Suffolk Law Centre
Also known as: Suffolk Law Centre Steering Group
To provide legal services to help the diverse communities of Suffolk to gain equal access to justice, to challenge disadvantage and inequality, and to understand their legal rights, obligations and protections.
Activities & Mission
To provide legal services to help the diverse communities of Suffolk to gain equal access to justice, to challenge disadvantage and inequality, and to understand their legal rights, obligations and protections.
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
Higher than 35% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £328,274 | £413,241 | 0 / 52 | |||
| 2024 | £532,049 | £407,871 | £407,871 | £392,929 | £146,427 | 16 / 90 |
| 2023 | £476,815 | £523,504 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2022 | £454,777 | £503,749 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £575,760 | £451,009 | £451,009 | £364,412 | £130,000 | 15 / 70 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Suffolk Law Centre
What does Suffolk Law Centre do?
To provide legal services to help the diverse communities of Suffolk to gain equal access to justice, to challenge disadvantage and inequality, and to understand their legal rights, obligations and protections.
How much income did Suffolk Law Centre report in 2025?
Suffolk Law Centre reported total income of £328k and reported expenditure of £413k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Suffolk Law Centre?
Suffolk Law Centre has a program ratio of 76.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 35% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Suffolk Law Centre registered as a charity?
Suffolk Law Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 December 2017 as charity number 1176229. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Suffolk Law Centre?
Suffolk Law Centre is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Gareth Howell Thomas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Suffolk Law Centre operate?
Suffolk Law Centre operates across 4 areas: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Is Suffolk Law Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Suffolk Law Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1176229.
Details
19 TOWER STREET
IPSWICH
SUFFOLK
IP1 3BE
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Also Known As
- Suffolk Law Centre Steering Group
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated