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Pro Bono Week 4th - 8th November 2024

“Pro bono” refers to when volunteer lawyers provide legal advice or representation free of charge to those unable to afford it. Lawyers across the UK provide their professional help for free to those in need to an unparalleled extent, helping ensure access to justice for the most disadvantaged people in society. Many charities and community groups also rely on lawyers who provide pro bono help. However, it is important to state that pro bono legal services are not, nor can they ever be, a substitute for a properly funded system of legal aid. Pro Bono Week supports the definition of pro bono contained within the joint pro bono protocol. The protocol promotes and supports high standards of pro bono work. It’s designed to make sure everyone is clear about what pro bono is and the standard to which it should be done. It is endorsed by the Law Society of England and Wales, the Attorney General’s Pro Bono Coordinating Committee, the Bar Council of England and Wales and the Chartered Institute of Legal Executives. You can read the full protocol on the LawWorks website. For more information on how to obtain pro bono help in England & Wales and Scotland, see the Guide to Pro Bono & Other Free Advice.

Leeds Law Society is proud to support Children’s Heart Surgery Fund, as our Presidents Charity 2024/2025.

Nigel said “I am pleased to share that this year Leeds Law Society will be raising funds and trying to boost awareness of the Children's Heart Surgery Fund (CHSF), a local charity doing really important work supporting kids who are undergoing treatment for serious heart issues. I was recently able to attend the ward at Leeds Children’s Hospital and meet staff and patients, to see first-hand the great work being done.” Based in Leeds, Children’s Heart Surgery Fund mission is to support the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit as a world-class centre of excellence – by providing the funding and resources needed to care for a patient’s heart, mind, family and future. Amanda Warrent, Corporate Partnership Manager at the CHSF said:” We are delighted to welcome Leeds Law Society on board as a corporate partner to the charity. Leeds Law Society help to shape the legal environment nationally and locally. They help to grow one of the most important sectors for our local economy, promote justice and help to attract and retain the talent needed to ensure Leeds continues to be recognised as the biggest legal centre outside of London. Their support will have a great impact on our region’s young heart patients and their families. Our aim is always to make children’s experiences of the heart surgery unit a more positive one, helping the whole family to cope and build resilience for the long and emotional journey they face through surgery and treatments. We’re excited to work on some fundraising endeavours over the next 12 months whilst also raising awareness of our work.

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