Helping local people access justice
A recent case seen at our Croydon office highlights the urgent need for funding and reform In late July, a woman with four children aged seven to fifteen came to South West London Law Centres’ Croydon office. The children had returned…
June* was a single parent living with two of her three children in temporary accommodation when she became overwhelmed by mounting debts. Unable to work due to ill health, June was trying to make ends meet on a low income and struggling…
If you’re looking for ways to tighten your belt, these easy tips can help you stay on track. Nobody enjoys having to find ways to save money, especially when things are already tight. If you’re worried about casting an eye over your…
Our guide to creating a budget is a great first step towards managing your money. The cost-of-living crisis has left more than 7 million people in the UK struggling to pay their bills. So if you’re worried about money, you’re certainly not alone. “When you’ve got…
Samuel* was just 17 years old when he arrived in the UK from Eritrea as a child asylum seeker, escaping persecution for his faith. Expecting to receive help and support,…
Re: Your debt matter Thank you for coming to South West London Law Centres. This service offers advice to those with debt problems. This letter is to give you some…
South West London Law Centres is relaunching and expanding our community action work, bringing people together to challenge the housing and economic systems that are leaving too many people in crisis. Across South West London,…
Over the past three years, South West London Law Centres has worked alongside residents living in temporary accommodation to tell politicians and decision makers what conditions are like for those living in temporary accommodation…
Annabelle lives with her daughter in social housing. For a long time, her home was not the safe and secure place it should have been. Since the start of her…
*Sierra came to the UK from Morocco after marrying her British husband. A qualified dentist and now expecting her first baby, she hoped to build a safe and stable life…