Last Updated on: 22nd November 2023, 06:57 pm
The London Legal Support Trust (LLST) is thrilled to announce the return of the Southampton Legal Walk on Wednesday 20th September.
Led by Amelia Riviere, the High Sheriff of Hampshire, the 10km sponsored walk will see lawyers, barristers, local legal advice agencies and students join together to raise awareness and funds for the free legal advice sector.
Bob Nightingale MBE, Head of Fundraising and founder of LLST, commented: “Free legal advice is a fundamental human right, and the incredible advice agencies that this event supports are increasingly in demand. Thank you to all the teams who have signed up so far and those who have made donations –we are looking forward to walking shoulder to shoulder in Southampton.”
The Southampton Legal Walk in 2022 raised close to £12,000 with 175 walkers taking part. This money is vital in helping the most vulnerable people in the county access free legal advice when facing a crisis, which is more important than ever due to the rising cost of living. Participants of the event will be raising funds for local advice agencies including Citizens Advice Isle of Wight, Citizens Advice Winchester and Citizens Advice Test Valley.
Citizens Advice, Test Valley, said: “The cost of living crisis means our services are even more in demand and any extra funding available to help offer our service is vital in an ever-changing environment.”
Registration for the walk is still open, and teams can arrive from 4:30pm for a 5pm start in front of the Combined Courts. Walkers will finish at College Chambers, with a drinks reception at the end of the route.
LLST was set up in 2003 to help law centres, Citizen’s Advice Centres and other legal advice agencies to raise unrestricted funding that is essential to their survival. In 2022, the London Legal Walk raised £720,000 for LLST, which helps over 120 organisations across London and the South East.
For more information and to register, visit the LLST website or email the events team at signups@llst.org.uk.
The London Legal Support Trust (LLST) is pleased to announce the return of the Southampton Legal Walk on Wednesday 20th September. Led by Amelia Riviere, the High Sheriff of Hampshire, the 10km sponsored walk will bring together lawyers, barristers, local legal advice agencies and students to raise awareness and funds for the free legal advice sector.
Bob Nightingale MBE, Head of Fundraising and founder of LLST, spoke of the importance of the event: “Free legal advice is a fundamental human right, and the incredible advice agencies that this event supports are increasingly in demand. Thank you to all the teams who have signed up so far and those who have made donations –we are looking forward to walking shoulder to shoulder in Southampton.”
Organisers hope to match the success of last year’s event, which raised nearly £12,000 with 175 walkers taking part. This money is vital to help the most vulnerable people in the county access free legal advice when facing a crisis, which is even more important in light of the rising cost of living. Funds raised will be distributed to local advice agencies including Citizens Advice Isle of Wight, Citizens Advice Winchester and Citizens Advice Test Valley.
Citizens Advice, Test Valley, said: “The cost of living crisis means our services are even more in demand and any extra funding available to help offer our service is vital in an ever-changing environment.”
Teams are encouraged to arrive from 4:30pm for a 5pm start in front of the Combined Courts, with the route finishing at College Chambers with a drink’s reception. People can still sign up as individuals or in teams and the registration process is easy, with the LLST events team creating your fundraising page and giving you all the tips you need to raise funds.
LLST was established in 2003 to help law centres, Citizen’s Advice Centres and other legal advice agencies to raise unrestricted funding that is essential to their survival. Last year, the London Legal Walk raised £720,000 for LLST, which helps over 120 organisations across London and the South East.
For more information and to register, visit the LLST website or email the events team at signups@llst.org.uk.
