Support NCLS

The Supporters of NCLS was established in April 2010, with a Steering Committee comprising of representatives from the legal profession, academics and voluntary organisations chaired by Jacqueline Middleton.

The Supporters’ aim is to raise funds to support the core costs of running NCLS services and to raise our profile locally. The Supporters aim to achieve this by organising appeals and holding a variety of fundraising events on a regular basis, applying tried and tested fundraising methods in approaching individuals, small businesses and grant making trusts. They have established a membership base and encouraged people to commit to paying an annual subscription. Local businesses can also be involved in other ways, such as sponsorship, employee volunteering or secondment.

The Supporters have already held a number of successful events which have not only raised much needed funding but also raised the profile of NCLS and connected with a wide range of organisations and individuals across Norfolk. They have been working with NCLS to develop a fundraising strategy.

The events have included the launch in the Hostry at the Cathedral which was well attended and everyone present was very moved by the passionate speech made by William Armstrong, the Coroner, on the importance of access to justice. Other events have included a performance by the UEA brass band at the Salvation Army and a gig by the Mojo band at Keir Hardie Hall, as well as an employment seminar at the Hostry.

Thanks go to all the Supporters for all their efforts to increase our profile and raise money on our behalf.

However, the Supporters’ status as a distinct organisation had become rather cumbersome and confusing and following a review of the situation by the SNCLS Committee and the NCLS Board, they both agreed to bring the Supporters Group fully under the NCLS umbrella.

The Extraordinary General Meeting held on November 10th wound up SNCLS as a separate organisation. The Supporters Group now operates under the auspices of NCLS and SNCLS monies are being transferred to NCLS, the intended recipient.  This should make us more efficient and effective and bring us closer to the services we want to support.

As part of the new arrangements, the NCLS Board now appoints the chair of the new Supporters Group and Vanessa Morton has been appointed to undertake this role.  

If you would like to become a member of the Supporters of NCLS please email supporters@ncls.co.uk or contact the NCLS general office. Alternatively click here for a downloadable membership form.

If you would like to make a donation to NCLS click here to visit our MyDonate page.