Community Law Service(northampton and County)
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We provide independent and confidential specialist legal advice to residents of Northamptonshire .We provide a comprehensive casework service from the beginning to the conclusion of the case, including representation at court / tribunal if necessary, in the areas of Welfare Benefits, Immigration, Debt, Fuel Poverty and Housing.
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Integrity assessment
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GiveRadar Analysis
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Community Law Service(northampton and County) has a substantially complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the Charity Commission.
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 91% of the 2,126 international charities in the United Kingdom with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds 5 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025. See the filings
- Its integrity score of 86 places it in the top 1% of the 2,545 international charities in the United Kingdom GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. View this cohort
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
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Filing history
5 years on file from Charity Commission (UK): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE(NORTHAMPTON AND COUNTY) is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.
COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE(NORTHAMPTON AND COUNTY) is in United Kingdom, a TGE (Transnational Giving Europe) member country. Dutch donors can route gifts via Stichting Transnational Giving Europe to receive Dutch ANBI-equivalent deductibility, subject to TGE's 5% pass-through fee.
COMMUNITY LAW SERVICE(NORTHAMPTON AND COUNTY) is registered in United Kingdom. US donors generally cannot deduct gifts to non-US charities directly. To claim a deduction, route the gift through a US 'Friends of' fiscal sponsor or a donor-advised fund that performs equivalency determination (IRS Rev. Proc. 92-94).
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Leadership & board
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8 officers and trustees on file, free with a GiveRadar account.
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Trustpilot
I have had a meeting with Community Law Service and I found their knowledge and advice to be A1 and I would personally highly recommend them. A thoroughly well deserved six stars !!
Trustpilot
I have had meetings with community law services with both Mel and Tor who were absolutely fantastic kind and very supportive and knowledgeable they have helped me in my time of need and I cannot thank them enough and would definitely recommend to anyone who is struggling or just in need of advice or support kindest regards Matthew
Trustpilot
Unprofessional staff liers and the manger sarah is Unprofessional refused let me take my complaints to the next leavel and won't take my recording due to staff was unprofessional rude on phone. Sarah made it loud clear the staff I spoken to was reception so I was lied on that as I was told they was advices. Don't trust them. Videos will be put up I will be taking them to court. Press is informed too and they are refusing my data recordings
Trustpilot
These people claim to be representing community legal advice.They offer the same ole script of nothing. In other words a complete sham. My advice is to not bother with this rubbish. The Uk is a morally impoverished shitshow. Plain and simple.
Trustpilot
A firm of scammers setting tenants up to be evicted while scamming thousands out of the legal aid system DO NOT this firm
Trustpilot
A complete waste of time they never help anyone they make you appointment and look at your private information and get you to sign a legal form so they get paid it’s all a scam they don’t help anyone just get paid and do nothing it’s a pointless exercise going to see them don’t waste your time they don’t even know what they are doing a complete shambles and not worth them being open steer clear you’re better off talking to the wall completely hopeless I’ve been trying to get help for different things for years they won’t help you they have excuses for everything so has they do nothing for the people just get form signed for the money don’t trust them biased organisation they don’t work for the people
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Sources and verification
- Officers and trustees
- Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities · 8 disclosed in the public registry.
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Frequently asked questions about Community Law Service(northampton and County)
Community Law Service(northampton and County) is a registered international nonprofit based in Northampton, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 86/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £1M in annual revenue. 8 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected. The charity has 6 community reviews with an average rating of 2.3/5. On Trustpilot, it has a rating of 2.5/5 based on 6 reviews.
Based on official filings, Community Law Service(northampton and County) has £1M in annual revenue. It allocates 99% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 95% for international charities in United Kingdom. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
We provide independent and confidential specialist legal advice to residents of Northamptonshire .We provide a comprehensive casework service from the beginning to the conclusion of the case, including representation at court / tribunal if necessary, in the areas of Welfare Benefits, Immigration, Debt, Fuel Poverty and Housing. Community Law Service(northampton and County) is classified as an international organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2009.
Community Law Service(northampton and County) is a charitable company limited by guarantee, the most common incorporated form for UK charities. It is registered with both Companies House and the Charity Commission, and must file annual accounts with both regulators. Directors (who are also charity trustees) have limited liability.
Community Law Service(northampton and County)'s registered charity number is 1128718. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
Community Law Service(northampton and County) is located in Northampton, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years.
Community Law Service(northampton and County) is based in Northampton in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about Community Law Service(northampton and County)
- What is Community Law Service(northampton and County)?
- Community Law Service(northampton and County) is a international charitable company based in Northampton, United Kingdom. We provide independent and confidential specialist legal advice to residents of Northamptonshire .We provide a comprehensive casework service from the beginning to the conclusion of the case, including representation at court / tribunal if necessary, in the areas of Welfare Benefits, Immigration, Debt, Fuel Poverty and Housing.
- When was Community Law Service(northampton and County) founded?
- Community Law Service(northampton and County) was founded in 2009.
- Where is Community Law Service(northampton and County) located?
- Headquartered in Northampton, England, United Kingdom.
- What is Community Law Service(northampton and County)'s annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is £1.4 million. 99% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Community Law Service(northampton and County) trustworthy?
- Community Law Service(northampton and County) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 86 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Community Law Service(northampton and County)'s website?
- https://www.communitylawservice.org.uk
- Are donations to Community Law Service(northampton and County) tax-deductible?
- Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.