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Support Through Court

Broadcaster and family mediator Joanna Gosling makes the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Support Through Court. Its volunteers help people representing themselves in court.

Broadcaster and family mediator Joanna Gosling presents the Radio 4 Appeal on behalf of Support Through Court. The charity has more than six hundred volunteers who help those representing themselves in the civil and family courts across England and Wales.

To Give:
- Freephone 0800 404 8144
- Freepost ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ Radio 4 Appeal. (That’s the whole address. Please do not write anything else on the front of the envelope). Mark the back of the envelope ‘Support Through Court’.
- Cheques should be made payable to ‘Support Through Court’.
- You can donate online at bbc.co.uk/appeal/radio4

Registered Charity Number: 1090781. If you’d like to find out more about the charity’s work visit *https://www.supportthroughcourt.org
*The ³ÉÈË¿ìÊÖ is not responsible for content on external websites

Producer: Katy Takatsuki

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Thursday 15:27

Support Through Court

is a charity with over six hundred volunteers who help those representing themselves in the civil and family courts across England and Wales. 

Practical and emotional support

Practical and emotional support
Support Through Court volunteer Amy supported Nikita, who left her abusive husband but couldn’t afford a lawyer or access legal aid. Amy supported her before, during and after court. 

Over 600 volunteers

Over 600 volunteers
The charity provides volunteers who listen to each client’s individual story. They help people source reliable legal information, explain complex procedures, complete court forms, and clearly present statements.

No one should face court alone

No one should face court alone
This free service is provided by volunteers who see people face-to-face and remotely. £32 will fund a volunteer session, to help those facing court alone approach their appearance with confidence. 

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This week's Radio 4 Appeal

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