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London Legal Walk achieves another record-breaking year

25 June 2025
Categories: Legal News , Profession , Charities , Legal aid focus
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The annual London Legal Walk has once again broken records, highlighting the extraordinary commitment and support from the legal community

This year’s event saw over 19,000 walkers from 1,200 organisations participate including law firms, chambers, advice charities and law schools. Solicitors, barristers, judges, and their families and colleagues joined forces for a day of solidarity and philanthropy in support of access to justice. 

With record-breaking participation at this year's event, an impressive £970,000 has already been raised. With donations still coming in, contributions are expected to surpass £1m for the second year running, demonstrating the community's generosity and unwavering dedication to this vital cause. 

Bob Nightingale MBE, head of engagement & relationships, said: 'Once again the legal profession has turned out in force to support access to justice. The funds raised will make a huge difference to the lives of thousands of people in need.' 

The London Legal Walk is more than a one-day event. It is a lifeline for many free legal advice charities. As the cost-of-living crisis continues, the demand for free specialist legal advice increases by the day. Meanwhile specialist advice agencies face chronic underfunding, rising operational costs, and a shrinking pool of social welfare law experts. Compounding these issues are workforce shortages and difficulties attracting new talent to an underfunded sector. The situation is urgent, and we need your support now more than ever.  

With more than £12.5 million raised since it began in 2005, the Walk has helped over 100 frontline legal advice charities every year.  Thank you to everyone who walked, donated and volunteered their time, highlighting the incredible power of collective action and teamwork. 

There is still time to donate.  

For more information about the London Legal Walk and to see a full gallery of photos from the event, please see here.

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