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Company Registration No. 03313975 Registered Charity:England and Wales No. 1061685 Scotland No. SC039335

LawCare Limited - a company limited by guarantee

Report and Financial Statements Year Ended

31[st] December 2025

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LAWCARE LIMITED

Annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025

Contents

Page:

1 Statutory information
2 Report of the Trustees
7 Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities
8 Independent Examiner’s Report
9 Statement of financial activities
11 Balance sheet
12-18 Notes forming part of the financial statements

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Statutory information for the year ended 31 December 2025

Trustees

Andrew Caplen, Chair (resigned as Chair 14/01/25, resigned as Trustee 27/01/26) John Guerin (resigned 27/01/26) Claire Joseph Chair (appointed Chair 14/01/25, resigned as Trustee April 28 2026) Kayleigh Leonie (resigned 14/01/25) Alexandra Marks (resigned 15/07/25) Ryan McCuaig (resigned 14/01/25) Heather McKendrick Paul Nevin Rachael O’Connor Lucinda Soon Emma Williams, Chair (appointed April 28 2026) Karl Cerski, Treasurer Karen Aitchinson (appointed April 28 2026) Emma Clark (appointed April 28 2026) Anna Forsyth (appointed April 28 2026) Emma Jones (appointed April 28 2026) Brigid Napier (appointed April 28 2026) Eric Rugundu (appointed April 28 2026) Mandeep Sandhu (appointed April 28 2026) Joanne Theodoulou (appointed April 28 2026)

Chief Executive

Elizabeth Rimmer

Registered office

One Bartholomew Close, Barts Square, London, EC1A 7BL

Company number

03313975

Charity number

England and Wales: 1061685 Scotland: SC09335

Bankers

Barclays Bank Plc, London Corporate Banking, 54 Lombard Street, EC3V 9EX

Independent Examiner

Adam Fullerton FCA, Moore Kingston Smith LLP, Chartered Accountants, 6[th] Floor, 9 Appold Street, London, EC2A 2AP

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Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2025

The Trustees present their report and unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31[st] December 2025 which were approved by the Board.

Governing document

The main documents governing the conduct of the charity’s activities are its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The charity was incorporated as a company in England and Wales on 6 February 1997, and is limited by guarantee. The Articles of Association were revised in 2018; new Articles of Association were filed with the Charity Commission and Companies House on 30 July 2018.

Recruitment and Training of Trustees

The Trustees are empowered to appoint new Trustees to keep their number to no less than ten. No outside person or body has Trustee nomination rights. Once appointed, Trustees are given an induction manual by the Chief Executive which contains training in aspects of the governance, operation and management of the charity. This manual is updated as required with new and relevant materials. As the need is identified, Trustees receive training, either as a Board or individually.

Management Structures

The strategy and overall policy for the charity is laid down by the Board of Trustees. Responsibility for the dayto-day operation of the charity lies with the Chief Executive, Elizabeth Rimmer. She is assisted in this by a small team.

Risk Management

The major risks, to which the charity is exposed, as identified by the Trustees, are reviewed quarterly at Board meetings and systems or procedures have been established to manage those risks. The charity maintains a risk register which is reviewed by the Trustees quarterly. The financial performance and the resulting financial situation of the charity are reviewed at every quarterly meeting of the Board of Trustees as well as being examined in greater detail, by the Chief Executive and Treasurer. Karl Cerski, is a Trustee was appointed as Treasurer on April 16 2024 to provide support to the Chief Executive and increased oversight of LawCare’s finances. As required, independent examinations are also conducted. All staff receive training in risk assessment and the charity’s procedures reflect best practice tailored to local circumstances. Health and Safety and risk management policies are reviewed by the Board annually. The Trustees are satisfied that the systems in place manage the exposure to major risk.

