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Pels Rijcken provides financial contribution of € 20,000 for the most impactful initiative that improves access to justice

8 September 2025

The Access to Justice Fund is making a financial contribution € 20,000 available for the initiative that has the greatest impact on improving access to justice. Projects and activities that contribute to strengthening the legal position of citizens or entrepreneurs are invited to apply. On 30 October 2025, the winner of the Access to Justice Fund 2025 will be announced by Sandra van Heukelom-Verhage, Chair of the Board at Pels Rijcken, during ImpactFest at the Fokker Terminal in The Hague.

Pels Rijcken is organizing the Access to Justice Fund for the third consecutive year. Access to justice is a vital condition for a well-functioning rule of law. Yet many individuals and small business owners face significant barriers when seeking legal assistance or determining their legal position. The Access to Justice Fund, an initiative of Pels Rijcken, supports innovative and socially driven initiatives that aim to bridge this gap. Last year, Lexgen won the award for its development of AI-driven solutions designed to make legal processes more accessible and efficient.

Application open until 16 September 2025

Initiatives based in South Holland, or projects that improve access to justice within the province, can apply until 16 September 2025. The winner will receive a financial contribution of € 20,000 to further develop or scale up their initiative. Interested parties can find more information and apply via Access to Justice or apply directly here:

About the Access to Justice Fund

Through the Access to Justice Fund, Pels Rijcken actively contributes to strengthening the rule of law. By providing financial support to innovative projects, the fund helps build a society in which everyone — regardless of background or resources — has access to legal assistance. Visual Contracts (2023) and Lexgen (2024) previously received a financial contribution of € 20,000.

Read the stories of previous applicants here:


The winner of the 2025 Access to Justice Fund will be announced on 30 October 2025 during ImpactFest at the Fokker Terminal in The Hague.