What our users say…
“ Always give A1 information and easy to speak with!”
“ Always receive great advice that is reassuring. I am on universal credit and cannot afford private legal representation.”
“ Compassionate delivery of advice. The adviser was really fantastic.”
“ Fantastic service. Just wish I had contacted you years ago.”
“ I am grateful to this service as I had no idea where to get help from. I needed practical advice and information which I did receive.”
“ I cannot thank the advisors enough for their help and the NSPCC for suggesting your service.”
“ I did not know your service existed before the problem reared its head. I will recommend you to others in need.”
“ I have gained an excellent amount of information from your website, I may ask for your advice again.”
“I much appreciate the support. I would recommend anyone feeling powerless and confused about their situation as this can be really stressful.”
“ I think parents like myself would be “left in the dark” without this.”
“ I was impressed by how quickly I got a response and how professional and helpful the staff were.”
“ It’s so helpful to have some free advice whilst going through such a stressful time. It’s reassuring knowing I can call anytime to ask further questions.”
“ Prompt reply and detailed and well explained response.”
“ Spend up to 45 minutes on the phone and did feel less stuck than before.”
“ Your service has been the best of all the various charities dealing with family related matters. I just wish you had more funding to allow for more call handlers, you’re too popular!!”
“ The information received from CLAS was extremely useful and straight to the point.”
Survey results: 2022
Our service provided information, advice and guidance to over 2.1 million parents, carers and young people in 2021/2022.
Of that number, 15,609 were provided with intensive telephone and email advice while the other users were assisted through downloads of information pages on our website.



53% have an annual household income of less than £35,000
33% classify themselves as of an ethnic minority
15% class themselves as being disabled



92% of clients responded that they have a better understanding of their legal position after receiving advice from us
88% of clients responded that they have a better understanding of the options available and next steps after receiving advice from us
86% of clients responded that they found their CLAS adviser to be very or extremely knowledgeable