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Law Centres Federation

Also known as: Law Centres Network, Lcf, Lcn

To relieve charitable need and financial hardship, provide assistance to Law Centres and encourage the formation of Law Centres in the United Kingdom. To advance the education of the public by assisting Law Centres in improving knowledge and practice of the law, and administration of justice in areas of the law which are of particular concern to poor people and directed to the relief of poverty.

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Activities & Mission

To relieve charitable need and financial hardship, provide assistance to Law Centres and encourage the formation of Law Centres in the United Kingdom. To advance the education of the public by assisting Law Centres in improving knowledge and practice of the law, and administration of justice in areas of the law which are of particular concern to poor people and directed to the relief of poverty.

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

Latest Income
£1,123,275
Latest Expenditure
£1,074,401

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 96.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £152,219
Charitable Activities £943,682
Other Trading £0
Investments £520
Other Income £26,854

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,036,818
Raising Funds £37,583
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £323,795
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
£1,123,275
£1,074,401£1,036,818£362,075£362,07512 / 0
2024
£1,096,978
£1,064,592£1,013,739£313,201£313,20110 / 0
2023
£912,591
£1,069,258£1,025,783£280,815£112,84512 / 0
2022
£1,057,608
£1,227,117£1,189,670£437,482£249,88113 / 2
2021
£4,570,760
£4,424,990£4,395,510£606,991£161,30112 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Law Centres Federation

What does Law Centres Federation do?

To relieve charitable need and financial hardship, provide assistance to Law Centres and encourage the formation of Law Centres in the United Kingdom. To advance the education of the public by assisting Law Centres in improving knowledge and practice of the law, and administration of justice in areas of the law which are of particular concern to poor people and directed to the relief of poverty.

How much income did Law Centres Federation report in 2025?

Law Centres Federation reported total income of £1.12m and reported expenditure of £1.07m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Law Centres Federation registered as a charity?

Law Centres Federation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 2001 as charity number 1088588. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Law Centres Federation?

Law Centres Federation is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is HELEN CLAIRE DARBY ROGERS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Law Centres Federation operate?

Law Centres Federation operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.

Is Law Centres Federation a registered charity?

Yes — Law Centres Federation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088588.

Details

Address
1 Lady Hale Gate
Gray's Inn
LONDON
WC1X 8BS
Registration Date
26 September 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3968756
Charity Number
1088588

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Trustees

HELEN CLAIRE DARBY ROGERS Chair
Andrew John Angus Allan
Also governs 1 other charity
David Jackson
Also governs 1 other charity
Hilton Ransford Von Herbert
Also governs 1 other charity
Lydia Elizabeth Nash
Mark Clifton Weights
Modupe Ayodeji Michael Fawole
Also governs 1 other charity
NICHOLAS EUGENE WHITTINGHAM
Also governs 1 other charity
Professor Gareth Thomas
Sagar Kantilal Shah
Sara Naomi Taylor
Thomas Christopher Stephens
Vanessa Clare Logan
Victor Carmelle Alphonso McAllister

Also Known As

  • Law Centres Network
  • Lcf
  • Lcn

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30 July 2026
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