“I donate to Advocate as it is a matter of regret that we live under a legal system where access to justice is all too often governed by means rather than need.” Paul G Tucker KC, Chair of PEBA
ProBono35 – Support access to justice through Advocate, the Bar’s pro bono charity
The last page of the practising certificate renewal form presents an opportunity for barristers to donate to Advocate. They can never be a substitute for legal aid, but through them barristers provide a transformative opportunity for many applicants who are in dire need of assistance with their legal matters and would otherwise be navigating the justice system alone.
We know that 2022 was a challenging year for many at the Bar, but to the extent you can, please support your national pro bono charity. The impact of your donation is vital because it makes up nearly 50% of their funding.
Last year, through their core casework alone, they helped 2 in 3 people whose cases were accepted by their reviewing panel, placing over 1,100 pieces of pro bono work. Thanks to donations from this initiative, we could reunite families, compensate victims of unfair dismissal, secure asylum for victims of modern slavery, reclaim lost benefits and tackle many more injustices.
They were created by the Bar, and they are sustained by the Bar. Please help Advocate work with barristers to provide life-changing support to those in greatest need.
Thank you.