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Law For Life: The Foundation For Public Legal Education

Also known as: The Foundation for Public Legal Education, Advicenow, Law for Life

Law for Life: the Foundation for Public Legal Education works to ensure that ordinary people have the knowledge, confidence and practical skills that they need to deal with the law-related issues they encounter in the course of their lives.We support organisations to deliver public legal education, undertake research, and promote awareness and understanding of the need for legal capability.

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Activities & Mission

Law for Life: the Foundation for Public Legal Education works to ensure that ordinary people have the knowledge, confidence and practical skills that they need to deal with the law-related issues they encounter in the course of their lives.We support organisations to deliver public legal education, undertake research, and promote awareness and understanding of the need for legal capability.

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
£581,256
Latest Expenditure
£601,641

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 103.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £89,046
Charitable Activities £492,210
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £601,641
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
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
£581,256
£601,641£601,641£156,308£114,35410 / 20
2024
£438,961
£335,0280 / 0
2023
£400,521
£435,8590 / 13
2022
£433,164
£349,9950 / 13
2021
£322,874
£343,6490 / 33

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Law For Life: The Foundation For Public Legal Education

What does Law For Life: The Foundation For Public Legal Education do?

Law for Life: the Foundation for Public Legal Education works to ensure that ordinary people have the knowledge, confidence and practical skills that they need to deal with the law-related issues they encounter in the course of their lives.We support organisations to deliver public legal education, undertake research, and promote awareness and understanding of the need for legal capability.

How much income did Law For Life: The Foundation For Public Legal Education report in 2025?

Law For Life: The Foundation For Public Legal Education reported total income of £581k and reported expenditure of £602k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Law For Life: The Foundation For Public Legal Education registered as a charity?

Law For Life: The Foundation For Public Legal Education was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 August 2011 as charity number 1143589. It has been registered for 15 years.

Who runs Law For Life: The Foundation For Public Legal Education?

Law For Life: The Foundation For Public Legal Education is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Fiona Edwards. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Law For Life: The Foundation For Public Legal Education operate?

Law For Life: The Foundation For Public Legal Education operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Law For Life: The Foundation For Public Legal Education a registered charity?

Yes — Law For Life: The Foundation For Public Legal Education is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1143589.

Details

Address
Law for Life
4th Floor
18 St. Cross Street
London
Registration Date
30 August 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5020677
Charity Number
1143589

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Trustees

Fiona Edwards Chair
Alastair Cox
Chris White
Giles Crown
Jennifer Davis
Rhys Taylor
Rohini Jana
Savita Narain
Zamira Bastarbekova

Also Known As

  • The Foundation for Public Legal Education
  • Advicenow
  • Law for Life

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30 July 2026
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