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The National Pro Bono Centre
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The National Pro Bono Centre (NPBC) exists to support charities and organisations that enable and broker pro bono legal work.

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More than 50 providers generously offer their specialist services for free to pro bono lawyers through the Pro Bono Expert Support (PBES) scheme we deliver in partnership with Pro Bono Connect. #WeDoProBono
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September 10, 2026 at 9:27 AM
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We were delighted to spotlight Refugee Legal Support (@reflegalsupport.bsky.social) and their pro bono partnerships in our most recent Pro Bono Bulletin.

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August 20, 2026 at 3:09 PM
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Law students! You can be part of the 25th anniversary UK Pro Bono Week this November. We’re now recruiting volunteers to our Student Council.
Pro Bono Week 25th Anniversary Apply now to join our Student Council for 2026
August 20, 2026 at 2:53 PM
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We are honoured to have been selected as the official Charity Partner of the #BritishLegalAwards 2026, hosted by Law.com.

These awards celebrate the very best of the UK legal profession. Entries remain open until 24th August.

➡️ Find out more: www.nationalprobonocentre.org.uk/2026/08/12/a...
British Legal Awards & National Pro Bono Centre Celebrating excellence. Supporting impact. Proud to support access to justice through pro bono work. Nominations deadline: August 24 "With pro bono making access to justice a reality for thousands of people every year, we are so grateful to the British Legal Awards for celebrating it so prominently in their 17th year. "Being chosen as the official Charity Partner of this year's event is an honour we are proud to share with the thousands of solicitors, barristers, legal executives and expert suppliers volunteering their time and skills each year." Esther McConnell, CEO, National Pro Bono Centre "We are delighted to welcome the National Pro Bono Centre as the official Charity Partner of the British Legal Awards. "The work the NPBC does to champion pro bono and help widen access to justice is incredibly important and we're proud to use the platform of the British Legal Awards to help shine a light on their work." Anisa Choudhary, Marketing Director, Law.com Nominations for the British Legal Awards 2026 remain open until 24th August. Pro bono projects are eligible in the Outstanding Social Impact category. Find more information on our website.
August 12, 2026 at 12:07 PM
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Help us tell the story of pro bono legal work across the UK.

For our 25th anniversary, we’re creating an exhibition to showcase the legal profession’s long-standing commitment to pro bono and access to justice.

First appearing in London, it will go on to tour locations across the UK.
We need YOUR HELP to celebrate centuries of pro bono
August 3, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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A big thank you to all of the local law societies from across England and Wales whose representatives joined us yesterday to find out more about #ProBono and how their members can get involved.

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Pro bono - why it matters and how to get involved Valerie Robertson, Toby Brown, Emily Sherratt
July 28, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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Congratulations to the Rt Hon Ellie Reeves KC MP on her appointment as Attorney General for England and Wales. 1/4
A recent meeting of the Attorney General's Pro Bono Committee, chaired by then Solicitor General Ellie Reeves KC MP.
July 21, 2026 at 11:30 AM
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It was a privilege to hear powerful and moving reflections from Lady Simler and from so many solicitors, barristers and legal industry suppliers at Pro Bono Connect’s 10th anniversary celebration last week. 1/5
July 13, 2026 at 2:22 PM
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“Celebrate a tradition. Inspire action. Shape the future.”

The theme of this year’s 25th anniversary UK Pro Bono Week not only celebrates our history but also reflects on the future of pro bono across the UK. 1/4
July 6, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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Following last week’s launch with @ncvo.bsky.social of our new Pro Bono Sector Impact Toolkit, our CEO Esther McConnell yesterday joined a brilliant panel at the @lawworks.bsky.social conference to share practical tips on impact measurement.
Hayley Nock, Eddie Coppinger, Fenella Chambers, Esther McConnell and Sarah Menzies at the LawWorks conference, in front of a screen displaying tips on impact measurement.
July 2, 2026 at 1:16 PM
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📸 Did you know the NPBC is now also on Instagram? Help us expand our social media presence by following our new profile!
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July 1, 2026 at 10:59 AM
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Pro Bono Reception at the Royal Courts of Justice last Wednesday.

📸 Credit: Marcos Bevilacqua
A wide shot of the gathered crowd at the Royal Courts of Justice The In House Pro Bono Pledge on display alongside senior lawyers from signatory LSEG Two women in front of a pop-up banner for the City Law School Community Legal Advice Centre Attendees chatting in front of a pop-up banner for the International Lawyers Project
June 30, 2026 at 2:51 PM
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We have a bumper week coming up with THREE unmissable events for those in the pro bono sector.

