THE LAW SOCIETY CHARITY
To support education of the public in legal matters and members of the profession in the interest of the public. To support charities whose principal aims are to support members of the profession in need.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £375,409 as of 5 April 2025, an increase from £301,077 in the prior year. The charity reported total income of £111,332 and charitable expenditure of £37,000, resulting in a net income surplus for the period. The trustees confirmed the charity has sufficient resources to meet liabilities for at least the next 12 months.
What the accounts disclose
“It is not the aim of the Charity to accumulate large cash balances; however, it has sufficient funds to meet its commitments for 12 months from the date of signing as they fall due.” — page 6
In the news
Funders the charity credits
- The Law Society Educational Trust Fund
Trustees
- THE LAW SOCIETY TRUSTEES LTD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £111k | £37k |
| 05/04/2024 | £37k | £38k |
| 05/04/2023 | £20k | £52k |
| 05/04/2022 | £112k | £65k |
| 05/04/2021 | £59k | £20k |
Common questions
Is THE LAW SOCIETY CHARITY financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total unrestricted reserves stood at £375,409 as of 5 April 2025, an increase from £301,077 in the prior year. The charity reported total income of £111,332 and charitable expenditure of £37,000, resulting in a net income surplus for the period. The trustees confirmed the charity has sufficient resources to meet liabilities for at least the next 12 months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by BDO LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 3 | £628k |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £612k |
| LONDON LEGAL SUPPORT TRUST | 2 | £173k |
| EVERSHEDS SUTHERLAND (INTERNATIONAL) CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £34k |
| THE NORTON ROSE FULBRIGHT CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £11k |
| THE ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOUNDATION | 1 | £258k |
| THE LEGAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION | 1 | £92k |
| AQUILA FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £70k |
Charities like this
- THE LAW SOCIETY EDUCATIONAL TRUST
- THE SOCIETY OF LEGAL SCHOLARS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND
- HONOURABLE SOCIETY OF GRAY'S INN TRUST FUND
- THE LAWS FOUNDATION
- INCORPORATED COUNCIL OF LAW REPORTING FOR ENGLAND AND WALES
- SOLICITORS PRO BONO GROUP
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE LAW SOCIETY CHARITY | £111k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LAW SOCIETY EDUCATIONAL TRUST | £126k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF LEGAL SCHOLARS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND IRELAND | £304k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| HONOURABLE SOCIETY OF GRAY'S INN TRUST FUND | £2.6m | — | — | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| THE LAWS FOUNDATION | £240k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INCORPORATED COUNCIL OF LAW REPORTING FOR ENGLAND AND WALES | £6.1m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |