South Wales Law Centre
Also known as: Action in the Community Trust, Firstfruits, Speakeasy Advice Centre, The Junction, The Speakeasy Advice Centre, Speakeasy Law Centre
The South Wales Law Centre, t/a The Speakeasy Law Centre, aims to relieve poverty and distress in S Wales. The Speakeasy Law Centre provides free legal advice regarding debts and problems with welfare benefits, housing and employment.
Activities & Mission
The South Wales Law Centre, t/a The Speakeasy Law Centre, aims to relieve poverty and distress in S Wales. The Speakeasy Law Centre provides free legal advice regarding debts and problems with welfare benefits, housing and employment.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £298,919 | £333,461 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2024 | £293,759 | £316,500 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2023 | £347,434 | £357,951 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2022 | £371,084 | £338,969 | 0 / 3 | |||
| 2021 | £441,228 | £373,275 | 0 / 3 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about South Wales Law Centre
What does South Wales Law Centre do?
The South Wales Law Centre, t/a The Speakeasy Law Centre, aims to relieve poverty and distress in S Wales. The Speakeasy Law Centre provides free legal advice regarding debts and problems with welfare benefits, housing and employment.
How much income did South Wales Law Centre report in 2025?
South Wales Law Centre reported total income of £299k and reported expenditure of £333k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was South Wales Law Centre registered as a charity?
South Wales Law Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 2011 as charity number 1140949. It has been registered for 15 years.
Who runs South Wales Law Centre?
South Wales Law Centre is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does South Wales Law Centre operate?
South Wales Law Centre operates across 2 areas: Cardiff and Vale Of Glamorgan.
Is South Wales Law Centre a registered charity?
Yes — South Wales Law Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1140949.
Details
166 Richmond Road
Cardiff
CF24 3BX
Registry Information
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Trustees
Also governs 3 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Action in the Community Trust
- Firstfruits
- Speakeasy Advice Centre
- The Junction
- The Speakeasy Advice Centre
- Speakeasy Law Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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