Our priorities

Access to justice is a fundamental concept that underpins democracy and human rights. Cuts in legal aid and government funding have significantly reduced services, and there are ‘advice deserts’ across the country.

Individuals may not always be aware of their rights, and many experience multi-faceted problems that may have an unrecognised legal solution at the root. Without free and easily accessible legal advice, individuals with social welfare needs who cannot afford lawyers are denied access to justice.

Civil society organisations delivering legal advice or public law challenges and strategic litigation face significant difficulties with demand increasing while legal services have been cut.

We support organisations that increase access to justice through provision of specialist legal advice and representation.