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Community Law Service(northampton And County)

We provide independent and confidential specialist legal advice to residents of Northamptonshire .We provide a comprehensive casework service from the beginning to the conclusion of the case, including representation at court / tribunal if necessary, in the areas of Welfare Benefits, Immigration, Debt, Fuel Poverty and Housing.

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Activities & Mission

We provide independent and confidential specialist legal advice to residents of Northamptonshire .We provide a comprehensive casework service from the beginning to the conclusion of the case, including representation at court / tribunal if necessary, in the areas of Welfare Benefits, Immigration, Debt, Fuel Poverty and Housing.

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.

Local Authority

Northamptonshire

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,358,837
Latest Expenditure
£1,255,222

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 98.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 2.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 47% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,254
Charitable Activities £1,350,540
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £2,043

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,238,272
Raising Funds £16,950
Governance £17,839
Grants to Institutions £958,563
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,358,837
£1,255,222£1,238,272£395,145£385,14538 / 2
2024
£1,186,552
£1,103,301£1,086,915£291,530£291,53033 / 3
2023
£1,100,257
£1,132,453£1,119,178£208,279£208,27931 / 3
2022
£1,170,949
£1,121,485£1,121,485£240,475£240,47533 / 1
2021
£1,213,264
£1,133,044£1,133,044£191,011£191,01134 / 1

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Community Law Service(northampton And County)

What does Community Law Service(northampton And County) do?

We provide independent and confidential specialist legal advice to residents of Northamptonshire .We provide a comprehensive casework service from the beginning to the conclusion of the case, including representation at court / tribunal if necessary, in the areas of Welfare Benefits, Immigration, Debt, Fuel Poverty and Housing.

How much income did Community Law Service(northampton And County) report in 2025?

Community Law Service(northampton And County) reported total income of £1.36m and reported expenditure of £1.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Community Law Service(northampton And County)?

Community Law Service(northampton And County) has a program ratio of 91.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Community Law Service(northampton And County) registered as a charity?

Community Law Service(northampton And County) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 March 2009 as charity number 1128718. It has been registered for 17 years.

Who runs Community Law Service(northampton And County)?

Community Law Service(northampton And County) is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is IAN PEARS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Community Law Service(northampton And County) operate?

Community Law Service(northampton And County) operates in Northamptonshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Community Law Service(northampton And County) a registered charity?

Yes — Community Law Service(northampton And County) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1128718.

Details

Address
Community Law Service
Hazelwood Business House
49-53 Hazelwood Road
Northampton
NN1 1LG
Registration Date
20 March 2009
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5002303
Charity Number
1128718

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Trustees

IAN PEARS Chair
Alan Aisbett
Helen Reay
Keith Moffitt
morcea walker
Also governs 4 other charities
Pauline Woodhouse
SALLY BEARDSWORTH
Also governs 5 other charities
Stephen Hibbert

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Charitable activities Housing Social welfare

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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