Nick Gallagher
Solicitors across England and Wales are facing increasingly complex pressures, with many experiencing challenges that affect their wellbeing, confidence, and ability to cope.
Solicitors across England and Wales are facing growing and increasingly complex pressures, according to The Solicitors’ Charity’s Big Report 2025–2026.
The report shows that demand for support has now tripled since 2023, reflecting both the scale of need and the changing nature of the challenges people are experiencing.
Rather than single-issue cases, many solicitors are now facing overlapping difficulties across emotional, professional, physical and financial wellbeing. These challenges can build over time, making them harder to manage without the right support in place.
The impact of tailored support services
In response, The Solicitors’ Charity delivered:
- £1.27 million in financial awards and grants
- Over 5,600 hours of direct case manager support
- Tailored referrals across four areas of wellbeing
The report also shows that when support is accessed, it can make a meaningful difference. 83% of those supported said they felt more positive and able to cope, demonstrating the value of timely, joined-up support when people are facing difficult periods in their lives.
Nick Gallagher, CEO of The Solicitors’ Charity, said: “What we are seeing is not just increased demand, but more complex need. Challenges rarely exist in isolation, which means support has to help alleviate the full extent of what someone is going through.
When people can access the right support at the right time, it can positively change how they experience and move through those challenges.”
Why awareness and engagement matter
The findings also underline the importance of continued awareness and engagement across the profession. The Solicitors’ Charity’s work depends on support from firms, organisations and the wider legal community to ensure help remains visible and accessible to those who need it.
An anonymous beneficiary shared: “Support was there when I needed it most, and it helped bring me back from a very dark place.”
As demand continues to grow, the report is a reminder that supporting solicitor wellbeing is not only about responding to crisis, but about ensuring the profession continues to underpin the structures that help people recover, rebuild confidence and move forward.
The full Big Report 2025–2026 is available to read online: https://thesolicitorscharity.org/big-report/
FAQ’s
What is The Solicitors’ Charity?
The Solicitors’ Charity is an independent charity that supports solicitors and their dependants across England and Wales through financial, emotional and practical assistance.
Why has demand for support increased among solicitors?
The report suggests that legal professionals are increasingly facing overlapping emotional, financial, professional and physical wellbeing challenges.
What type of support does The Solicitors’ Charity provide?
The charity provides financial grants, case management support and referrals to specialist wellbeing services.
How has The Solicitors’ Charity supported the legal profession recently?
The charity delivered more than 5,600 hours of direct case manager support alongside £1.27 million in financial awards and grants.
Why is wellbeing support important within the legal profession?
Wellbeing support helps legal professionals manage pressures more effectively, maintain confidence and continue working through difficult personal and professional periods.