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The Access To Justice Foundation

The Access to Justice Foundation receives and distributes additional financial resources to support the provision of free of charge (pro bono) legal assistance to those in need. The Foundation is the recipient of Pro Bono Costs under Section 194 Legal Services Act 2007. Working with the Legal Support Trusts and national organisations, it makes grants to support pro bono projects.

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Activities & Mission

The Access to Justice Foundation receives and distributes additional financial resources to support the provision of free of charge (pro bono) legal assistance to those in need. The Foundation is the recipient of Pro Bono Costs under Section 194 Legal Services Act 2007. Working with the Legal Support Trusts and national organisations, it makes grants to support pro bono projects.

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
£13,275,093
Latest Expenditure
£15,823,825

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 116.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £13,237,288
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £37,805
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £15,412,519
Raising Funds £254,558
Governance £20,040
Grants to Institutions £14,671,923
Other Expenditure £156,748

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
£13,275,093
£15,823,825£15,412,519£1,872,706£802,67615 / 0
2023
£10,739,408
£7,326,177£7,097,135£4,421,438£525,80412 / 0
2022
£7,066,211
£7,418,307£7,167,855£1,008,207£438,21010 / 8
2021
£7,715,932
£7,335,251£7,111,251£1,360,303£372,94615 / 10
2020
£11,598,573
£11,113,651£10,911,659£979,622£391,63812 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Access To Justice Foundation

What does The Access To Justice Foundation do?

The Access to Justice Foundation receives and distributes additional financial resources to support the provision of free of charge (pro bono) legal assistance to those in need. The Foundation is the recipient of Pro Bono Costs under Section 194 Legal Services Act 2007. Working with the Legal Support Trusts and national organisations, it makes grants to support pro bono projects.

How much income did The Access To Justice Foundation report in 2024?

The Access To Justice Foundation reported total income of £13.28m and reported expenditure of £15.82m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Access To Justice Foundation registered as a charity?

The Access To Justice Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 October 2008 as charity number 1126147. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs The Access To Justice Foundation?

The Access To Justice Foundation is governed by a board of 13 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Access To Justice Foundation operate?

The Access To Justice Foundation operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is The Access To Justice Foundation a registered charity?

Yes — The Access To Justice Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1126147.

Details

Address
THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION
7 Bell Yard
LONDON
WC2A 2JR
Registration Date
3 October 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4042003
Charity Number
1126147

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Trustees

Anne Molyneux
Audrey Haaxman
Cassandra Harrison
Desmond Pullen
Golam Morshed
James Willan
Joe Snape
Matthew Newick
Rebecca Samaras
Ruth Adkin
Sacha Rose
Sara Fowler
Simon Davis

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30 July 2026
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