The UK Ministry of Justice announced a £16 million Legal Support Grant on 30 September 2026, with the programme due to launch the following day and run between October 2026 and March 2029. According to the announcement, it was intended to support 48 frontline organisations across England and Wales in providing free legal help to people facing eviction, problem debt, benefit disputes and family breakdown.

Charities and advice providers named in the release, including Citizen's Advice and Shelter Cymru, were expected to expand in-person and online support so people could understand their rights and avoid homelessness, financial hardship and court action. The Access to Justice Foundation was to administer the fund, which the government described as part of more than £25 million invested in legal support services. Sarah Sackman KC, Minister for Courts and Legal Services, said timely help could make a difference for families in crisis. Foundation chief executive Clare Carter said the funded organisations provide trusted support and that long-term investment could strengthen understanding of what improves access to justice. The programme was also intended to build an evidence base on effective legal support.