Read on ⬇️
June 17, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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Team NPBC was delighted to once again support the vital London Legal Support Trust (@londonlegal.bsky.social) at yesterday’s London #LegalWalk.

It was great to see so many of our friends across the pro bono sector among the thousands taking part. Well done to all the Walkers! ⚖️🚶‍♂️🚶‍♀️
A selfie of two NPBC volunteers at the London Legal Walk. Crowds gathering near the inflatable London Legal Walk archway.
June 10, 2026 at 2:56 PM
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“Pro bono makes us more humane. One day, we will look back as lawyers and ask: what did we use our legal gifts for? How did we use them to improve humanity, when so much was being replaced by machines?” #LIDW26
June 9, 2026 at 9:42 AM
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🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Good luck to everyone taking part in the London Legal Walk today! @londonlegal.bsky.social
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FRU CEO David Abbott heading to take part in the @londonlegal.bsky.social #LegalWalk to raise funds to support #AccessToJustice in London and the south east.

Look out for the FRU walkers as they take the river route.

Have a great day everyone!
June 9, 2026 at 8:15 AM
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Law firms, chambers and in-house legal teams can now make submissions to Chambers and Partners’ UK DEI and Pro Bono research and awards. 1/3
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June 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM
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We’re taking part in the London Legal Walk.

Help us raise funds for free legal support: londonlegalsupporttrust.enthuse.com/pf/appeal-ce...
May 21, 2026 at 2:00 PM
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How is AI supporting caseworkers to organise evidence and manage document‑heavy cases with confidence?

Join our upcoming Lunch & Learn session to find out from pro bono charities and legal tech experts.

🗓 Thursday 9 July
⏰ 12:30–1:30pm
📍 Online
💸 Free to attend
Lunch and learn: AI for Caseworkers - Organising Evidence with Confidence Thursday 9th July 12:30-1:30pm, Online With Ethical eDiscovery, Relativity, Liverpool Advocates for Windrush and APPEAL Brought to you by the National Pro Bono Centre and Pro Bono Expert Support
June 2, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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Our upcoming Lunch & Learn session is focused on working effectively with interpreters – a must-attend for pro bono and advice organisations who regularly support clients with little or no proficiency in the English language.

🗓 Tuesday 23 June
⏰ 12:30–1:30pm
📍 Online
💸 Free to attend
Lunch and learn: Working Effectively with Interpreters Tuesday 23rd June 12:30-1:30pm, Online Brought to you by the Association of Interpreters and Translators (AIT), the National Pro Bono Centre and Pro Bono Expert Support
May 26, 2026 at 12:47 PM
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Join us next month for the online launch of our new impact toolkit, designed specifically for the pro bono sector.

🗓 Thursday 25 June
⏰ 12:30–1:30pm
📍 Online
💸 Free to attend

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Measuring and Understanding Impact in Pro Bono Organisations & Projects A new tool for the Pro Bono Sector Thursday 25th June 12:30-1:30pm, Online By The National Pro Bono Centre and NCVO, featuring insights from pilot organisations LawWorks and University House
May 19, 2026 at 9:34 AM
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This is the first of two upcoming events at @unisouthampton.bsky.social which will be of great interest to legal practitioners, academics and those in the third sector.

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May 18, 2026 at 8:04 AM
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Carla Rossini, our Communications Officer, participated in this amazing collaborative workshop organised by the @probonocentre.bsky.social. We shared ideas on how to improve our messaging and framing about access to justice and the rule of law.

Thank you @probonocentre.bsky.social for this space!
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How does thinking about framing help us communicate more effectively about pro bono and access to justice? We were delighted to explore this topic yesterday with communications professionals and senior lawyers from a wide range of amazing justice charities and organisations.
Participants in the session stand around a table while one group presents their work. Participants pictured collaborating while sitting at a desk. Session facilitator Nic writes themes on a flip chart. A printed and bound copy of the Law Society's research on talking about the rule of law and access to justice.
May 12, 2026 at 2:50 PM
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How does thinking about framing help us communicate more effectively about pro bono and access to justice? We were delighted to explore this topic yesterday with communications professionals and senior lawyers from a wide range of amazing justice charities and organisations.
Participants in the session stand around a table while one group presents their work. Participants pictured collaborating while sitting at a desk. Session facilitator Nic writes themes on a flip chart. A printed and bound copy of the Law Society's research on talking about the rule of law and access to justice.
May 12, 2026 at 10:27 AM