Independent Legal Advisors Service

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Funding

£6,000,000 – £6,025,000

Location

England, Wales

Applications

Open until 11 August 2026

Overview

The Ministry of Justice is funding free, independent legal advice for adult rape victims in England and Wales. The service helps victims understand and feel confident in their legal rights. One grant will be awarded, worth between £6,000,000 and £6,025,000. You can apply as a single organisation or as a group of organisations working together. The deadline to apply is 11 August 2026.

Eligibility

Who can apply:

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Key requirements:

  • Must deliver free, independent legal advice to adult rape victims
  • Applications accepted from single organisations or consortia
Who is this for?

This grant is for organisations that can deliver free, independent legal advice to adult rape victims across England and Wales. You can apply alone or team up with other organisations as a consortium. Specific eligibility criteria have not been published, so contact the Ministry of Justice directly to confirm whether your organisation qualifies.

Funder track record
Last published award 2025

Awards published

554

Typical award

£74,802

Most awards

£24,181 to £167,063

Most funded region

London

Recent awards include LimeCulture (£30,000, 2025), Citizens Advice East Suffolk Limited (£15,535, 2025) and Citizens Advice Essex Limited (£77,924, 2025).

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Full details from Ministry of Justice

The grant recipient will deliver free, independent legal advice to support victims of adult rape in England and Wales understand, uphold and feel confident in their legal rights. The grant will be awarded in a single lot - applications are welcome from either a single organisation or a consortium.

How to apply

You can apply as a single organisation or as part of a consortium. The grant is awarded as a single lot, so only one application will be funded. Check the Ministry of Justice procurement or grants portal for full application details.

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Last updated: 6 August 2026