# NORTH WEST LEGAL SUPPORT TRUST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1131259
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Trust
- **Registered:** Aug. 21, 2009
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1131259


## Contact

- **Address:** Pinsent Masons Llp, 3 Hardman Street, Manchester
- **Postcode:** M3 3AU
- **Phone:** 01612348408
- **Email:** enquiries@nwlst.org.uk
- **Website:** www.nwlst.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 3.1 THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL AND OTHER SUPPORT TO PERSONS OR ORGANISATIONS THATPROVIDE, OR ORGANISE OR FACILITATE THE PROVISION OF, LEGAL ADVICE OR ASSISTANCE (BYWAY OF REPRESENTATION OR OTHERWISE) WHICH IS FREE OF CHARGE, INCLUDING SUCHFINANCIAL SUPPORT AS IS ENVISAGED BY SECTION 194 OF THE LEGAL SERVICES ACT 2007(AS AMENDED OR RE-ENACTED FROM TIME TO'TIME), DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY TO PEOPLEWHO ARE IN NEED OF SUCH ASSISTANCE BY REASON OF YOUTH, AGE, ILL-HEALTH, DISABILITY,FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR OTHER DISADVANTAGE; AND3.2 THE PROMOTION OF SUCH OTHER PURPOSES AIMED AT IMPROVING ACCESS TO JUSTICE BEINGEXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE ACCORDING TO THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALES AS THE TRUSTEESMAY FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE.

**Activities:** the provision of financial and other support to persons or organisations that provide, or organise or facilitate the provision of, legal advice or assistance  which is free of charge, including such financial support as is envisaged by section 194 of the Legal Services Act 2007  and the promotion of  other charitable purposes aimed at improving access to justice in the North West of England

**Area of benefit:** UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, NATIONAL




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Organisations, Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing, Other Charitable Purposes
- **Who:** Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 31, 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2023 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2022 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2021 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2020 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2017 | £27769 | £45475 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2016 | £23317 | £43460 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2015 | £43157 | £22774 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2014 | £20222 | £18036 | — | — |
| Aug. 31, 2013 | £23304 | £30741 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Dinah Crystal OBE
- Fran Eccles-Bech — appointed May 29, 2013
- Rachel Stevens — appointed Oct. 19, 2016
- STEVE TOPSON — appointed June 18, 2013
- VICTORIA JEW — appointed June 18, 2013