My Story

Thank you for supporting our team in fundraising for the 20th anniversary of the London Legal Walk. On Tuesday 18th June our team will be walking to support some of the most vulnerable members of society access life changing free legal advice. 

Our team is: Charlotte Pegman, Pascale Goodheart, Charlie Silvester, Peter Augustine, Matthew Khadouri, Tom Madden, Outi Hubbard

We are walking with the Lady Chief Justice and thousands of lawyers and legal sector to raise funds for the London Legal Support Trust (LLST). This year we have decided to also donate 50% of what we raise to Age UK Hammersmith & Fulham. Giving a little back to our local community.  Over the last 20 years, by walking together for justice, we have raised an incredible £10.5 million, helping hundreds of thousands of people access justice when they need it most. 

The funding gap for legal advice has nearly doubled to over £30 million in the UK and free legal advice providers are at breaking point with the growing need from their clients. Many people cannot afford legal help and without more being done, they will go without justice when they need it most.

In London, 25% of people are living in poverty after housing costs. This can have a devastating effect on people like Toni.

Toni was self-employed in the hospitality industry. Then when Covid-19 hit, he was no longer able to work. As a result of this he was evicted from his private property along with his 3 children, ending up in temporary accommodation. The benefit cap could not be calculated accurately and left him struggling to pay for essentials and at risk of falling behind on rent. When he got in contact with one of our Centres of Excellence, they went through his entitlements and outgoings with a fine-tooth comb and found that he was having multiple incorrect deductions from his Universal Credit, directly leading to this impossible situation. The advice agency took on his case, had the correct benefits restored and helped him find appropriate accommodation until he was able to get back on his feet.

With the ongoing cost of living crisis, your support is needed more than ever. Please sponsor our walkers as generously as you are able as every penny really does go a long way to help. 

Many thanks for your support.