Guildford Legal Walk – back with success for 2021!

Guildford Legal Walk – back with success for 2021!

On Wednesday 30 June, London Legal Support Trust (LLST) welcomed nearly 200 walkers from 26 teams that took part in the Guildford Legal Walk, part of a series of nine ‘regional’ Legal Walks in the South-East of England organised by the charity.

The event was a huge success with the rain staying away and everyone in great spirits, excited to be walking together with colleagues, peers and friends from the local legal community and legal advice sector.

The walk has already raised over £14,000 so far for local frontline free legal advice agencies including South West London Law Centres, and local Citizens Advice.

Patrick Marples, CEO of South West London Law Centres, commented “We were delighted to be back together at the Guildford Legal Walk. The past 18 months have been challenging for everyone and as we start to rebuild our daily lives, it’s important to remember there are many in our local area who are in desperate need of legal advice. Many people have faced new issues with debt – particularly rent/mortgage arrears,

putting them at risk of losing their homes – mental health problems and domestic abuse since the pandemic, and we expect to see this to increase as the furlough scheme comes to an end, evictions resume and the uplift in universal credit stops. By raising funds and awareness, we continue to help as many as possible get the advice they need. We are very grateful to London Legal Support Trust and everyone taking part in the walk for their support with this.”

How can you help?

The funds raised by the Legal Walks are needed more than ever – sign up for news on future events HERE! Along with a number of events throughout 2021, LLST is now on countdown for their pinnacle event of the year, the London Legal Walk on Monday 18 October.

If you haven’t already signed up, please do! You will be joining a community of dedicated and enthusiastic fundraisers walking 10km through Central London, all in support of access to justice.

For information, see HERE or email the Events Team signups@llst.org.uk. ■