Therium Access, the not-for-profit arm of Therium, provided match-funding to the Foundation and London Legal Support Trust’s emergency advice appeal for advice agencies overwhelmed by the COVID-19 crisis. Funds were also provided by law firms Linklaters and Allen & Overy and five grant-giving organisations, bringing the total raised for the Fund to more than £7m.
The Fund has
already issued its first batch of grants totalling £600,000 to ten charities.
Many
specialist advice agencies could close in the next two to 12 months unless they
receive extra support. Already precarious, the COVID-19 outbreak could prove
the final straw for many.
Jeunesse
Mensier, grant programme director at Therium Access, said: “We are thrilled to
have been part of launching the Community Justice Fund and I am honored to be
part of the Fund’s team.
‘This is an
incredibly difficult time for all those that provide free specialist legal
advice, and I am proud of Therium Access’ role in supporting those during this
crisis. I look forward to working with our partners to create better access to
justice for all.’
To give to the
Community Justice Fund, please visit: https://atjf.org.uk/emergencyappeal.
