NORFOLK COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE LTD

We're here for you. In 2023/24, we helped 734 people in Norfolk overcome debt and regain control of their finances. This Christmas and beyond, let us help you too. Contact our friendly team today on 01603 496623 (press option 2) or email debt@ncls.co.uk 📞 📨 #DebtSupport #Norfolk

Christmas is tough for many, and domestic abuse can escalate during the holiday season.  Remember, abuse isn't just physical - it can be emotional, financial or controlling.  If you’re struggling, NCLS is here to help. Contact us for free, confidential advice: https://lnkd.in/eE7sJcDj #Norfolk #DomesticAbuse

Are you part of a law firm that is potentially interested in making a massive difference to someone’s legal career, providing vital support to vulnerable people in Norfolk and helping to identify potential stars of the future? For the last couple of years NCLS has run a successful Summer Intern scheme in which two law students spend up to 12 weeks working for us on a paid internship. During the Summer we lose our usual student volunteers and the Intern roles are vital for filling that gap and ensuring we can keep on taking on new clients. Prior to launching this scheme, the demand has been such that we have had to close services to new clients – that’s how important these roles are. For the Interns themselves this is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a law firm, speaking to clients and dealing with real-life cases. By the end of the internship they leave much more prepared for a future in the legal world and having gained skills that many law firms tell us are too often lacking in potential employees. We wish to continue with those vital roles but need the funding to do so. We are looking for firms who would consider sponsoring all or part of one of the Summer Intern placement roles. If you are willing to consider this, we can offer an attractive proposition, to include: ·       Interns spend 10/12 weeks with NCLS from end of June/early July to September 2025. They carry out a variety of important roles and this includes direct contact with clients. ·       At the end of Internship, they are offered either an interview or a few days placement with your firm, as you would prefer. ·       We will promote your firm’s sponsorship and it’s impact to the community heavily across social media and with releases in the local media before and during the placement. ·       We advertise it to students as an opportunity to get experience and paid employment. ·       We particularly welcome people from disadvantaged or diverse backgrounds who may not be able to volunteer for free. We see this as an opportunity to offer a chance to someone with talent that may otherwise go to waste or unnoticed. If this sounds like something you'd be interested in discussng further then contact our CEO David Powles at davidpowles@ncls.co.uk

Very excited about this! Next year NORFOLK COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE LTD celebrates its 40th year with a series of special events - and this will be the main one. Get the date in the diary - and give me a shout if you are interested in sponsorship opportunities or can donate a prize. More details in the new year - including a very fantastic host...

We are delighted to announce a very special event in 2025 to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Norfolk Community Law Service. Sprowston Manor Hotel will be the venue for an absolutely stellar evening of entertainment, laugher and dancing. To mark 1985 being our founding year, we are holding a very special 80s-themed event - and encouraging people to come in their best 80s look. Full details and tickets will be released in the new year - but for now save the date of Saturday, October 4. Sponsorship packages will be available - contact Heidi Wirth at heidi@ncls.co.uk to find out more and register your interest.

Support NCLS this Christmas at no extra cost. It's easy! We've partnered with easyfundraising, where over 7,500 brands donate a portion of your purchases to your chosen cause – like NCLS. You don't pay a penny extra, but your support makes a big difference. 🤔 How does it work? 1. Sign up for free 2. Shop online at your favourite stores 3. easyfundraising tracks your purchases and a donation is made to NCLS By shopping with easyfundraising, you're helping us provide free legal advice to those in need across Norfolk. Find out more and sign up by clicking the link in the comments. #GiveBack #Norfolk

Join us at NCLS’ 2025 law lecture. We are delighted to welcome leading British human rights lawyer and campaigner, Baroness Shami Chakrabarti, to Norwich as our speaker. The event, held on Thursday 20th February, begins at 5.30pm and will finish at 8pm and will be hosted in The Pantry, Jarrolds. Find out more and book your tickets by clicking the link in the comments. The event is being generously sponsored by Birketts LLP and the Norfolk & Norwich Law Society. #Norfolk #LawLecture

Don't let financial worries dampen your Christmas spirit. Our team at NCLS are here to help you navigate debt and find peace of mind by providing free legal advice and support. We understand that this time of the year can be hard, whether you have a one-off query, require someone to contact your creditors or need to consider your options, we can help. Find out more and contact us by clicking the link in the comments section. #DebtSupport #Norfolk

Today is Giving Tuesday! In 2023/24, thanks to your incredible generosity, NCLS supported and provided legal advice to 4,512 people across Norfolk. Your donations are truly making a difference. By giving today, you'll help us continue this vital work, ensuring the most vulnerable in our community have free access to justice. Donate here by clicking the link in the comments. #GivingTuesday #Norfolk

We were really pleased to welcome Sarah Taylor, Norfolk's Police and Crime Commissioner, to our offices today to talk about the importance of our work and some of the challenges we, and our clients, face in accessing justice. The OPCC for Norfolk part funds our vital work to support domestic abuse victims seeking to gain an injunction from the perpetrator of the abuse against them. She is pictured alongside (from L to R) Rebecca Calthorpe, NCLS family solicitor, Philippa Bartlett, UEA law student volunteer, David Powles, NCLS Chief Executive and Tamsin Roques, NCLS family service manager.