Funding Transparency at Legal Lens
At LegalLens, transparency is at the core of our values. We believe that openly sharing our funding sources is essential to maintaining the trust of our readers. As we continue to grow, our operations will be sustained through a diverse mix of grants, individual donations, and strategic partnerships. Every contribution fully supports our editorial independence, enabling us to produce journalism that is both unbiased and reliable.
LegalLens was established following a public legal UK matter, highlighting the need for transparency and accountability within the legal system. This experience drives our commitment to maintaining the highest standards of financial transparency and ethical practice as we develop our funding model.
Financial Reports
To uphold our commitment to transparency, we plan to share routine public financial statements on the website. Each year, starting in 2025, we will publish detailed financial statements that outline our income sources and expenditures.
You will be able to review these reports to see exactly how we manage our funds and maintain our editorial independence.
Why It Matters
The importance of independent funding cannot be overstated when it comes to producing fair and unbiased journalism. As we develop our growth plan, we are committed to avoiding external pressures that could compromise our ability to pursue stories that matter, focusing on truth, justice, and accountability.
We remain particularly vigilant about future reporting on any party that might also donate to our cause, ensuring we maintain impartial editorial judgment.
Supporters List
We are deeply thankful to all those who make our work possible—donors and partners who believe in our mission and support what we do. We share their names here as well, to honor their contributions.
If they prefer anonymity, we respect that. We only disclose names with explicit permission.
Commitment to Ethical Practices
LegalLens was established to address critical issues within the legal system, born from a personal legal dispute that highlighted the need for transparency and accountability. Our platform was founded on principles of fairness, with a mission to empower individuals and expose systemic practices.
This foundation drives our commitment to ethical funding practices, ensuring that our future financial independence supports our core mission of advocating for justice and providing a transparent, supportive environment for those navigating legal challenges.
Given our roots in a UK legal dispute, we are particularly vigilant in ensuring that as we grow, our funding does not compromise our right to report on legal issues with integrity. We are committed to choosing partners and donors who share our values and commitment to transparency.
Our funding sources will be carefully selected to align with our mission and values, ensuring that we can continue to operate without compromising our principles. We remain vigilant in avoiding conflicts of interest, particularly in ensuring that any future reporting remains unbiased. Our aim is to maintain the trust and confidence of our readers and supporters.