In the third episode of The Legal Pause, Nick Gallagher, CEO of The Solicitors’ Charity, is joined by Anita McCallum, Director of Impact and Development, to discuss how the charity supports solicitors through life’s challenges and why building a sustainable future for that support matters.

They explore rising demand for help, how impact is measured sensitively, and the role of unclaimed client balances and Firm Friends in ensuring solicitors never face hardship alone.

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In the second episode of The Legal Pause, Nick Gallagher, CEO of The Solicitors’ Charity, is joined by Carla Hoppe, founder of Wealthbrite, to unpack one of the profession’s growing challenges: financial wellbeing.

Together, they explore why so many solicitors struggle with money worries early in their careers, how financial stress links directly to mental health, and why prevention through education is essential for a resilient profession.

They also discuss the partnership between The Solicitors’ Charity and Wealthbrite – and how funded access to financial skills training is helping junior solicitors build confidence, stability and long-term financial health.

🎧 Listen now: thesolicitorscharity.org/the-legal-pause

In the first episode of The Legal Pause, Nick Gallagher, CEO of The Solicitors’ Charity, is joined by Elizabeth Rimmer, CEO of LawCare, to explore the wellbeing challenges facing today’s legal professionals.

Together, they discuss how Life in the Law research helped shape practical support – from therapy and emotional guidance to career coaching through Renovo – and why collaboration is key to creating a healthier, more sustainable profession.

Hear from the ACO Award-winning partners working side by side to support solicitors in times of need.

🎧 Listen now: thesolicitorscharity.org/the-legal-pause