UK Legal Aid, Legal Information & Documentation Assistance By Helpful Foundation
Mission:
To provide affordable, ethical, and accessible legal aid and documentation services across the United Kingdom through a digital-first, community-driven model.
Key Objectives:
- Offer free or low-cost initial legal consultations under the Legal Aid framework.
- Develop an online legal documentation platform for quick, affordable access to verified templates (contracts, tenancy, employment, GDPR, etc.).
- Establish regional support hubs to help individuals apply for legal aid funding and representation.
- Partner with law firms, universities, and non-profits for research, training, and volunteer-based legal assistance.
- Conduct public legal awareness campaigns in collaboration with local councils and media.
4. Services Offered
- Legal Consultation (Legal Aid & Private):
- Family Law, Employment Law, Contract Law, Tenancy Rights, Immigration Support.
- Legal Aid eligibility assessment and representation guidance.
- Legal Documentation Services:
- Digital drafting and verification of business contracts, tenancy agreements, employment letters, and GDPR policies.
- Automated templates for small businesses and individuals.
- Awareness & Research:
- Conducting UK-wide studies on “Access to Justice” and public understanding of legal rights.
- Publishing quarterly reports on legal aid gaps and citizen legal behaviour.
- Training & Workshops:
- Legal literacy programs for students, NGOs, and community leaders.
- Digital compliance and data privacy (GDPR) workshops for small businesses.
Research & Social Impact
The research component will focus on analysing:
- Regional disparities in access to legal aid.
- Digital literacy gaps in legal awareness.
- Policy recommendations to improve government funding structures.
Expected outcomes:
- Increase in the number of people accessing verified legal advice.
- Reduced dependency on exploitative private intermediaries.
- Better understanding of legal documentation among SMEs and individuals.
⚖️ UK Legal Drafting Fee Structure
(By Helpful Foundation – Expert Legal Drafting & Documentation Support)
💡 All drafts are customised to UK law and formatted for court or professional use. Fixed fee includes one round of revision.
📜 1. Employment & Workplace Documents
| Document Type | Description | Fee (GBP £) |
|---|---|---|
| Employment Contract | Standard or customised | £45 – £75 |
| Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) | Mutual or one-way | £30 – £50 |
| Termination / Redundancy Letter | Legally compliant notice | £25 – £40 |
| Consultancy / Freelancer Agreement | For independent contractors | £50 – £80 |
🏠 2. Property & Tenancy Documents
| Document Type | Description | Fee (GBP £) |
|---|---|---|
| Tenancy / Rent Agreement (AST) | Residential or commercial | £50 – £80 |
| Eviction / Section 21 or Section 8 Notice | Draft for lawful eviction | £35 – £55 |
| Property Sale / Lease Agreement | Detailed deed or MoU | £80 – £120 |
| Deed of Trust / Co-ownership | Property sharing draft | £70 – £100 |
🏢 3. Business & Company Law Drafts
| Document Type | Description | Fee (GBP £) |
|---|---|---|
| Partnership Agreement | With profit-sharing clauses | £70 – £100 |
| Shareholders’ Agreement | For Ltd. or LLP | £100 – £150 |
| Service / Vendor Contract | B2B or B2C | £60 – £90 |
| Website Terms & Privacy Policy (GDPR Compliant) | For UK-based sites | £120 – £180 |
💑 4. Family Law Documents
| Document Type | Description | Fee (GBP £) |
|---|---|---|
| Divorce Petition (Mutual Consent) | As per Family Court procedure | £70 – £100 |
| Separation Agreement | Legal relationship terms | £60 – £90 |
| Child Arrangement / Custody Draft | For family court filing | £80 – £120 |
| Prenuptial / Postnuptial Agreement | Legally sound draft | £90 – £130 |
💰 5. Financial & Will Documents
| Document Type | Description | Fee (GBP £) |
|---|---|---|
| Will & Testament | Simple or complex | £50 – £90 |
| Power of Attorney | General or specific | £40 – £70 |
| Loan / Debt Agreement | Personal or business | £50 – £80 |
| Settlement Agreement | For civil or workplace disputes | £70 – £120 |
⚖️ 6. Civil & General Legal Drafts
| Document Type | Description | Fee (GBP £) |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Notice / Complaint Letter | Civil, criminal, or regulatory | £35 – £60 |
| Affidavit / Statutory Declaration | For official or visa use | £25 – £40 |
| Representation Letter | To council, authority, or ombudsman | £30 – £50 |
💼 Special Packages
| Package | Description | Fee (GBP £) |
|---|---|---|
| Startup Legal Pack | NDA + Service Contract + Privacy Policy | £200 |
| Family Legal Support Pack | Divorce + Separation + Custody Draft | £220 |
| Tenant–Landlord Pack | Tenancy + Notice + Settlement Draft | £180 |
| Small Business Pack | Partnership + Service + GDPR Policy | £250 |
Disclaimer: Helpful Foundation provides general legal information and document preparation services. We are not a UK law firm or solicitors’ office, and we do not offer court representation or reserved legal activities.