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Press release: In memory of our founder, Rev Paul Nicolson
Z2K is deeply saddened to hear of the death of our founder, Rev Paul Nicolson. Paul was an absolutely tireless campaigner against the scourge of poverty in the UK, and especially against the recent cuts to Social Security benefits that have caused so much of it.
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Z2K Celebration Event: what we got up to
On Thursday 16th January 2020 6pm-8pm, Z2K were excited to host our first ever celebration event at St Anne’s Church in Soho. It was the first opportunity we had to bring all that are involved with Z2K, from funders to volunteers to clients, to see our achievements from 2019.
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Z2K Celebration Event
On Thursday 16th January 2020 6pm-8pm, Z2K are excited to be hosting our first ever celebration event at St Anne’s Church in Soho. It is the first opportunity we have had to bring all that are involved with Z2K, from funders to volunteers to clients, to see our achievements from 2019.
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Harriet Sassoon, Morrison & Foerster
“Working with Z2K is incredibly rewarding not least because the impact of a positive PIP or ESA appeal can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals who are struggling to cope with the daily activities that we often take for granted."
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National Pro Bono Week 4-8 November
This #ProBonoWeek Z2K want to recognise the extraordinary contributions from Allen & Overy, Cooley, Kingsley Napley, Hogan Lovells, Mayer Brown, Morrison & Foerster, Freshfields, Osborne Clarke and Charles Russell Speechlys in supporting clients at tribunal to appeal negative decisions. THANK YOU!
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Z2K awarded long-term grant from the Nationwide Foundation to support tenant’s voice in the Private Rented Sector
Z2K awarded 3 year grant from the Nationwide Foundation to help tenants who were homeless or vulnerably housed to use their voices and have their stories heard, while campaigning on issues identified by these tenants.
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Z2K walk the London Legal Walk and raise just under £5,000 in donations, but there’s still time to donate!
On 17 June 2019, 19 of us from Z2K walked the London Legal Walk, raising vital funds for Z2K at the same time.
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Z2K features in Allen & Overy’s magazine
The latest issue of Allen & Overy's magazine, Increasing Access, includes interviews and articles looking at the impact of their pro bono and community investment work around the world. This issue features their partnership with Z2K and our work to provide free legal advice in the UK in the context of drastic cuts to legal aid. Read more here.
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Why Z2K’s staff and trustees are walking the London #LegalWalk and why you should donate to our fundraising page
The London Legal Walk is organised by the London Legal Support Trust and it will take place again this year on 17 June. All our staff and trustees will be walking the 10K to raise vital funds for our small charity.
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Play Against Poverty Charity Football Match 18 May 2019
A charity football match, with a raffle & PS4 FIFA tournament, will be taking place on the 18th May at Leyton Orient football stadium in aid of Z2K. The match is sponsored and hosted by Herbert Smith Freehills. Tickets are FREE and all attendees will have a chance to participate in our raffle! Some of the prizes include a signed Arsenal shirt, pair of retro football boots, spa day for two, Tommy Hilfiger suit worth £310, and much more!
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