Bristol Law Centre
Also known as: Avon and Bristol Law Centre, Bristol Law Centre Ltd, Bristol Resource Centre
The Law Centre provides legal advice and advocacy service for unwaged and low paid people and for people experiencing unlawful discrimination
Activities & Mission
The Law Centre provides legal advice and advocacy service for unwaged and low paid people and for people experiencing unlawful discrimination
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 48% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,501,892 | £1,237,093 | £1,200,110 | £1,548,961 | £358,558 | 26 / 90 |
| 2024 | £1,320,878 | £1,258,018 | £1,258,018 | £1,035,213 | £332,214 | 27 / 90 |
| 2023 | £1,028,898 | £986,232 | £986,232 | £972,353 | £267,693 | 24 / 96 |
| 2022 | £897,436 | £837,686 | £837,686 | £929,687 | £251,520 | 24 / 60 |
| 2021 | £1,051,853 | £1,028,548 | £1,028,548 | £869,937 | £216,033 | 27 / 82 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bristol Law Centre
What does Bristol Law Centre do?
The Law Centre provides legal advice and advocacy service for unwaged and low paid people and for people experiencing unlawful discrimination
How much income did Bristol Law Centre report in 2025?
Bristol Law Centre reported total income of £1.50m and reported expenditure of £1.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Bristol Law Centre?
Bristol Law Centre has a program ratio of 79.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Bristol Law Centre registered as a charity?
Bristol Law Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 November 1996 as charity number 1059022. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Bristol Law Centre?
Bristol Law Centre is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bristol Law Centre operate?
Bristol Law Centre operates across 5 areas, including Bath And North East Somerset, Bristol City, North Somerset and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Bristol Law Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Bristol Law Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1059022.
Details
2 Hide Market
West Street
St. Philips
BRISTOL
BS2 0BH
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Also Known As
- Avon and Bristol Law Centre
- Bristol Law Centre Ltd
- Bristol Resource Centre
- Avon and Bristol Law Centre
- Bristol Law Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated