No family left without a voice
We provide free legal advocacy for children and families challenging decisions by schools, councils and other public bodies. Our support includes gathering evidence, preparing cases and standing beside people in court.
- Families helped
- 20+
- Areas of law
- 5
- Judicial reviews brought
- 3
- Charged to any client
- £0
Casework by area
- SEND and education 9
- Family law 3
- Asylum and immigration 2
- Property and housing 2
- Criminal law 2
We supported clients as a McKenzie Friend in several family courts, received permission to act as a lay advocate for a client and made two applications for appeal in the Family Court.
What changed for our clients
- SEND. In R (W) v Hertfordshire County Council [2023] EWHC 3138 (Admin), the High Court clarified the law on EHC assessment deadlines. Read about the judicial review.
- Property. Hackney Council reversed its decision to demolish a client’s porch.
- Criminal law. Police dropped the charges against a client.
- Asylum. The Home Office dropped its objection to an asylum claim.
- Education. A school withdrew a child’s permanent exclusion.
In our clients’ words
“Justify Foundation has been a lifeline for me, offering incredible support when I needed it most. Their compassion, dedication, and practical assistance have truly transformed my life. I’m deeply grateful for everything they’ve done.”
“I feel genuinely broken, humbled and thankful that you were willing to fight this with me, and for me.”
“The whole family thanks you for your professionalism and passion with which you defend us.”
“You have done a brilliant job at such a terrible time when everything was very unfair for us.”