Overview
Civil society organisations (CSOs) and social enterprises play a crucial role in fostering free, fair and informed societies worldwide. Yet, they often face complex legal challenges that can hinder their work. Many governments worldwide are implementing restrictive laws and practices that limit the ability of CSOs to operate freely and effectively. TrustLaw is connecting these organisations with skilled lawyers to help build their resilience to such threats, enable them to navigate evolving legal environments and empower them to drive change.
Building the resilience of civil society
Legal pro bono is essential in empowering CSOs to navigate regulatory landscapes, protect their rights and amplify their voices.
By providing access to high-quality legal expertise TrustLaw enables CSOs to focus on their core missions, be they promoting human rights, defending media freedom, or fostering responsible business practices. In the face of closing civic spaces, our support is crucial in helping these organisations to understand and navigate complex restrictions, ensuring they can continue their vital work while remaining compliant with local laws.
civil society organisations
have access to pro bono support through TrustLaw
jurisdictions
where we can facilitate access to legal support
legal guides and resources
produced to support CSO’s advocacy activities and help communities assert their rights
Legal Health Check
Drawing on our experience fielding thousands of legal questions, TrustLaw has developed a Legal Health Check to assist civil society organisations identify relevant issues that might require legal advice.
The checklist covers various legal topics, helping organisations save time and resources while streamlining operations and maximising funding opportunities.
Legal Health Check
Enabling civil society to drive change
Legal pro bono is vital for CSOs driving social change. TrustLaw facilitates pro bono work to enable CSOs to advocate for legal and policy reform and provide communities with knowledge of their legal rights. We connect CSOs with lawyers who can conduct comparative legal research, review policies, prepare model laws, or create detailed Know Your Rights guides and training content.
By working with organisations that provide both policy-level advocacy and grassroots legal education, TrustLaw ensures that our members’ advocacy efforts are grounded in sound legal principles and they have the legal knowledge needed to drive social change on key human rights issues.
Expanding the social enterprise and impact investing ecosystems
Social enterprises combine business with social impact to tackle global challenges. For over a decade, TrustLaw has supported their growth with tailored legal assistance, training and resources, enabling social entrepreneurs to navigate complex legal landscapes and scale their impact.
A strong investment ecosystem boosts social enterprises. TrustLaw is helping bridge the gap between impact investors and social enterprises, simplifying mission-driven investing. We are facilitating pro bono work to assist in structuring innovative financial instruments, drafting investment agreements, and developing enabling legislation, thereby increasing capital flow to impactful ventures worldwide.