Catch up with our latest news and stories from our brilliant volunteers.
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Launch of our new Out of Hours service
We are pleased to announce the launch of our new Out of Hours pilot, expanding access to support for people navigating the court system without legal representation. From Thursday 5 November, appointments will be available through Support Through Court Online on Thursday evenings between 4.30pm and 7.30pm. The pilot has been introduced to help people…
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Our longstanding volunteers: Helen’s reflections
Helen was looking for an opportunity to give back in retirement and came across volunteering at Support Through Court. She shares her story including occasions of support that have stood out, reflecting on the varied cases and clients that come through our services. Above all, Helen shares her perspective on the impact of providing emotional…
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25 voices for 25 years
From past to present, volunteer to trustee, supporter to staff, this piece brings together voices from across our community. It explores the impact of our volunteers standing beside people in the courtroom, our university partnerships, and the everyday moments that define our work, offering a glimpse into the compassion and drive behind Support Through Court.
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The human experience of facing the family courts alone: Daisy Through the Looking Glass
On Thursday 17th September, Support Through Court were delighted to hold an exclusive performance of ‘Daisy Through the Looking Glass’, written by Stephen Wildblood KC. Told in a reverse chronology, this play centres on Dave, Maggie and their daughter, Daisy. When Dave and Maggie’s marriage falls apart, the couple must navigate their parental dispute in…
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Our longstanding volunteers: Jennifer’s reflections
Jennifer has been volunteering with Support Through Court since 2009 after seeing an advert that our founder, Diana Copisarow, put in her school magazine. Ever since she has been supporting our clients in our office at the Central Family Court in London. Jennifer shares what she has learned from supporting our clients over the past…
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Our longstanding volunteers: Rosemary’s reflections
Having previously served as a magistrate, Rosemary was encouraged to volunteer with us in 2012 after having a conversation with one of our very first volunteers. Rosemary has seen many changes over the years, from the impact of the Legal Aid, Sentencing and Punishment of Offenders Act to more recent IT developments, but for her,…
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Our longstanding volunteers: Sarah’s reflections
Since Sarah started volunteering back in 2016, the one thing that hasn’t changed is asking the simple question “how can we help you today?”. Sarah offers her reflections on the journey from our early days as the Personal Support Unit – tucked into two small rooms at the Royal Courts of Justice – to the…
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In conversation with two of our Trustees
Our Board of Trustees plays a key role in guiding our decision making and ensuring our charity remains true to our mission of empowering people who are facing court alone. This month, as part of our 25th anniversary, we spoke with our Chair of Trustees, Katherine Milliken, and Trustee and long-standing volunteer, Helen Lawrence.
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Day in the life of a volunteer: Rob’s story
Have you ever wondered what a day of volunteering with Support Through Court really look like? Rob, one of our Manchester volunteers, talks us through his day supporting a client before, during and after her family court hearing.
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Charles’ story: a lasting legacy
This year, as Support Through Court marks its 25th anniversary, we’re reflecting on how vital it is that this support continues to be available, especially when so many people are facing uncertainty. Personally, having seen the difference this work makes, I’ve chosen to remember Support Through Court in my own Will. That’s why we’re offering…
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25 years of Support Through Court: Our story so far
In 2001, Support Through Court began with a simple but powerful question: why is no one here to help people in the civil courts? Twenty-five years on, that question has shaped a charity that has supported people on over half a million occasions, standing beside individuals who would otherwise have faced the court process alone. How it…
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New rights for renters – including an end to “no fault evictions”
The new Renters’ Rights Bill became law on 25th October 2025.
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