Legal Resources for Nonprofits

In the current economic climate where community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises are faced with increasingly limited resources, sourcing pro-bono or low cost legal services is a key way of controlling costs.

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We have listed below some organisations that may be able to assist you in securing free or low-cost legal resources. It is also worth approaching large legal firms, particularly those that are part of an international firm, and enquiring if they can provide supports via their corporate social responsibility (CSR) programmes.

Also below are details of a free mediation and conflict resolution service for members of The Wheel below.

Free or Low Cost Legal Resources

PILA-Public Interest Law Alliance

PILA runs a Pro Bono Referral Scheme that connects social justice organisations with free legal expertise provided by a pro bono barrister or solicitor.

Organisations can access legal assistance for any legal need they have, for which they do not have a budget. This can include legal advice on corporate governance, policy and campaign work, litigation, training and beyond.

PILA is a project of FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres).

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FLAC-Free Legal Advice Centres

FLAC is an independent voluntary organisation that helps people to understand and access their rights.

FLAC offers basic legal information to the public through its phone line and operates a network of free legal advice clinics in 71 locations across the country. FLAC also takes on a small number of cases which have the potential to change the law in the public interest.

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Mercy Law Resource Centre

Mercy Law Resource Centre provides free legal advice and representation, in an accessible way, to people who are homeless or at risk of homelessness in the areas of Social Housing and Social Welfare Law.

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Free Mediation for Members of The Wheel

This is a free service for smaller charities and community and voluntary groups that are members of The Wheel. The project makes available professional, trained mediation expertise as a voluntary initiative, somewhat similar to free legal aid.

To be considered, applicant organisations must complete a simple application form. Learn more here.

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