Objectives and activities

The objectives of the charity, as set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association, are:

The relief of mental and physical illness resulting from alcohol or drug addiction, or other forms of dependence associated with addictive or compulsive behaviour or stress or depression amongst members of the legal profession;

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Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2025 ( Continued)

Achievements & Performance

The charity provides a public benefit by assisting persons engaged in legal work, their families and their staff by the following means:-

The Trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit, including the guidance “public benefit: running a charity (PB2)” and the items listed above shows how the charity benefits members of the public.

Review of developments, activities and achievements

LawCare works to raise awareness and engagement about mental wellbeing in the legal community in England, Wales, Scotland, the Isle of Man, Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey, with a range of partners across legal education, training, regulation and practice.

The charity commenced in 1997, dealing solely with Solicitors in England and Wales. Its work was extended to members of the Law Society of Scotland in 1998; to Barristers in England and Wales in February 2001; to the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives (CILEX) and the Judiciary in England and Wales in January 2003; and to the Law Society of Northern Ireland in May 2005. In 2008 the Faculty of Advocates in Scotland, and the Law Society of the Isle of Man also extended LawCare’s services to their members. In 2009, the Bar Council in Northern Ireland, made LawCare services available to their members. In 2011, Judges in Scotland also came on board. In January 2013, the Costs Lawyers Standard Board made LawCare’s support available to its members. In 2015 the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys, Chartered Institute of Patent Agents and The Law Society of Jersey, extended LawCare’s support to its members. In 2019 the Notaries Society, Council of Licensed Conveyancers and the Law Officers of the Crown Guernsey came on board.

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Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2025 ( Continued)

A significant development in the year was the launch of LawCare’s Life in the Law 2025 study which launched in October 2025. The findings were disseminated widely across the legal sector and will form the basis of LawCare’s new strategy for 2026-28.

The closer working partnership with The Solicitors’ Charity has continued.

The most common issue contacts reported to our support services were workplace stress at 41%, career concerns at 39% and anxiety at 34%.

70% of contacts were female, and 40% of contacts were from a non white ethnicity, with 29% of all contacts identified as having a disability.

The professional breakdown was as follows:

Results for the year and review of financial position

The results for the year are set out in the statement of financial activities on pages 9 and 10.

The financial statements comply with the requirements of the FRS 102 Charities SORP and with the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association of the charity.

The charity’s funding during 2025 was provided by the Law Society of England and Wales; the Solicitors Charity; the Bar Council of England and Wales; the Costs Lawyers Standards Board; the Law Society of Northern Ireland; the Bar Council of Northern Ireland; the Law Society of Scotland; the Faculty of Advocates; the Scottish Court Services; the Isle of Man Law Society, the Chartered Institute of Trade Mark Attorneys, the Chartered Institute of Patent Agents, the Law Society of Jersey, the Notaries Society, and The Officers of the Crown Guernsey. In total, £401,516 was received as donations by these bodies and from individuals and groups. £2,052 of investment income was received. Total resources expended in 2025 was £479,508.

Though some of the Directors / Trustees have relationships with some of our funders (for more information, see note 11), none of the funding bodies exercises any control over the way that the charity is run. The charity is grateful to all its funders for enabling it to carry on its valuable work.

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Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2025 (Continued)

Investment powers

The Memorandum and Articles of Association of the charity permit wide powers of investment of monies of the charity not immediately required for its purposes. However, the charity is prohibited from undertaking any permanent trading activities in raising funds to meet the objects of the charity.

Reserves Policy

The reserves policy is, as far as is prudently possible, to commit all the funds that are raised by the charity in the year in which they are received, having regard to the need for funds to cover a normal level of working capital. The Trustees have agreed that LawCare should carry between four and six month’s running costs in reserve to cover outstanding debts and commitments, and wind-up costs, were the charity to wind up. At the year end, unrestricted reserves stand at £ 73,335, which is 2 months essential running costs.

Review of future developments

The charity will continue to provide its existing services. Efforts will be concentrated on increasing the range and efficacy of the services offered, and extending the knowledge of, and services provided to, the groups which are presently served. A strategic review is taking place in June 2026.

