This week, legal professionals and advice agencies across the UK came together to take part in the Great Legal Bake, hosted by the London Legal Support Trust in partnership with the Access to Justice Foundation. The nationwide event has been a huge success, raising a total of £19,000 to help those in need.
Toby Brown, chair of the Pro Bono Week organising committee, said: “Last week, during Pro Bono Week, in addition to the celebration and discussion of the role of legal pro bono, we saw star bakers up and down the country donate their cakes and other baked goods, raising much needed funds for access to justice charities. The decoration on a number of the cakes was of Bake Off quality, so my task of judging the photo competition of the best looking cakes is going to be difficult!”
The funds raised by the Great Legal Bake will help address the £30 million funding gap of advice agencies and the unmet legal needs of one third of people in England and Wales. Without events such as this, people would struggle to access justice.
Pro Bono Week is an opportunity to recognise and support the voluntary contribution made by the legal profession across the UK in giving free legal help to those in need. This year has been a major success and a testament to the power of giving.
Those with questions about the bake are encouraged to email signups@llst.org.uk.
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