News from the Access to Justice Foundation

    Community Justice Fund launches to sustain UK social justice advisers through Covid-19 pandemic – www.communityjusticefund.org.uk   New fund aims to inject immediate money into specialist legal advice agencies, plus provide longer term support as catalyst for wider renewal All grants will be as flexible as possible to ensure the money is spent where…

The Government has allocated £5.4 million in funding to support the legal advice sector during the Covid-19 pandemic, to be distributed to those most in need through not for profit organisations and Law Centres across England and Wales. Justice Minister, Alex Chalk said: “Law Centres and charities in the advice sector play a vital role…

28 April 2020 Dear all, LEGAL SUPPORT FOR LITIGANTS IN PERSON GRANT Now more than ever, it is vitally important to ensure support is available to people taking their matters through the justice system, and to deliver that support as effectively as we can. That is why we are both delighted to write to you…

Emergency Advice Appeal launched to raise crucial funds for social welfare law charities LEGAL ADVICE SECTOR IS CLOSE TO BREAKING POINT WARN FUNDERS   The COVID-19 pandemic is pushing an already fragile free legal advice sector to breaking point, grant making charities supporting access to justice have warned.   Launching an Emergency Appeal today (Tuesday…

After careful consideration and following government advice, the Legal Support Trusts and the Access to Justice Foundation have decided to postpone all of our spring Legal Walks to Autumn 2020.   The safety of our walkers, supporters and volunteers is paramount to us as well as maximising fundraising to financially support the beneficiaries of our…

Funder Statement on Covid 19, March 2020 We, along with a wider group of funders, recognise that the covid-19 outbreak is an exceptional event that will have an impact on civil society groups, and want to offer reassurance that we stand with the sector during this time. We wish to be as helpful as possible…

  New Vacancy! We’re looking for a new Grants Manager.   The role – Grants Manager We are currently seeking a highly motivated and enthusiastic Grants Manager to play a key role in the Foundation’s grant making programme. Whilst the role is advertised as full time we also welcome requests for part time or flexible…

The Access to Justice Foundation is pleased to announce grants have been awarded to the following organisations through its autumn 2019 regional grants round. All grants are unrestricted and are to support grantees increase their reach. Citizens Advice Barnet Offers free, impartial and specialist legal advice to those who live or work in the London…

Reaching Justice Wales has opened a grants round to fund advice projects across Wales. If you are an advice agency looking for funding, please visit their website for more information. The deadline is Thursday 16th May 2019.

The Access to Justice Foundation, in partnership with Advice Services Alliance, LIP Network and Legal Voice, is organising the Sharing Solutions Conference – kindly hosted by Allen & Overy on 21st May 2019 This collaborative event, aimed at people working in the access to justice sector, will focus on showcasing and discussions solutions to the…

Pro Bono Week will take place from 4th to 8th November 2019, returning for its 18th year to its traditional timing of the first full week of November. The aim of the Week is to recognise and support the free legal help provided by volunteer lawyers, and in particular to: Encourage the legal profession and…

The Access to Justice Foundation is looking for a new Head of Development to join our small busy team and enable us to increase the impact we have in this important sector. This senior role will focus on developing new and existing income streams for the Foundation, as well as having a key role in…