Support and assistance

The charity could not do its work without the commitment of its volunteers, who give of their time and energy to help others going through a difficult time. Their dedication is admirable, and thanks are offered to them all for everything that they do, and for always being prepared to go that extra mile for those they help. The Trustees are also grateful to Moore Kingston Smith for their assistance in acting as LawCare’s Independent Examiners and to BDB Pitmans for their assistance in acting as LawCare’s solicitors. The Trustees are also grateful to Macfarlanes who generously provide rooms at their premises for LawCare meetings.

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Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 December 2025 (Continued)

Trustees (directors)

The following acted as Directors of the company, and thereby as Trustees of the charity throughout the year and up to the date of the signing of the Independent Examiner’s report:

Andrew Caplen, Chair (resigned as Chair 14/01/25, resigned as Trustee 27/01/26) John Guerin (resigned 27/01/26) Claire Joseph Chair (appointed Chair 14/01/25, resigned April 28 2026) Kayleigh Leonie (resigned 14/01/25) Alexandra Marks (resigned 15/07/25) Ryan McCuaig (resigned 14/01/25) Heather McKendrick Paul Nevin Rachael O’Connor Lucinda Soon Emma Williams, Chair (appointed April 28 2026) Karl Cerski, Treasurer Karen Aitchinson (appointed April 28 2026) Emma Clark (appointed April 28 2026) Anna Forsyth (appointed April 28 2026) Emma Jones (appointed April 28 2026) Brigid Napier (appointed April 28 2026) Eric Rugundu (appointed April 28 2026) Mandeep Sandhu (appointed April 28 2026) Joanne Theodoulou (appointed April 28 2026)

No Trustee has any interests or had any interests during the year in the assets of the charity. No Trustee received any emoluments during the year.

Method of election of Trustees

New Trustees are appointed by the current Trustees at Board meetings of the charity and become directors of the company. A majority of three quarters of the Trustees present at board meetings is needed to appoint a new Trustee.

Rotation of Trustees

Two Trustees must stand down each year and be replaced. In the absence of other candidates, resigning Trustees may be re-elected.

This Trustees’ report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

By order of the Board

Karl Cerski Treasurer of the Board of Trustees Date: 14 June 2026

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Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities

The Trustees (who are also directors of LawCare Ltd for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.)

Company law requires Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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Independent Examiner’s report to the Trustees of LawCare Limited

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 December 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (‘the 2005 Act’), the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and the Companies Act 2006 (‘the 2006 Act’). You are satisfied that the accounts of the Company are not required by charity or company law to be audited and have chosen instead to have an independent examination.

Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the Company’s accounts carried out under section 44 (1) (c) of the 2005 Act and section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the requirements of Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since the Company is required by company law to prepare its accounts on an accruals basis and is registered as a charity in Scotland, your examiner must be a member of a body listed in Regulation 11(2) of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a registered member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act and Regulation 4 of the 2006 Accounts Regulations; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records with the accounting requirements of Regulation 8 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or

  4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Adam Fullerton FCA Independent Examiner For and on behalf of Moore Kingston Smith LLP

6[th] Floor 9 Appold Street London EC2A 2AP

Date: 24/8/2026

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LAWCARE LIMITED Statement of financial activities (incorporating the income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 December 2025

Notes
Income
Incoming resources from generated funds:
Voluntary income
Donation from the Law Society (E&W)
Donation from the Bar Council (E&W)
Donation from the Ministry of Justice
Donation from CILEX
Donation from the Law Society of Scotland
Donation from the Faculty of Advocates
Donation from the Law Society of N Ireland
Donation from the Isle of Man Law Society
Donation from the Scottish Court Service
Donation from CLSB
Donation from The Solicitor’s Charity (formerly SBA)
Donation from Law Society of Jersey
Donation from CIPA
Donation from Institute of Paralegals
Donation from CITMA
Donation from The Notaries Society
Donation from Law Officers of the Crown Guernsey
Donation from CLC
Donation from the Bar of Northern Ireland
Other donations
Activities for generating funds
Investment income
Sponsorship
Total incoming resources
Expenditure
Charitable activities
Total resources expended
3		 2025
Total
£
136,500
7,500
-
8,139
13,000
862
5,000
500
2,400
700
110,000
700
4,000
-
2,514
1,490
500
2,850
1,200
103,661
2,052
-
403,568
479,508
479,508		 2024
Total
£
130,000
7,500
-
8,311
11,700
862
5,000
500
2,400
700
110,000
700
4,000
-
2,514
1,462
500
2,850
1,200
136,957
4,182
5,750
437,088
443,085
443,085

