THANK YOU to all who attended the #LondonSpecialistAdviceForum & engaged in discussions on key sector developments. A special thanks to our chair Franck Kiangala from North Kensington Law Centre & our speakers from @cpaguk.bsky.social, Praxis Projects & JCWI for their valuable contributions!

Our final speakers is Rose and Sairah from @JCWI_UK discussing the impact of far-right protests and rising hostility on advice agencies supporting refugees and migrants. Read a recent piece on the racist intimidation & violence outside asylum hotels here: www.bigissue.com/opinion/asyl...

Next up, we have Josephine Whitaker-Yilmaz from @Praxis_Projects discussing the changes to settlement and citizenship proposed by the #ImmigrationWhitePaper & some of the key concerns around these. Read a useful briefing on this here: www.praxis.org.uk/briefings/im... #LondonSpecialistAdviceForum

Kicking off today’s meeting, we have Carri Swann from @cpaguk.bsky.social updating us on the proposed social #WelfareReforms, including likely timelines. Stay informed on the main changes here: cpag.org.uk/welfare-righ... #LondonSpecialistAdviceForum

📢 We’re live at the #LondonSpecialistAdviceForum! Today we’ll be hearing about the proposed social #WelfareReforms, changes to the #Immigration system & the impact of ongoing far-right protests on the #AdviceSector. Stay tuned for updates!

It's not too late to register for our #LondonSpecialistAdviceForum tomorrow! Join us online for updates on social #WelfareReforms, changes to the #Immigration system & the impact of far-right protests on the #AdviceSector: zurl.co/vDYPn

A huge thank you to the 20 wonderful legal pups (and their humans) who joined us for London Legal Walkies in Greenwich Park on Sunday🐾 Together you’ve raised over £3,300 (and counting!) to supPAWt free legal advice charities🐶

🚶Walk the Thames is less than 2 weeks away! Join us for our annual Walk along the iconic river Thames and help us raise vital funds to help support frontline free legal advice charities. Don’t wait, sign up today! zurl.co/22jIn #WalktheThames #AccessToJustice

Good luck to all the amazing LLST swimmers taking on the Swim Serpentine today! We’re so grateful you’ve chosen to swim on behalf of LLST — every stroke you take helps support access to justice. 💙

We’re looking forward to welcoming you online at next week's #LondonSpecialistAdviceForum! Join us for updates on changes to the #Immigration system & the impact of ongoing far-right protests on the #AdviceSector. Register here: zurl.co/Ei0Jg

This afternoon, over 180 people will come together to support fair #AccessToJustice at the Southampton #LegalWalk 🤝 We'd like to say a big thank you to everyone taking part, we hope you enjoy your walk! 👏💛

Data isn’t just numbers. It’s insight, collaboration & better outcomes. This week’s blog looks at how the free legal advice sector can unlock its power. Read more 👉 zurl.co/C18a8

We’re excited for our next #LondonSpecialistAdviceForum, taking place online on Thurs 25 Sept, 2-4pm. Join us for updates on social welfare reforms, changes to the immigration system & the impact of far-right protests on advice agencies. Register here: zurl.co/LlQkk

Say hello to our legal pups! 🐕🐾 They’re joining London #LegalWalkies on Sunday 21 September to strut their stuff and fundraise for frontline legal advice charities.👏 Think your pup has what it takes to be a star walker? Sign up and join the pack zurl.co/8Gf7t

📢 Join us for the next #LondonSpecialistAdviceForum (online) on Thurs 25 September, 2–4pm, to hear updates on proposed changes to social welfare & the immigration system, and connect with peers across the free #LegalAdvice sector. 👉 Register here: zurl.co/aE3pJ

Do you advise on #CommunityCare issues in the not-for-profit sector and want to connect with peers to share knowledge & discuss challenges? Join our next Community Care subgroup meeting (online) on Wed 10 Sept, 2–3.15pm. 👉 Register here: zurl.co/uD3kk

Reshaping the advice sector: Grow your own advice @londonlegal.bsky.social www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/68003

On 17th June, the legal community walked for free legal advice for the 21st time, and the atmosphere was incredible. Catch the best moments from this year’s London #LegalWalk in our official video. A huge thank you to A&O Shearman for sponsoring the Walk videos. ❤️ 🎥 zurl.co/WiI91

The London Legal Walk is more than a fundraising event; it’s a visible show of solidarity from the legal profession in support of access to justice. In this short video, Nucleus, Barbri, and Hamlins share why they support the Walk. 👣🤝

📝This week's blog explores how grow your own advice (GYA) projects are reshaping the advice sector. GYA's is creating a workforce that is community-rooted, resilient, and better equipped to meet the needs of local people. Read more ➡️zurl.co/ZZE8b

The London #LegalWalk has grown into a vital show of support for free legal advice agencies. Hear from Lady Chief Justice and see the Walk in motion.

