Congratulations Daniel Kessler of 4 Stone Buildings for securing a pro bono costs order earlier this year!

Pro bono costs are a vital part of civil litigation that raise funds for future pro bono work, and also help to level the playing field.

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.Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG) are looking for an Organisational Training and Development Associate. This is a great role helping to strengthen the non-profit advice sector and expand access to advice for those who need it most. Visit lapg.co.uk/jobs/ to find out more.

We're recruiting to the LAPG Management & Leadership Hub Access to Justice Law Centres Network Legal Aid Practitioners Group (LAPG) AdviceUK London Legal Support Trust The Legal Education Foundation NCVO

Exciting new funding opportunity from our friends Baring Foundation

Better data & evidence are key first steps towards a fairer justice system.

So we're pleased to announce a JUSTICE-led, Access to Justice funded scoping study by Dr Natalie Byrom will explore options for a new initiative to provide this vital data & evidence: bit.ly/3wIZWxD

Improving Lives Through Advice (ILTA) is a 5-year funding programme delivered by Access to Justice and The National Lottery Community Fund.

The programme offers essential core funding, helping us provide vital support and advocacy. Thanks to National Lottery players for making this possible.

We're looking to partner with social welfare legal organisations in all corners of the UK. Please share this opportunity widely!

We're thrilled to announce that we've secured 5-year funding from the Access to Justice and the The National Lottery Community Fund Improving Lives Through Advice stream to support a health justice partnership with Greenwich Mental Health Hub. Read more about this project ↘️ bitly.ws/3eBez

1/4: The Access to Justice Foundation is pleased to announce the launch of Round One of the Improving Lives Through Advice (ILTA) programme which will provide 5-year core funding to 42 frontline legal advice charities based across England.

Very important thread developing here from the APPG on Access to Justice event in parliament today looking primarily at the #AccessToJustice and #LegalAid issues in relation to violence against women. Well worth a thorough read and engagement.

Jenny Beck KC is delighted to be speaking at this event. Access to properly funded legal advice for women experiencing abuse is critical to their safety, the safety of their families and to fundamental fairness in society

Next Tuesday, 27 February we'll be hosting a meeting on Violence against Women in Westminster. Chaired by HelenaKennedy, we'll be joined by Min Laura Farris MP, Shadow Min Alex Davies-Jones MP, Domestic Abuse Commissioner,Jenny Beck, Dr Nicola Sharp-Jeffs OBE Surviving Economic Abuse + an expert by experience

We received our first pro bono costs order from a tax tribunal – a big congratulations to Siobhan Duncan, Keith M Gordon and Temple Tax Chambers.

Learn more about how you can apply for pro bono costs by visiting our website at atjf.org.uk/pro-bono-costs….

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From using pro bono costs orders, to donating your firm’s residual client balances, to hosting us at your events or in your newsletters, our flexible approach to fundraising means that there will always be a way that you can support free legal advice.

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What funding challenges do health justice partnerships face currently, and what facilitates in gaining and maintaining funds?

See our handy infographic and find out more in our recent funding report: ucl.ac.uk/health-of-publ…

LAG needs help!

We put on events to share knowledge & experience & to train the next generation of social justice lawyers.

We find it difficult to find available, affordable venues. If you, your firm, chambers or org know of anywhere or can offer support we wld be v grateful.

Legal Aid stops people from falling through the social safety net while saving money for the taxpayer.

The National Audit Office's damning report confirms the fallacy of #LegalAid cuts and exposes a system not fit for purpose. We need an overhaul.
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In 2023, we helped 263 men and women who needed advice about domestic abuse and the law. The demand for our service is increasing year-on-year - which is why we're so passionate about supporting those in need of free advice.

Support us by volunteering: ncls.co.uk/volunteer/

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Today the Immigration Health Surcharge increases to £1,035 per year - paid upfront by families who are already struggling to make ends meet.
GMIAU's Action Group explain the impact this will have, and why they won't keep quiet.
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For years, CitizensAdvice has helped people who can’t make ends meet. Today we publish new research showing the scale of this problem in Britain. The reality is bleak - 5m people in a negative budget & 2m living on empty, cutting spending to the bone citizensadvice.org.uk/policy/publica…