The Solicitors' Charity

Our latest Legal Pause conversation looks at the pressures solicitors face behind the scenes, the importance of recognising early signs of neurodiversity and mental health episodes, and why collaboration across the profession matters 🎙️ Listen now: thesolicitorscharity.org/the-legal-paus…

People struggling with debt are more than twice as likely to report very poor mental health compared with those without financial difficulties 💡 This Debt Awareness Week, we’re sharing guidance from Onebright, on how organisations can support colleagues: thesolicitorscharity.org/article/debt-a…

Financial stress doesn’t always show up clearly at work. Employees may still turn up each day but feel mentally preoccupied, exhausted or overwhelmed – affecting concentration, confidence and performance 🤝 thesolicitorscharity.org/article/debt-a…

We’re delighted to welcome Wealthbrite as a Pioneer member of Firm Friends, our corporate giving programme supporting the wellbeing of solicitors across England and Wales 💛 Help fund vital support including therapy, emergency grants, and career coaching: thesolicitorscharity.org/article/wealth…

In 2024, 22% of the UK population – nearly 12 million people – were at risk of problem debt, which can contribute to anxiety, stress and poor mental health. With insights from Onebright, our blog explores how employers can recognise the signs 💬 thesolicitorscharity.org/article/debt-a…

Conversations about risk, capacity & responsibility are central to private client practice 💙 It was a privilege for Anita to speak yesterday at the Wills & Probate Conference hosted by HTF Legal, sharing how The Solicitors’ Charity supports solicitors during times of hardship.

Supporting the profession means showing up where important conversations are happening 💜 We’re pleased that our Director, Anita McCallum, has been invited to speak at the Wills & Probate Conference 2026 hosted by HTF Legal Limited in Leeds: thesolicitorscharity.org/article/wills-…

There’s no single path through a career in law 💛 Our Trustees and team reflect that diversity, helping us understand life in the profession and support solicitors, as we have since 1858: thesolicitorscharity.org/about-us/our-t… #NationalCareersWeek

Behind our work is a team supporting solicitors every day. From wellbeing and grants to data, finance and communications, their experience helps us understand the different challenges legal life can bring: thesolicitorscharity.org/about-us/meet-… #NationalCareersWeek

Our Trustees bring experience from across the legal profession and beyond ⚖️ Their varied careers help guide how we support solicitors through the realities of legal life, continuing a mission we’ve upheld since 1858: thesolicitorscharity.org/about-us/our-t… #NationalCareersWeek

Wellbeing matters at every stage of legal life 🩷 Join The Solicitors’ Charity Register to receive a wellbeing pack and stay connected to confidential support: thesolicitorscharity.org/register/

The Legal Pause creates space for honest conversations about life in the law 🎙️ From wellbeing and leadership to sustainability and support, each episode explores the real pressures facing the profession. Listen now: thesolicitorscharity.org/the-legal-paus…

Social justice relies on a profession that’s supported and able to keep showing up 💛 We’ve proudly sponsored the London Legal Walk with @londonlegal for many years, helping fund access to justice and wellbeing support. #SocialJusticeDay #EquityForAll

Thank you to Humfrys & Symonds for donating unclaimed balances to The Solicitors’ Charity 💜 Firms can transfer unclaimed balances with full indemnity if circumstances change. Play your part: thesolicitorscharity.org/support-our-wo…

Conference season is underway and we’re attending The Law Society’s Risk & Compliance Conference in London. A chance to connect with solicitors, talk about wellbeing as a risk issue, and share how unclaimed client balances can support the profession 💜 thesolicitorscharity.org/article/risk-a…

Unclaimed client balances on their own might seem small. But together, they make a real difference. When donated, they help fund wellbeing and practical support for solicitors facing difficult times – a simple way to give back to the profession: thesolicitorscharity.org/support-our-wo…

Today is #TimeToTalkDay 💜 Checking in, starting a conversation or simply listening can make a real difference. If you need to talk things through, The Solicitors’ Charity is here to listen. Sometimes a simple chat is all it takes: thesolicitorscharity.org/how-we-help/

Fruit Fridays and Indian Head Massages: How Wellbeing has moved on. Episode 4 of The Legal Pause looks at how employers can support wellbeing through in-house and bought-in EAP approaches. Listen here: thesolicitorscharity.org/the-legal-paus…

Much of our work happens quietly, behind the scenes. But every system, conversation and decision is shaped around one thing: helping solicitors move forward when life feels difficult. Support our work: thesolicitorscharity.org/play-your-part/

Trust. Confidentiality. Discretion. These values sit at the heart of The Solicitors’ Charity. Our support recognises that challenges are often complex and not just about money – and that reaching out for help is a positive step: thesolicitorscharity.org/article/legal-…