The Access to Justice Foundation was set up by the legal profession to improve access to justice for the most vulnerable in society. Since 2011, law firms across the country have been working closely with us and donating dormant client account balances in accordance with the SRA accounts rules.
To date, over £1,000,000 has been raised, helping us get closer to our goal of providing legal assistance to members of the public who live in poverty, but are not eligible for legal aid. We are committed to leaving no stone unturned and are driving the campaign into a new phase of fundraising. With your help, we can continue to identify and utilise dormant client funds, so that it goes to the causes where it is needed most.
Through our deep links with the legal community, we are able to fund pro bono and advice projects throughout the country and make a real difference to people who are in desperate need of legal help but simply cannot afford it. You can read the stories of Sofia, Charlotte and Miss S †, who were all able to access justice through the projects that we support.
By following the steps on this page, residual client balances can be donated to the Access to Justice Foundation and will make a major impact to those who are unable to access legal aid.