Lawyers Against Poverty
Analysis
Lawyers Against Poverty is a registered charity in England and Wales. It was registered in May 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 12528830). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides other finance and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Lawyers Against Poverty reported income of £156k and spending of £207k, spending 133% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £89k to £156k (+75%), an average of +15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 116%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Lawyers Against Poverty sits at the 73rd percentile: it is larger than about 73% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Kipkelion (£156k), The Becker Family Charitable Trust (£156k) and Adventure Play Hub Ltd (£156k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To inspire lawyers to play a part in global justice and provide a means by which they can fulfil their duties as lawyers in society. To raise awareness of the impact on the relief of poverty that can be achieved through improved access to justice.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Kipkelion | Richmond | £156k |
| The Becker Family Charitable Trust | London | £156k |
| Adventure Play Hub Ltd | London | £156k |
| Herts Welcomes Refugees | Hertfordshire | £156k |