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LAWCARE LIMITED Statement of financial activities (incorporating the income and expenditure account) for the year ended 31 December 2025

Net movement in funds
Notes
2
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 2025
Total
£
(75,940)
149,275
73,335		 2024
Total
£
(5,997)
155,272
149,275

All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing activities. There are no recognised gains or losses other than as stated above. Accordingly, no statement of total recognised gains and losses is presented.

All funds are unrestricted.

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Balance sheet at 31 December 2025

Note
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
5
Tangible assets
6
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Debtors
7
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
8
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Funds
Unrestricted fund		 2025
£
25,689
3,488
___
29,177
64,116
2,316
66,432
(22,274)
44,158
73,335
73,335
73,335		 2024
£
16,253
3,946
___
20,199
155,932
2,542
158,474
(29,398)
129,076
149,275
149,275
149,275

Company registration number: 03313975

The notes on pages 12 to 18 form part of these financial statements.

The Directors state:

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006.

Approved and authorised for issue by the Board of Directors on 14 June 2026. Signed on behalf of the Board of Directors.

Karl Cerski Treasurer of the Board of Trustees

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025

1 Accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted, which have been applied consistently throughout the current and preceding period, are described below.

Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. LawCare Limited meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102 and is incorporated in England and Wales. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s).

The Trustees have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The Trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular, the Trustees have considered the charity’s forecasts and projections and have taken account of pressures on donation and investment income. After making enquiries the Trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the company. Monetary amounts are rounded to the nearest pound.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.

Incoming resources

All income is included when the charity has entitlement to the income, there is a probability of receipt, and the amount can be measured. All incoming resources in the year are recognised in the statement of financial activities. Donations are credited to the charity on a cash received basis. Interest income is included on a receivable basis.

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 (Continued)

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Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. It is originally allocated between charitable activities and governance costs.

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the independent examiner’s fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity. In 2025, these amounted to: Salaries £44,649 (2024 £41,641) Independent Examination Fee £4,321 (2024 £4,894) and other costs £13,254 (2024 £18,710).

All income and expenditure accounts are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA (Statements of Financial Activities) on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource.

Financial instruments

The company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the company's balance sheet when the company becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

With the exceptions of prepayments, all other debtor and creditor balances are considered to be basic financial instruments under FRS 102. See the face of the balance sheet and note 7 for debtor and creditor balances.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less and bank overdrafts.

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 ( Continued )

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Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty

In the application of the company’s accounting policies, the directors are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

The most significant estimates and assumptions which affect the carrying amount of assets and liabilities in the accounts relate to:

Useful Economic Lives: The annual depreciation charge for fixtures, fittings and equipment is sensitive to change in the estimated useful economic lives and residual value of assets. These are reassessed annually and amended were necessary to reflect current circumstances. The same is also true for intangible assets and amortisation.

Depreciation of fixed assets

Costs of repairs and maintenance are charged in the statement of financial activities in the year in which they are incurred.

Fixed assets are stated at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment.

Depreciation is charged on fixtures, fittings and equipment at an annual rate of 25% of written down value.

Intangible assets

Intangible fixed assets comprise the website costs. Intangible fixed assets are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses. Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of the assets less their residual values over their useful lives. The website is amortised at an annual rate of 25% of written down value.

