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DEVELOP Legal Advice Clinic for Voluntary Groups - this free Legal Advice clinic is offeres to voluntary & community groups in Bath & North East Somerst by DEVELOP Enhancing Community Support, working in partnership with Stone King Sewell LLP & Percy Community Centre.The clinic is run by Charity Law specialists Alexandra Whittaker, Associate Solicitor and Sarah White, Solicitor, of Stone King Sewell LLP. and is held from 12 noon to 1pm at Percy Community Centre in Central Bath on the first Monday of the month. Booking is essential!! If you would like to attend the Legal Advice Clinic please contact DEVELOP Bath Office on Tel: 01225 33 00 90 or contact us by email to book a place. Do NOT contact Stone King Sewell directly.

 

 
LawWorks - LawWorks aims to increase the delivery of free legal advice to individuals and communities in need. Are you a charity, social enterprise or community organisation that requires free legal help? If so you can apply online. You need to fill in an application on-line, submit it to them, then they will refer the case on to a solicitor where appropriate. There are some groups they won’t support, namely: residents’ associations; animal welfare organisations; private leisure and sports clubs; professional or trade associations; organisations whose primary object or purpose is the promotion of religion; international organisations whose primary focus is on benefiting communities overseas (unless they also benefit communities in the UK) and they will not deal with legal questions related to a dispute within the organisation. See LawWorks website.

 

 

ProHelp is a national network of over 800 professional firms who are committed to making a difference in their local community by providing free advice and professional support. To find out more visit www.bitc.org.uk/prohelp

 


Public Law Project - provides advice and support to challenge unjust public body funding and consultation decisions. PLP say ‘Our advice line provides free detailed legal advice to voluntary and community organisations on disputes involving public bodies’ decisions and failures.’ www.publiclawproject.org.uk

 Tel Advice line: 020 7697 2198 (operates Monday – Thursday) or you can email: evs@publiclawproject.org.uk

The PLP also provides training to the VCS on public law issues. B&NES CVS brought in some PLP training in July of this year and we hope to bring in some more in future.
 


Sandy Adirondak's Legal Updates – don’t forget to check Sandy Adirondak’s website for recent legal updates for the Voluntary and Community Sector. www.sandy-a.co.uk/legal.htm

 

 

 

 

 

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DEVELOP Enhancing Community Support is a Company Limited By Guarantee registered in England and Wales 01986363.

Registered Office 3-4 New Road, Chippenham, SN15 1EJ. Registered Charity1096008.

DEVELOP Enhancing Community Support is a member of the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA).