Education (CPD-Certified E-Courses) Online platform delivering CPD-certified e-courses on restorative justice, safeguarding, the RJiNEAR resilience model, mental health, and related topics, including the Level 5 Regulated Diploma in Restorative Justice Practice. Targets practitioners, academics, and professionals globally.
• RJ4All Rotherhithe Community Centre Services

Quantifiable outcome

• 10 years of documented impact through annual impact reports
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

35 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• European Forum of Restorative Justice (EFRJ)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRJ4All is an active member of the European Forum for Restorative Justice, an international network connecting members active in the field of restorative justice as practitioners, academics and policymakers throughout Europe and beyond. EFRJ promotes research, policy and practice development so that every person may have access to high-quality restorative justice services.
• UK YouthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn open network of over 8,000 youth organisations and nation partners focused on unlocking youth work as the catalyst of change. RJ4All participates in this network to advance youth empowerment and restorative justice initiatives.
• Arts Criminal Justice AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA UK-wide network of 900+ organisations and individuals using the arts to drive positive change in the criminal justice system by promoting high-quality practice, influencing policy, and building evidence. RJ4All contributes its Restorative Justice Art methodology to this alliance.
• Partnership for Young LondonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA cross-sector platform drawing together public and private organisations, voluntary sector, social enterprises, and local, regional and national government to build a successful future for young people in London.
• 4 in 10 (London Child Poverty Network)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA campaigning, skill and information-sharing network of London organisations working to improve the lives of the 4 in 10 children living in poverty across the capital. RJ4All participates to advance its anti-poverty mission.
• Sport for Development CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA movement of organisations working to maximise the positive social impact of sport and physical activity. Supports RJ4All Sports initiatives.
• StreetGamesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHarnesses the power of sport to create positive change in the lives of disadvantaged young people right across the UK, helping make young people and their communities healthier, safer and more successful.
• Good Things FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGlobal non-profit committed to advancing digital inclusion. RJ4All participates in the Action on Digital Inclusion Network, supporting its Community Digital Hub.
• Human Rights Alliance (hosted by British Institute of Human Rights)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrings together hundreds of organisations that work to promote Human Rights in the UK. RJ4All's mission aligns with human rights advocacy.
• ClinksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports, promotes and represents the voluntary sector working in the criminal justice system to ensure it can provide the services people need.
• Sported UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe UK's largest network of community groups supporting half a million young people to overcome barriers to reach their full potential. RJ4All Sports participates in this network.
• National Academy for Social PrescribingminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDedicated to the advancement of social prescribing through promotion, collaboration and innovation across arts, health, sports, leisure, and the natural environment. RJ4All Wellbeing Circles Café participates.
• Mental Health Network (Southwark)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of groups and charities providing support and services to Southwark communities around mental health. RJ4All Wellbeing Services participates.
• Southwark Food Action AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAn independent collective of local food providers, charities, community partners, residents, businesses, and public sector representatives delivering a joined-up holistic food systems approach increasing food security and food equality in Southwark.
• Children & Young People's Mental Health CoalitionminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks towards building a nation where positive mental health is promoted and early intervention practices are in place for children and young people.
• Alliance of Sport in Criminal JusticeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Charitable Incorporated Organisation working with national partners in criminal justice, sport, academia, government and others to establish sport in criminal justice best practice.
• Digital Poverty AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEstablished in 2021 to end digital poverty by 2030 through policy, advocacy, evidence, and community. RJ4All's Digital Hub aligns with this mission.
• Equally OursminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA network of UK organisations committed to equal opportunities, social justice, good community relations, respect for human rights and an end to discrimination.
• Restorative Justice International (RJI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational partnership for implementing joint vision for restorative justice and collaborating in ways that change lives and lower crime rates locally, nationally and internationally. RJI President Lisa Rea cited working with Dr. Theo Gavrielides and RJ4All team as a great honour.
• DecathlonminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCSR partnership supporting RJ4All's community sports youth clubs. Decathlon's passion is making the fun and benefits of sport more accessible for many. Partnership facilitated through Art-Invest.
• Plan ZheroesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupports RJ4All's food bank, providing help to South London residents affected by food poverty. Co-founded by Chris Wilkie.
