Our 40th Anniversary

HAPPY 40TH ANNIVERSARY NCLS!

We are proud to have been supporting people in Norfolk for 40 years!

It was way back in 1985 that a small group of people sat around a kitchen table and saw a gap in the justice system that needed filling. Determined to help anyone who could not afford legal fees, these resolute people (not all heroes wear capes!) started the task of setting up an organisation that could do just that. They faced challenges along the way, but their dedication to fair and equal access to justice for all was the very beginning of Norfolk Community Law Service…. And here we are, 40 years later, supporting more people than ever across Norfolk.

We are of course very excited about our anniversary, and we have lots of events planned to mark this incredibly special milestone.

We could not continue to provide the help and support that we do without all of you. From volunteers to supporters, attending events and generous donations, every bit of help makes a significant impact, allowing us to continue and to expand our service, reaching the most vulnerable in our society and providing the legal expertise people need at some of the most challenging times in their lives.

This special year is a chance to do something special and to celebrate, but it is also a call to action. The funding landscape is becoming more challenging, and charities are having to work harder and smarter to raise the vital funds that allow us to keep going.

We would love for you to help us to celebrate this year, and join the NCLS community, which you can do in a number of ways:

Attend our events – see the 2025 Events page for all that we have planned throughout the year.

Join us for the main event! Our 40th Anniversary Celebration, being held at Sprowston Manor in October.

Click here to make a one off donation, or to sign up to our monthly donations and become an NCLS Supporter.

We are looking corporate sponsors to help support our mission. See our Corporate Sponsorship page for details.

We are looking for organisations to help us make our main event at Sprowston Manor in October as fantastic as possible. Sponsor us and receive brand recognition, social media shout outs, discounted tickets to the event, and more. Click here for more information

Legacy Giving: Gifts in wills are a great way that people are supporting their favourite charities. Any amount can make a difference. For more information email heidi@ncls.co.uk.

Have you signed up to our newsletter? Sign up by emailing supporters@ncls.co.uk to stay up to date with all of our work and upcoming events. And don’t forget to follow us on our socials: Facebook, X, and LinkedIn.

We hope that you can celebrate with us, and we look forward to sharing all of our amazing work and events with you over the coming year!

For any queries, please contact: heidi@ncls.co.uk

Or call: 01603 496623 and ask to speak to Heidi Wirth, Fundraising and Engagement Officer.