Free Representation Unit
Charitable company · registered 2019
What the charity does
The FRU trains volunteers to represent clients in legal hearings. We aim to prevent poverty by enabling clients to obtain their legal rights. Legal aid is not available and our clients cannot afford to pay for representation. We operate in Greater London, the home counties and the east midlands. Our volunteers are aspiring lawyers or qualified lawyers who give their time for free.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31 December 2025 | £553,170 | £541,198 |
| 31 December 2024 | £460,149 | £533,356 |
| 31 December 2023 | £496,710 | £505,139 |
| 31 December 2022 | £206,428 | £204,855 |
| 31 December 2021 | £0 | £0 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 1183592
- Company number
- 11732557
- Registered
- 28 May 2019
- Latest income
- £553,170 (year to 31 December 2025)
- Latest spending
- £541,198
- Volunteers
- 350
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Not registered
Contact
- Address
- Free Representation Unit, 1st Floor West, 3 Field Court, Gray's Inn, London, WC1R 5EF
- Phone
- 02076119555
- Website
- thefru.org.uk
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 1183592.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
(1)To relieve poverty by providing legal advice and representation before tribunals and courts in the United Kingdom for those who cannot afford such advice or representation;and(2)To assist in the education and training or law students, pupils, trainees, junior barristers and solicitors through the delivery of (1) Above.
Governing document: Memorandum and articles incorporated 18 dec 2018
Employees earning over £60,000
- £60,001–£70,000 · 1 employee
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of Free Representation Unit?
Free Representation Unit is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1183592 and is also a company (number 11732557).
How much income does Free Representation Unit have?
In the financial year ending 31 December 2025 the charity had an income of £553,170 and spent £541,198.
How many employees of Free Representation Unit earn over £60,000?
1 employee received total benefits over £60,000 in the latest annual return.