Britain’s second biggest city could be without a law centre by the end of this month unless funding can be found to keep it afloat.
Birmingham Law Centre is descended from bodies that have offered free legal advice and representation for nearly 100 years.
Its five solicitors and 15 paralegal and support staff assist around 2,000 clients a year. The board of trustees last week concluded that unless the centre’s financial situation changes dramatically it may not be able to remain open past the end of January.
Solicitors Sevenoaks