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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.

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

Region

London

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,740,335
Latest Expenditure
£4,635,529

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 89.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 42% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 91.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 32% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 8.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 31% 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 £3,508,752
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £1,197,622
Investments £33,961
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,260,970
Raising Funds £374,559
Governance £9,000
Grants to Institutions £3,213,438
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
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
2020
£1,341,310
£1,287,562£1,080,552£368,134£288,2577 / 5

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 2024?

London Legal Support Trust reported total income of £4.74m and reported expenditure of £4.64m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is London Legal Support Trust?

London Legal Support Trust has a program ratio of 89.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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

Address
1 Lady Hale Gate
Gray's
London
WC1X 8BS
Registration Date
4 February 2004
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4003946
Charity Number
1101906

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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

Sectors & Classifications

Charitable activities Charity and VCS support Housing Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Llst

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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