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

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.

Country

Northern Ireland

Region

England And Wales

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

Higher than 47% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 96.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 46% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.5%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 49% 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

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,123,275	£1,074,401	£1,036,818	£362,075	£362,075	12 / 0
2024	£1,096,978	£1,064,592	£1,013,739	£313,201	£313,201	10 / 0
2023	£912,591	£1,069,258	£1,025,783	£280,815	£112,845	12 / 0
2022	£1,057,608	£1,227,117	£1,189,670	£437,482	£249,881	13 / 2
2021	£4,570,760	£4,424,990	£4,395,510	£606,991	£161,301	12 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Law Centres Federation

What does Law Centres Federation do?

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.

How efficient is Law Centres Federation?

Law Centres Federation has a program ratio of 92.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 47% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 17 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.