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London Legal Walk
Six Weeks To Go - The Biggest Fundraising Event in the Legal Calendar: The London Legal Walk 2024**
Celebrating 20 Years of London Legal Support Trust
“The London Legal Walk is not just a one-day event, but an organisation/partnership that aims to raise awareness about the growing need for access to justice and legal support for those most in need. It brings together thousands of people from the legal community, including solicitors, barristers, judges, law students and their families and colleagues. It is an opportunity for everyone to come together and make a difference in their local communities.” Bob Nightingale MBE, Founder & Head of Engagement and Relations at the London Legal Support Trust
The London Legal Support Trust marks two decades of unwavering commitment to justice and advocacy, demonstrating a pivotal role in addressing the growing need for free legal advice in London and the South East. Since its inception in 2004, the Trust has been at the forefront of combating the challenges posed by funding cuts, including legal aid, and the pressing need for unrestricted core funding.
Scheduled for Tuesday 18th June 2024, the London Legal Walk invites participants to join what has become the most significant fundraising event in the legal calendar. As the London Legal Support Trust embarks on its next chapter, it calls upon the legal community and the public to join forces in ensuring access to justice for all.
The London Legal Walk, the flagship event alone has raised an astonishing £10.5 million, directly benefiting those in need of legal support, and is poised for another record-breaking year, with over 9,000 participants already registered.
Thanks to an impressive track record of innovative initiatives, the Trust has notably impacted the advice sector. Collaborating with key funders and advice agencies, the Trust funds several programmes aimed at recruiting, training, progressing, and retaining a new generation of diverse workforce address the skills shortages in the advice sector.
Amid a persistent cost-of-living crisis, the Trust, along with its partners, remains a lifeline for many in difficult circumstances. The Trust for London’s Poverty Profile (2023) highlights that 25% of Londoners live in poverty after housing costs, illustrating the critical role of the London Legal Support Trust in the fight against poverty and injustice.
For more information about how you can support or participate in the London Legal Walk, please visit https:// londonlegalsupporttrust.org.uk/our-events/london-legalwalk-2024/
