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London Legal Support Trust

Also known as: Llst

THE TRUST FUNDS VOLUNTARY SECTOR LEGAL AGENCIES IN LONDON AND THE HOME COUNTIES THAT PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ADVICE TO POOR OR DISADVANTAGED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND NETWORK ORGANISATIONS THAT SUPPORT THESE LEGAL AGENCIES.

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Activities & Mission

THE TRUST FUNDS VOLUNTARY SECTOR LEGAL AGENCIES IN LONDON AND THE HOME COUNTIES THAT PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ADVICE TO POOR OR DISADVANTAGED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND NETWORK ORGANISATIONS THAT SUPPORT THESE LEGAL AGENCIES.

Grants

London Legal Support Trust is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Gives grants to
organisations
Grants paid (2025)
£3,257,358
Who it helps
other charities or voluntary bodies
What it supports
general charitable purposes and the prevention or relief of poverty

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 8 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,995,621
Latest Expenditure
£4,856,066

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 91.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £3,764,935
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,197,869
Investments £32,817
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,455,250
Raising Funds £400,816
Governance £13,491
Grants to Institutions £3,257,358
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
£4,995,621
£4,856,066£4,455,250£1,348,057£1,162,66315 / 250
2024
£4,740,335
£4,635,529£4,260,970£1,208,502£1,074,61313 / 250
2023
£3,816,414
£3,448,024£3,136,537£1,103,696£631,55013 / 10
2022
£2,031,610
£1,675,881£1,377,829£735,306£490,83213 / 10
2021
£1,222,626
£1,211,184£978,704£379,576£369,5768 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about London Legal Support Trust

What does London Legal Support Trust do?

THE TRUST FUNDS VOLUNTARY SECTOR LEGAL AGENCIES IN LONDON AND THE HOME COUNTIES THAT PROVIDE FREE LEGAL ADVICE TO POOR OR DISADVANTAGED MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND NETWORK ORGANISATIONS THAT SUPPORT THESE LEGAL AGENCIES.

How much income did London Legal Support Trust report in 2025?

London Legal Support Trust reported total income of £5.00m and reported expenditure of £4.86m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was London Legal Support Trust registered as a charity?

London Legal Support Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 February 2004 as charity number 1101906. It has been registered for 22 years.

Who runs London Legal Support Trust?

London Legal Support Trust is governed by a board of 13 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD DYTON. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does London Legal Support Trust operate?

London Legal Support Trust operates across 8 areas, including Buckinghamshire, East Sussex, Essex and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is London Legal Support Trust a registered charity?

Yes — London Legal Support Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101906.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
4 February 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4003946
Charity Number
1101906

Trustees

RICHARD DYTON Chair
Conchita Anastasi
Craig Rodney Nethercott
Emma Sara Richards
EMMA TURNBULL
GRAHAM PAUL HUNTLEY
James Ian Harper
Jillian Clare Brown
JOY JULIEN
Rodger Douglas Pressland
Also governs 1 other charity
Sarah McKeown
Sophie Hay
Stefka Vladimirova Bratoevska

Also Known As

  • Llst

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