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free representation unit

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the general public. Free Representation Unit is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in England And Wales.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

The FRU trains volunteers to represent clients in legal hearings. We aim to prevent poverty by enabling clients to obtain their legal rights. Legal aid is not available and our clients cannot afford to pay for representation. We operate in Greater London, the home counties and the east midlands. Our volunteers are aspiring lawyers or qualified lawyers who give their time for free.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£460,149
Latest Expenditure
£533,356

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 115.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 115.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£460,149£533,3560 / 300
2023£496,710£505,1390 / 300
2022£206,428£204,8550 / 300

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers