The Free Representation Unit

This Holborn charity provides representation for those that cannot get it while training law students and legal professionals.

 

The Free Representation Unit (FRU) was founded in 1972 and is a registered charity. They provide legal advice, case preparation and advocacy in tribunal cases for those who could not otherwise obtain legal support, for want of personal means or public funding.

To provide this service they train volunteer law students and legal professionals in the early stages of their career in the skills required to give confident and competent support for the rights of others. All FRU's representatives are volunteers who are trained by FRU and work under the supervision of case workers.

The FRU provides representation for cases in Employment Tribunals, Social Security appeals and some Immigration and Criminal Injury Compensation Cases. Please visit their website or contact them for further details.

You can help the Unit by volunteering or donating money. The Free Representation unit relies on volunteers to undertake representation of clients, and always welcomes new volunteers who wish to become FRU Reps. As a charity, FRU offers its services to the public completely free of charge. We rely on donations to enable us to fulfil our charitable objectives. Any donations to FRU are always gratefully received.

If you would like to send a donation by post, please send your donation to their offices. You can also now donate online. Donating online is easy for you and helps reduce costs.

To find our more about The Free Representation Unit, or to donate your time or money, please visit their website, http://www.freerepresentationunit.org.uk.
 

Holborn is proud to support charities in the area.