• KHULISA UKminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEngaged RJ4All to conduct a longitudinal assessment of their Rehabilitation Social Action Fund project. Chose RJ4All for their credentials, experience, and combination of quantitative analysis with action research methodologies.
• Inclusive Club Network (Access Sport)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRJ4All joined the Inclusive Club Network to promote the accessibility of free community gym and sports services for people with disabilities and long-term health conditions.
• Buckinghamshire Health and Social Care Academy (BHSCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration on supporting healthcare students, advancing social care standards, and empowering healthcare practitioners. In partnership with RJ4All International Institute and Bucks New University (BNU).
• Bucks New University (BNU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in healthcare education collaboration with BHSCA and RJ4All, supporting healthcare students and practitioners.
• NHS England South EastcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BHSCA and University of Surrey to support empowerment of healthcare practitioners to pursue educator roles across diverse settings.
• University of SurreycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAcademic partner in healthcare practitioner empowerment programme alongside NHS England South East and BHSCA.
• RDaVR Network (Restorative Dialogue Against Violent Radicalisation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork within RJ4All, one of 7 partner organisations in the Restorative Dialogue Against Violent Radicalisation project. Part of wider European Commission funded initiative.
• YEIP Project (Youth Empowerment and Innovation Project)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the largest youth-led studies on violent youth radicalisation in Europe, carried out by 75 young researchers from 7 EU countries under direction of Dr. Theo Gavrielides. Directly engaged with 3,540 individuals aged 16-78.
• Social Prescribing NetworkminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with Local Care Networks and Community Southwark to co-design and develop a more coordinated model of social prescribing in Southwark borough.
• KARAVANminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with RJ4All on the SMART Project since 2020. Working towards Erasmus and HORIZON Projects to demonstrate empathy and awareness to resolve similar issues at national and international levels.
• One Terrene International (OTI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with RJ4All since 2019 on 'a chance for change' project focused on gender-based violence. Built educational modules for youth workers. OTI has included RJ4All as a preferred partner in all future projects.
• IASISminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with RJ4All on the CALM project since 2021. RJ4All has been an excellent partner providing support to all activities and recruiting suitable participants.
• What Works for Children's Social CareminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerExternal experts hired by RJ4All to review existing safeguarding policies and practices. Collaborated with Kings College London on safeguarding.
• Kings College LondonminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAcademic experts collaborated with RJ4All to review existing safeguarding policies and practices, contributing to CPD-certified e-course development.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• European Forum for Restorative Justice (EFRJ): European network of restorative justice practitioners, academics and policymakers. EFRJ is directly comparable to RJ4All's international institute arm, both advancing restorative justice research, policy, and practitioner training across Europe.
• Restorative Justice Council (UK): UK independent membership body for restorative justice practitioners and services, including a register of qualified practitioners. Comparable to RJ4All in setting standards and accrediting practitioners in the same restorative justice niche.
• Restorative Justice International (RJI): International body advancing restorative justice collaboration and implementation globally. RJI is a stated partner of RJ4All and operates in the same global restorative justice practitioner and policy space.
• KHULISA UK: UK charity delivering restorative and trauma-informed interventions with young people and communities affected by crime. KHULISA is a direct peer of RJ4All, even a contracted evaluation client, operating in the same restorative justice and youth offending space.
• Access Sport: UK charity promoting inclusive access to sport for disadvantaged young people, including those with disabilities. RJ4All is a partner in Access Sport's Inclusive Club Network, operating in the same inclusive sport and community space.
• Sported UK: UK's largest network of community sport groups supporting disadvantaged young people. Directly comparable to RJ4All Sports and a network member of RJ4All, operating in the same sport-for-development and youth inclusion space.

Broad incumbents

• Clinks: UK membership body supporting voluntary sector organisations working in criminal justice. RJ4All is a Clinks member; Clinks is a broader incumbent providing infrastructure, advocacy, and funding support to a network that includes RJ4All.
• Centre for Justice Innovation: UK charity that develops and tests new approaches to criminal justice, including restorative and procedural justice programmes. A larger, broader-incumbent player operating in overlapping criminal justice reform and community safety space as RJ4All.
• Prison Reform Trust: UK charity working to create a just, humane, and effective penal system through research, advocacy, and reform programmes. Operates in the same criminal justice policy and rehabilitation space as RJ4All.
• Howard League for Penal Reform: UK's oldest penal reform charity, engaging in policy, research, and frontline programmes across the criminal justice system. A broader incumbent overlapping with RJ4All's criminal justice reform and rehabilitation remit.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrBsfwYoJkVqcPJqlR6pXxA/featured
• Facebookfacebook.com/RJforAll
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/rj4all
• Instagraminstagram.com/rj4all_

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Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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