The Not-For-Profits Programme brokers legal advice to small not-for-profit organisations on a wide range of legal issues, to support the continuation and expansion of their services to people in need. The advice is given for free (pro bono).
We help charities, voluntary organisations, social enterprises, and other not-for-profits in England and Wales in the following ways:
Free legal assistance
The Not-For-Profits Programme brokers legal advice to small not-for-profit organisations on a wide range of legal issues.
These can include drafting a contract, reviewing a lease, updating a constitution/articles, or clarifying rights in a commercial dispute.
You can find more information here.
Initial advice and health checks
The Honorary Counsel scheme matches small not-for-profit organisations with volunteer lawyers on a longer-term basis, to carry out Health Checks and to give initial advice when needed.
You can find more information here.