Central Law CIC – Pro Bono Week 2024

For Pro Bono week, Central Law CIC are extending their now habitual once/twice per week attendance at Family Courts in the South Eastern circuit on FHDRA days, to attend at every Court in Essex on FHDRA days, to assist Courts and LiPs in reaching settlement, agreeing Orders and representing those who need representation, all without cost. We do so with incredibly kind co-operation of the Court staff (including the wonderful Neil Watson), Legal Advisors and Magistrates.

Year after year, we have seen the positive effect that this initiative has had on taking children and parents out of the overburdened Family Court system. We are funded by the charity CLCE for this initiative and hope that when that funding runs out, we will be able to fund it again with the kindness of another donor. It is without question the best work that we do and we are proud to do so in Essex’s Courts this year.

For more information, please visit https://centrallawcic.co.uk

Law works: Pro Bono Week 2022 – APPG Event; How to sign post your constituents to pro bono help? (Invitation Only)

A collaborative event guiding MPs on how to sign post constituents. Guest speakers will represent various pro bono organisations including Law Works, Pro Bono Connect and Advocate.

For more information, contact Rebecca Wilkinson, CEO at Law Works –rebecca.wilkinson@lawworks.org.uk

In person event – invitation only

Contract Negotiation 101 – LawWorks and Bank of America

Bank of America and Ashurst will facilitate an interactive ‘Contract Negotiation 101’ workshop aimed at small charities, not-for-profits, and those that provide pro bono advice to them.

The presenters will:

Guide you through the key clauses of a contract
Explain what to look out for when reviewing a contract
Go over an example contract with you
Allow time to put the negotiation skills into practice

Format: this will be an interactive and practical session, meaning that we will be keeping numbers low. Tickets are limited and are on a first come, first served basis. In the interest of fairness, please only register if you are able to attend on the day.

Audience: Small charities, not-for-profits, and those that provide pro bono advice to them.

How to conduct a Legal Healthcheck – with LawWorks and Small Charities Coalition

Do you know what a Legal Healthcheck is?
Have you conducted a Healthcheck before?

Even the smallest of organisations can face big legal issues. That is why preventative measures are a key tool when mitigating these uphill battles. Small Charities Coalition and LawWorks will be providing a session on how to ‘health check’ your organisation.

In this session we will cover key legal issues for small not-for-profit organisations and charities, with topics like corporate and governance, employment, property and more, so that you can identify potential issues before they arise. Alongside a lawyer from the LawWorks Not-for-Profits Programme, LawWorks and the Small Charities Coalition will discuss available resources, pro bono assistance, and support for organisations.

There will be the opportunity for a Q&A following the presentation, although please note that the speakers will not be able to give legal advice / provide specific answers to questions only relevant to your organisation.

Suitable for: Trustees, Staff and Volunteers of Small Charities ands Not For Profits