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I'm just one member of a large team who is taking part in the Wainwright Walk 2013.

The Wainwright Walk is an annual event to raise money for the University of Exeter Community Legal Helpdesk. The Helpdesk provides vital legal support and guidance to members of the public who don't qualify for legal aid but are unable to afford professional legal advice and representation and so have to represent themselves in court, often against legally trained professionals.

Recently, I helped a man with learning difficulties fill out a counterclaim form in a small claim case. Because of his learning diffulties, he would have been unable to fill out the form without the help from the Helpdesk and a judgement in default would have been given, meaning he would have been ordered to pay the full amount, which would have made him bankrupt, even though it was more than he actually owed the party making the claim. We also help people facing eviction, parents wanting contact with their children, we help in landlord / tenant disputes and much more.

The cuts to legal aid combined with increasing numbers of disputes create a high volume of unmet legal need, which is only going to increase further. The Helpdesk aims to meet this need in Exeter and the surrounding areas and support those who don't have access to legal representation. Any support you can give to this cause would go a long way towards ensuring that the Community Legal Helpdesk has a sustainable future and is able to continue helping people who otherwise might be denied access to justice.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the  and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer.

So please, donate what you can to the Exeter Community Legal Helpdesk, any donation would be greatly appreciated and really will make a difference.