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Yes. The World Justice Project estimates that over 5 billion people globally lack meaningful access to justice. In India alone, tens of millions face legal problems every year without any professional help. In the UK, cuts to legal aid since 2012 have left hundreds of thousands unable to access representation in civil matters including housing, family, and immigration cases.
Soverg was established as a registered Public Trust before the Charity Commissioner, Maharashtra on 9 April 2015 (Reg. No. E-9189 / Thane). Since then we have grown to operate Pan-India across major metro cities and recently launched Legal Aid services in the United Kingdom, based in Harrow, London.
Soverg works through a partnership model — collaborating with local lawyers, paralegals, NGOs, and community advocates on the ground. Because justice is sustainable only if it is led by people within communities, we build local capacity rather than imposing external solutions. Our model is:
We provide free legal aid across six key areas: Housing & Tenancy (evictions, disrepair, unlawful notices), Family Law (divorce, custody, domestic violence), Employment & Labour (unpaid wages, wrongful dismissal, harassment), Benefits & Government Aid (appeals, denials), Immigration & Asylum (visa, asylum claims, deportation appeals), and Document & Contract Help (reviewing agreements in plain language).
Check out our Legal Aid page for a full overview of our services, or contact us directly by phone, WhatsApp, or our online form. A qualified advisor will respond within 48 hours — at no cost to you.
The majority of every donation goes directly to funding free legal consultations, document assistance, interpreter services, and community outreach. A small portion covers operational costs (administration, communications, compliance) which allow us to maintain quality and accountability. We are committed to full transparency with our donors.
Anyone who would otherwise face the justice system alone. You don't need to prove poverty to ask for help. We particularly focus on individuals without access to private legal representation, people in urgent situations (housing, safety, custody), migrant workers, refugees, asylum seekers, survivors of abuse, and anyone who has received a legal notice they don't understand.
Legal aid is government or charitable funding that helps people who cannot afford a lawyer to access legal advice, representation, and assistance. In the UK, legal aid was significantly cut in 2013, leaving a large "justice gap" for civil matters. Soverg exists to help fill that gap.
Pro bono (from the Latin "pro bono publico" — for the public good) refers to professional legal work undertaken voluntarily and without payment. Soverg coordinates pro bono contributions from qualified lawyers and paralegals to deliver free services to those in need.
An unlawful eviction occurs when a landlord removes a tenant without following the correct legal process — such as obtaining a court order, providing proper notice, or giving lawful grounds. It is a criminal offence in both India and the UK.
An asylum seeker is a person who has left their home country and is seeking international protection as a refugee. They have applied for asylum but their claim has not yet been assessed. Soverg provides guidance through this complex and high-stakes process.
An Employment Tribunal (UK) or Labour Court (India) is a specialist court that hears disputes between employees and employers — including claims for unfair dismissal, unpaid wages, and workplace discrimination. Soverg helps clients prepare and submit claims.
Bonded labour (debt bondage) occurs when someone is compelled to work to repay a debt under terms that make it nearly impossible to clear. It is a form of modern slavery, prevalent across South Asia, and a key issue that drives Soverg's work in India.
The ILO produces authoritative data on forced labour, bonded labour, and labour rights globally. A key source for understanding the scale of workplace injustice.
ILO.ORG →The WJP publishes the Rule of Law Index — an annual measure of how well countries deliver justice. Essential reading on the global justice gap.
WJP.ORG →The Legal Aid Agency administers legal aid in England and Wales. Useful for understanding eligibility criteria, which Soverg can help you navigate.
GOV.UK →Whether you need help, want to give, or want to get involved — every action brings justice closer.