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 ( Continued )

2
Net movement in funds
2025 2024
£ £
Operating surplus is stated after charging:
Depreciation 1,163 1,315
Amortisation 8,563 5,418
3
Total Resources Expended
2025 Governance Charitable Total
Costs Activities
£ £ £
General office and finance 13,254 59,276 72,530
Communications - 67,017 67,017
Staff costs and Consultancy 44,649 281,223 325,872
Depreciation and amortisation - 9,726 9,726
Bank charges - 42 42
Independent Examination fee 4,321 - 4,321
______ ______ ______
Total 62,224 417,284 479,508
Re-apportionment of Governance costs (62,224) 62,224 -
______ _ _
Total Resources Expended - 479,508 479,508

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 (Continued)

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2024 Governance Charitable Total
Costs Activities
£ £ £
General office and finance 18,710 63,202 81,912
Communications - 52,850 52,850
Staff costs and Consultancy 41,641 254,969 296,610
Depreciation and amortisation - 6,733 6,733
Bank charges - 86 86
Independent Examination 4,894 - 4,894
_ _ _
Total 65,245 377,840 443,085
Re-apportionment of Governance Costs (65,245) 65,245 -
_ _ _
Total Resources Expended - 443,085 443,085
4
Trustees and employees
Average number of persons employed:
Administration
Employee costs during the year:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension contributions		 2025
No.
9
£
334,463
28,769
10,071
373,303		 2024
No.
9
£
302,845
25,641
9,760
338,246

Employees

The Charity considers its key management personnel comprise the Trustees and the Chief Executive Officer. The total employment benefits including employer pension contributions of the key management personnel were £88,040 in 2025 (2024: £82,785). 1 employee was paid between £70,000 - £80,000 during 2025 (2024 1 employee was paid £70,000- £80,000).

Trustees’ emoluments

Three Trustees received reimbursement of expenses to the amount of £408 (2024 – three Trustees received £660).

No Trustee received any emoluments during the year (2024 - £nil).

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 (Continued)

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5 Intangible fixed assets
Cost Website &
Database
£
As at 1 January 2025 66,513
Additions in the year 18,000
As at December 31 2025 84,513
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Accumulated amortisation
At 1 January 2025 50,260
Charge for the year 8,563
At 31 December 2025 58,823
Net book value
At 31 December 2025 25,690
At 31 December 2024 16,253
6 Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures,
Fittings and
Equipment
£
Cost
At 1 January 2025 33,744
Additions in the year 705
At 31 December 2025 34,449
Accumulated depreciation
At 1 January 2025 29,798
Charge for the year 1,163
At 31 December 2025 30,961
Net book value
At 31 December 2025 3,946
At 31 December 2024 3,488

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Notes forming part of the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2025 (Continued)

7 Debtors

These consist of prepayments of £2,316 for 2025 and £2,542 for 2024.

8 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Tax and social security
Accrued Expenses
Other creditors		 2025
£
9,637
4,240
8,397
22,274		 2024
£
23,619
4,038
1,741
29,398

Included within other creditors above is an amount of £7,466 relating to a pension creditor (2024: £1,741).

9 Capital commitments

The charity has no capital commitments at the end of the year (2024 - nil).

10 Restricted funds

No restricted income or expenditure was incurred in 2025 (2024 - nil).

11 Related party transactions

The charity is not controlled by any of its funders. For details of the amounts donated, see SOFA (Statement of Financial Activities) on page 9.

Andrew Caplen is a past president of the Law Society of England and Wales. John Guerin is a past president of the Law Society of Northern Ireland. Kayleigh Leonie was a Council member of the Law Society of England and Wales until July 2019 and is currently a member of the employment law committee. Heather McKendrick is a former employee of the Law Society of Scotland.

12 Taxation

LawCare Limited, as a registered charity, is exempt from taxation on its income and gains falling within Section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that they are applied to its charitable objectives. No tax charge has arisen in the year.

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