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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

Higher than 93% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample: 222). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.4%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 56% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.7%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 62% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

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.

How efficient is The Access To Justice Foundation?

The Access To Justice Foundation has a program ratio of 116.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Charitable activities charities with income over £10M (sample of 222 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

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 14 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

Andrew Seager
Also governs 1 other charity
Anne Molyneux
Audrey Haaxman
Cassandra Harrison
Desmond Pullen
Golam Morshed
James Willan
Joe Snape
Rebecca Samaras
Ruth Adkin
Sacha Rose
Sara Fowler
Sarah Stephens
Simon Davis

Sectors & Classifications

Data & trust

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