Shoosmiths announces that invitations are open as of 17 March 2025 for the next round of the Shoosmiths Foundation funding. Applications for projects in the UK that advance access to justice have the opportunity to receive grants from the Foundation worth between £25,000 and £50,000 going towards the successful applicants.
On this occasion the Shoosmiths Foundation welcomes applications from charities that work in the following areas in related to increasing access to justice:
- Sustaining or improving community access to specialist legal advice
- Leveraging organisation’s and/or educational institutions pro bono programmes to increase access to justice.
Only UK Registered charities are eligible to apply during application windows, unsolicited or incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications from all sizes of UK registered charities are welcome, especially smaller charities.
The application period is set to remain open until 18 April 2025, subject to the possibility of an earlier closing date in the event the Foundation receives sufficient suitable applications. Early applications are therefore highly encouraged.
Max Finney, chair of Shoosmiths Foundation Grants Committee said: “We’re delighted to be launching another round of funding for our Shoosmiths Foundation, where we are seeking to support access to justice, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goal 17, Peace Justice and strong institutions. We believe everyone deserves fair access to the law, and we are seeking to enable this pillar of the legal industry through this funding round.”
We’re therefore looking for innovative and impactful projects that can demonstrate clear positive outcomes including measurable improvements in access to justice within the UK.”
The Shoosmiths Foundation builds on Shoosmiths’ existing community investment programme which continues to support local charity partners through staff fundraising & firm donations, staff volunteering and the provision of pro bono legal services.
Application forms are available here and are to be submitted to [email protected] upon completion.
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This information is for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is recommended that specific professional advice is sought before acting on any of the information given. Please contact us for specific advice on your circumstances. © Shoosmiths LLP 2025.