The Access to Justice Foundation has been awarded funding to
administer the ‘Improving Outcomes Through Legal Support’ grant.
The grant will help thousands more people get access to early
legal help after the government announced £12 million of new
grant funding in November 2022.
This new grant will run from July 2023 until March 2025, with a
greater emphasis on the provision of at court support and
building an evidence base through robust data collection. The
Access to Justice Foundation has published details on how to
apply.
The funding will be awarded to charities providing advice and
support to people with legal problems– helping them to better
understand their issues and avoid costly court proceedings. This
will help to ensure that for those cases where court or tribunal
proceedings are necessary, people have the support they need to
navigate the process effectively.
This funding adds to more than £5 million of investment from MOJ
in this financial year, including a £1 million cost-of-living
grant, to help organisations respond to increasing demand for
free legal advice. Specialist guidance is offered in person, by
telephone or online, to help deal with problems before they
escalate or to support those who need to appear in court.
The current Help Accessing Legal Support grant worth £4.8 million
will conclude in June 2023.
The Access to Justice Foundation has now launched the application
process to award funding to organisations that will directly
offer guidance and support. The closing date for applications is
4pm on Friday 5 May 2023.
