Legal Support for Litigants in Person grants programme report
The Legal Support for Litigants in Person grants programme report which was published last week demonstrates the pivotal impact of early intervention on people, places, and communities most in need. 95% of users accessing support through grantee organisations found suitable assistance, developing a deeper understanding of their problems and potential legal remedies. This intervention not […]
Establishing a Centre for Law and Social Justice
With thanks to our colleagues at Nottingham Trent University for sharing their learning and expertise. In September this year, the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC) launched a funding opportunity to support the development of a Centre for Law and Social Justice. The Centre is to work collaboratively with relevant stakeholders to identify opportunities and […]
Maura McGowan in conversation with Chambers and Partners
We are delighted to be working as the charity partner for the Chambers UK Bar Awards again in 2023. In the lead up to the event our Chair, Dame Maura McGowan DBEs talks to the Chambers and Partners team about her journey into the legal profession and her passion for access to justice. Listen to the […]
Network for Justice Transition Plans: A Strategic Shift towards Evidence and Learning
The Network for Justice is changing. While the Network for Justice will remain a project of the Access to Justice Foundation, we are now in the process of moving away from utilising it as a standalone initiative. Instead, we will use it as a vehicle to collect the evidence and learning we need to effectively […]
Supporting Pro Bono
Funding pro bono activity is one of the key ways in which we reach our key strategic aim to fund quality specialist legal advice. Although by definition pro bono advice is provided free of charge, the infrastructure that enables it to take place does need funding. Funds raised from pro bono costs orders are invested […]
Signposting and referral systems Insights and Learning Session
Signposting and Referral Systems Insights and Learning Session This session focused on exploring the opportunities and challenges of implementing signposting and referral systems to better support users on their journeys across different services and organisations. We welcomed speakers from the frontline including Liverpool Access to Advice Network, the Women’s Homelessness project with Homeless Link, and […]
2023 September Justice and Innovation Group
2023 September Justice and Innovation Group This session showcased a range of new initiatives as well as getting an update on previously demonstrated tools. It included presentations from DG Legal on Compliance Champion, Grapple, Access Social Care on the Alice Chatbot, The Advisors Toolbox , Northumbria University on two access to justice projects, the Greater […]
Improving Lives Through Advice Programme Launched with £30 Million Funding from The National Lottery Community Fund
We are delighted to announce the launch of the Improving Lives Through Advice programme, made possible by a £30 million grant from The National Lottery Community Fund, thanks to National Lottery players. Working in partnership with the largest community funder in the UK, the Improving Lives Through Advice programme will ensure continued access to specialist […]
Gender Gaps in Access to Civil Legal Justice: New Report Reveals Alarming Disadvantages Faced by Women
The Women’s Budget Group, using funding from the Community Justice Fund and with support from the Access to Justice Foundation, has today released a report with new survey data that sheds light on gender disparities in accessing civil legal justice and the pressing needs, barriers, and adverse impact faced by women as a result of […]
Welcoming Dame Maura McGowan DBE as our new Chair
We’re delighted to announce the appointment of Dame Maura McGowan DBE as its new Chair. Maura brings a wealth of legal expertise and a deep commitment to promoting equal access to justice for all. She is a fierce public advocate of the promotion of inclusion and equality. Maura was appointed as the Lord Chief Justice’s […]
