British And Irish Legal Information Institute

    www.bailii.org  
        Institute of Advanced Legal Studies
        17 Russell Square
        London WC1B 5DR
       
    May 2011


     

    Why is BAILII appealing for funds?

    BAILII's operating costs have been running at approximately £160,000 per annum, excluding replacement of computer hardware and other items which are not incurred annually. This figure will be reduced following an offer by The Institute of Advanced Legal Studies to reduce the quarterly overhead charge which it makes to BAILII for use of office space at the Institute and other services.
    BAILII's future is uncertain because of the lack of secure funding to meet these costs. A major funder has decided not to continue funding BAILII, and there is uncertainty about the continuing provision of funding by other major funders. If BAILII is to survive, it is essential that BAILII should obtain new sources of funding before its funds run out. We need much more support, partly to replace major sponsors who have indicated that they are not able, or may not be able, to continue funding, and partly to make up for the fact that in any event BAILII's expenditure has been exceeding its income from sponsorship in recent years.
    This appeal is mainly directed towards sets of Chambers and solicitors' firms. Legal associations, academic institutions and publishers are also invited to contribute. We are confident we can reach our target provided that all those who use BAILII and who want to go on using BAILII respond to this urgent call for help.
    You can make a donation to BAILII on-line via the Charities Aid Foundation.
    For more detailed information regarding BAILII's appeal, click here, or contact us at: appeal@bailii.org.


Company No 4131252. Registered Office: Cheapside House, 138 Cheapside, London, EC2V 6BB. Registered Charity 1084803

Trustees: Rt. Hon. Sir Stanley Burnton (chairman), Guy Beringer QC, Robin ap Cynan, Clive Freedman, Professor Philip Leith, Professor John Mee, Professor Andrew Mowbray, Professor Alan Paterson, Nick Segal, Jules Winterton

Executive Director: Joe Ury     Tel: 020 7862 5806      E-mail: Joe.Ury@sas.ac.uk