Registered Charity No: 268736 (England & Wales).
The Law Society Trustees Ltd
This charitable fund was established in 1974, independent and in close collaboration with The Law Society (TLS), making grant awards to a wide range of organisations with a view to further law and justice. The Charity supports organisations whose work is related to the law and legal profession; and whose activities would likely benefit from funds made available on behalf of solicitors.
Support from Solicitors, firms and individuals
You can support the Charity by donating residual client balances, a legacy, or by individual donation: via BACS to 20 32 29 account 00568449 and email a breakdown of names and balances; or send a cheque or use a credit card at JustGiving. Donating may be a one-time or continual activity by solicitors, firms or individuals, or by way of a legacy.
The SRAs rules on residual funds may be found at: http://www.sra.org.uk/sra/consultations/residual-client-balances.page
Trustees making awards to further the profession
Projects or service will be considered for a grant of funds or support if they meet the Charity’s aims and objectives criteria to promote human rights, access to justice, and legal education.
** Information regarding the application process for awards is on the website.
Learn more about the Charity on our website:
https://www.lawsociety.org.uk/about-us/law-society-charity
