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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.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£298,919
Latest Expenditure
£333,461

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 111.6%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 111.6%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£298,919
£333,4610 / 30
2024
£293,759
£316,5000 / 40
2023
£347,434
£357,9510 / 20
2022
£371,084
£338,9690 / 3
2021
£441,228
£373,2750 / 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

Address
Speakeasy Law Centre
166 Richmond Road
Cardiff
CF24 3BX
Registration Date
18 March 2011
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5017305
Charity Number
1140949

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Trustees

CHRISTINA JOY KIO-BENNETT
DAVID HORTON
JOHN HARRINGTON LOOSEMORE
Joseph Philip Rhys KELLY
MADELINE ROSE REES
Nkini Pulei
STEPHEN GALE WILLIAMS
Also governs 3 other charities

Also Known As

  • Action in the Community Trust
  • Firstfruits
  • Speakeasy Advice Centre
  • The Junction
  • The Speakeasy Advice Centre
  • Speakeasy Law Centre

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14 May 2026
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