💼 We’re looking for a highly organised professional with senior-level experience in mass participation & third-party challenge events, plus strong project and budget management skills to join our team as a Events and Fundraising Manager! Find out more and apply today: zurl.co/EkIxK

19,000 thousand walkers came together for the London #LegalWalk to support access to justice. See the highlights, the energy, and the impact in our official video. 📹Watch now: zurl.co/UdhSG

Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers has walked with us since the very beginning. Watch his reflections on how far the London #LegalWalk has come, and why it still matters. ❤️👣

💼Do you have senior-level experience in mass participation and challenge events? Can you confidently manage projects, budgets & partnerships? We are seeking at Events & Fundraising Manger to join our team. 📝Find out more and apply today: zurl.co/EkIxK

Laurence is taking part in the Swim Serpentine to raise vital funds for LLST, helping ensure the most vulnerable in our community have access to legal advice and representation. Support him by donating here: zurl.co/fnqmM #accesstojustice #swimserpentine

📝As we enter into Year 3 of the AWDF Programme, our latest blog shares highlights of what it has achieved so far. From pay & conditions reports to new capacity projects and a London-wide advice strategy. See what’s coming in Year 3. Read more: zurl.co/kJVN0

Advice sector: Navigating crisis while building resilience @londonlegal.bsky.social www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/64018

Stepping off the hamster wheel: Retention, wellbeing and culture in the social welfare advice sector @londonlegal.bsky.social @citizensadvice.bsky.social www.rightsnet.org.uk/now/post/63845

📣 The LLST Supplier Directory is live! This new resource helps free legal advice agencies find reliable, cost-effective suppliers – and we’re looking to expand it. Got a supplier you'd recommend? Or an area where a discount would help your agency? Let us know! 🔗 zurl.co/qWTXp

📝Our latest Centres of Excellence review reveals a sector under immense pressure, but still delivering life-changing outcomes. In 2024 alone, 43 agencies handled nearly 200,000 enquiries. A picture of resilience, and a call for action. 📖 Read more: zurl.co/hIS3I

🤖As AI reshapes the world around us, how will the free legal advice sector respond? From boosting accessibility to raising concerns about digital exclusion and data security, this blog explores how the sector can harness AI while staying true to its core values. Read more:zurl.co/0096c

The Hackney #LegalWalk returns on Saturday 20th September! Walk with us to support free legal advice services across the Hackney community and help protect access to justice for people who need it most. 💛 Register your team today and support #accesstojustice: zurl.co/85B6m

💼We're hiring! Join us as Head of Sector Support and Grants (Maternity Cover) - a high impact leadership role for a passionate and experienced leader. Find out more and apply today! zurl.co/OO4pe

We’re featured in the latest Bar Marketing newsletter, sharing how we’ve raised over £1 million to support access to justice in this year's London #LegalWalk Read more about our walk in the July edition: zurl.co/ivEfJ

📝📣 Stepping off the Hamster Wheel A new report from @londonlegal.bsky.social & @citizensadvice.bsky.social calls for urgent action to tackle burnout and poor retention in the advice sector. Read more on the Hamster Wheel Report: zurl.co/JNq3y ##AdviceSector #Wellbeing

💼 Do you have strong people and project management skills with a commitment to social justice? We are seeking a passionate and experienced leader to head our sector supports and grants team. Find out more about the role and apply today: zurl.co/6JSQW #NonprofitJob

There's 10 weeks to go until the furriest fundraiser in the legal calendar, London Legal Walkies! 🐶 Join the pack in putting their best paws forward in support of free legal advice charities and the access to justice that everyone deserves! 👏 zurl.co/ijEty 🦴

📝At the #HelpingHandsConference, two landmark reports on pay and conditions were unveiled. The reports examined challenges in the sector like low pay and job insecurity. Recommendations include fairer pay scales and better conditions. Find out more about the reports: zurl.co/F9YIn

🎉 Huge congrats to Nina Oljelund from Legal Advice Centre University House on becoming a qualified solicitor! As the sector lead for our Apprentices & Trainees subgroup, she's built an amazing support network for early-career legal professionals. More about the group here: zurl.co/qPaF6

📝 A powerful day of recognition, reflection & action at the #HelpingHandsConference 💛 Celebrating the people powering London’s advice services and shaping the future of the sector. Read more: zurl.co/DOdcD

The Guildford #LegalWalk is today! 🎉 A big good luck to all those taking part in the 10k walk in support of #AccessToJustice. 💪

👏A huge thank you to our amazing speakers, panellists, and facilitators. Thank you to everyone who joined our #HelpingHandsConference. We will be sharing more highlights and takeaways soon. Stay tuned!

Our keynote speaker, Helen Mathie, Director of Policy and Practice @londonfunders.bsky.social , closes the day, sharing the funders' perspective. #HelpingHandsConference

🤝How do we build and support the workforce we need? Our expert panel is unpacking the challenges around recruitment, retention, and advice workforce development. #HelpingHandsConference

💬 How can we build a more inclusive advice sector? This breakout session explores learnings from led-by –and-for projects focused on attracting and retaining deaf and disabled people, with insights from @DLS_law, @InlcusionBarnet, and Ruils. #HelpingHandsConference

This afternoon, Jo Hickman and Phil Jew lead the plenary session on learning from the Advice Workforce Development Fund (AWDF ) and Advising Londoners Partnership (ALP). #HelpingHandsConference

James Sandbach of London Citizen Advice, Lucia Palma of Wandsworth Citizens Advice, Jo Hickman, and Liz Bayram of @adviceuk.bsky.social are on our morning panel on strategy and culture change. #HelpingHandsConference

💬 Our Grow Your Own Advice breakout session explores community-led workforce models, featuring partnerships from @IRMOLondon and @RootedFinance. Delegates will hear how led-by-and-for orgs are building collaborative and non-extractive, solutions and more #HelpingHandsConference

📢We are off to a great start with our keynote speaker, Debbie Weekes-Bernard, Deputy Mayor of London for Communities & Social Justice, emphasising the importance of celebrating the advice workforce and the wellbeing of staff. #HelpingHandsConference @citybridgefndn.bsky.social