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  • First annual report for the new FRU charity published
    Mon, 01/15/2024 - 14:26

    We are pleased to publish our latest annual report and accounts. The report covers the 12 months to December 2022 and is the first operational report for the incorporated FRU charity.

    Highlights of the report include:

    • 2022 marked fifty years of FRU work.
    • We secured more income for our clients in just three months of operation than the entire annual cost of our service, demonstrating our excellent value for money.
    • We were delighted to receive funding for an enhanced service in the county of Essex from the Essex Community Foundation. This resulted in gains for Essex clients of over six times the value of the grant
    • FRU made a small financial surplus during the period - something that isn't always guaranteed in these challenging funding times.

    The report can be viewed and downloaded at our Annual Reports page. 

  • We're hiring a new project support officer
    Wed, 12/13/2023 - 16:07

    We're delighted to be filling a brand new post. We've been funded for three years by Trust For London to improve access for clients to our service.

    We're seeking a project support officer to help us to deliver this project. For full details of how to apply please go to our vacancies page.

     

  • Research invitation to tender opened
    Tue, 12/12/2023 - 14:49

    We are pleased to launch an exiting invitation to tender for providers of research services. We have received funding via the Trust for London Decent Living Standards Programme to research into user requirements for free representation in social security appeal tribunals post Covid 19. For further information please click here.

  • Death of FRU Patron Lord Judge
    Thu, 11/09/2023 - 14:04

    We note with sadness the death of our patron Lord Igor Judge on 7 November 2023.

    Lord judge was a FRU patron for many years and was a strong supporter of our service. We observed one minutes silence in memory of Lord Judge at our 50th anniversary celebration event on 8 November.

    Everyone here at FRU sends our condolences to Lord Judge's family and friends.

  • FRU celebrates 50th anniversary in style
    Wed, 10/18/2023 - 14:03

    We have been celebrating the 50th anniversary of our foundation over the last 12 months. Our celebrations will culminate with a high-profile event on 8 November.

    The event, being hosted at 39 Essex Chambers, will feature a keynote speech by Lord Justice Underhill, Vice-President of the Court of Appeal (Civil Division) and FRU patron The Secret Barrister. We are also delighted that some of FRU's founding members will be present.

    To see more details and to book your ticket please visit our fundraising events page.