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Join one of our webinars, events or networking sessions to support your organisation or social enterprise! We have several workshops scheduled for the coming months that you may wish to attend:
5th June: Community Listening event in Exeter
17th June: Action learning group for organisation leaders
9th July Bid writing cafe with our teams form BSWN and Voscur
Local jobs, events, and opportunities
Ivy Wild are hosting hands-on textured hair educational workshops nationally - the next one in Bristol on the 31st May!
The workshops consist of hair care and education as well as hands-on learning in box braids, knotless braids and cornrows. This is an introductory level cornrow and braiding workshop designed for newbies and people who want to improve their skills!
Philanthropy Officer
Quartet Community Foundation are seeking a Philanthropy Officer to join our small, supportive team of committed staff. You will have a commitment to building communities across the region and understanding of and commitment to philanthropy and developing strong, trusted relationships to bridge the desire to support communities with the generosity of our donors.
ARE YOU LOOKING FOR FREE LEGAL ADVICE?
If you do not qualify for legal aid, a solicitor may be able to take on your case as part of their pro bono work.
Pro bono work is free legal help for people who cannot afford to pay for legal services and do not qualify for legal aid. Solicitors work pro bono to help make sure everyone has access to justice when they need it. Pro bono work is voluntary and there’s no obligation to do it, although many solicitors choose to.
FINDING A PRO BONO LAWYER
LawWorks is a charity which connects lawyers with people who cannot get legal aid. It can provide free advice on issues such as:
debt
welfare rights
housing matters
employment law
consumer disputes
You’ll need to make an appointment to see a lawyer at one of LawWorks’ legal advice clinics. legal advice clinic near you
You might have to pay legal costs if you lose your case and the other party has been given professional legal help. you should discuss what costs you might have to pay with your lawyer before they start work on your case.
OTHER SOURCES OF FREE LEGAL HELP
Support Through Court is a charity which can help you if you have to go to court without a lawyer. It can:
explain how the court works
help you with forms and any documents you might need in court
help you plan what you want to say in court
provide someone to go to court with you for support
discuss settling issues without going to court
provide details of other specialist advice agencies
AdviceNow is an online advice resource run by the charity Law for Life: the Foundation for Public Legal Education.
It has practical information about your rights and the law in England and Wales on subjects such as:
going to court
employment
consumer affairs
health and social care
crime and police
housing and homelessness