FAQ

We build campaigns with people across the UK to punch up at power. Here’s how:

• We take legal action – we hold power to account, standing with people across the UK to wield the law against government overreach and corporate greed.
• We investigate – we uncover corruption and cronyism, shining a light on environmental damage and injustice.
• We campaign – we work together with experts and people with lived experience, mobilising people from all over the country to fight for a fairer, greener future.

We aim to take on the legal cases and campaigns where we’ll have the biggest impact, even when the odds are stacked against us.

We get a positive outcome in more than two-thirds of our cases – either a straightforward or a partial legal win. But whether we win or lose in court, we always fight to make positive change.

More about our impact.

When we choose what to work on, we think carefully about how legal cases and campaigns will help build a fairer, greener future. We select them in accordance with clear criteria approved by our board.

Good Law Project is powered by people across the UK. You can get involved by telling others about the campaigns we build together, taking part in actions and helping to fund our work.

Most of the money we raise is spent on campaigns, covering legal costs and helping us work with people across the UK to hold power to account.

We use 10% of the money we raise through regular donations and targeted appeals to cover the costs of keeping the organisation running.

If you support a crowdfunder, we’ll explain exactly how your donation will be used on that page. You can also opt in to receive updates about that legal case or campaign.

We’re committed to protecting your privacy. Find out more about how we take care of your data in our privacy notices.

Some of our most important legal cases have been brought to us by people who are punching up against power. We choose work that can help build a fairer, greener future for all, so if you think your case could make a difference we’d love to hear from you.

If you need individual legal support, you can ask Citizens Advice, Law Centres Network, or Law Works.

Democracy relies on brave people who come forward when something goes wrong. But powerful people and organisations will do everything they can to dodge accountability.

We’re always careful with data and sensitive information, and have set up anonymous systems so that people can share with us safely and securely.

Everything we do is powered by our supporters. But we’re a small organisation, so we don’t currently have the space to welcome volunteers into the office or to offer work experience.