The charity's main purpose is the relief of financial hardship by the provision of free, independent legal advice and assistance to persons who, through lack of means, would otherwise be unable to obtain such advice. Harrow Law Centre employs 7 experienced solicitors and expert advisers, including a dedicated children's lawyer, who specialise in homelessness, housing, education, children's rights, community care, welfare benefits, immigration, EU, Human Rights and public law matters.