AGM for the year ended 31 March 2020
‘Last night I chaired the Law Centre AGM for 2019/20. AGMs can be very formal; but they can also be a celebration, particularly in the current climate. We celebrated and…
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The Law Centre showed me there was light at the end of the tunnel
‘I’d ended up in a very dark place. I was addicted to alcohol and had been diagnosed with a borderline personality disorder. Alcohol has taken control of my whole life,…
We’re recruiting a Community Engagement Manager
The Covid-19 pandemic has increased our awareness of the need for the Law Centre to be rooted in the community we serve, in order that we can be certain that…
When I got the news that the money had been paid, I sat on my living room floor and cried with relief
‘My partner and I lived above a pub. She worked behind the bar and the landlord offered me a job in another company he ran. I started my employment and…
We’re recruiting an experienced Money Advice Caseworker
Our small friendly money advice team helps over 1,000 people per year. We are currently looking to recruit an experienced caseworker (minimum one year’s experience) to join the team and…
New Crisis Navigation service
Thanks to additional funding we are delighted to be offering a new Crisis Navigation service for residents of Wandsworth and Croydon. In partnership with our Money Advice and Housing teams,…
The stress of my situation could have killed me
‘I was getting by but my situation escalated when I moved house. Everything took its toil on me. I was trying to catch up but I had old bills to…
When I moved it felt like a new life had begun for me. I feel safe
‘I met a guy who seemed incredible – at first, but the relationship turned violent. He would beat me to a pulp and I even had a miscarriage. The abuse…
The hidden dangers of ‘buy now pay later’ deals
The use of ‘buy now pay later’ deals, offered by companies such as Klarna, Clearpay, and LayBuy, has grown enormously over the past year, particularly with younger shoppers. However, despite…
Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week
This week marks Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week. As well as being a deeply traumatic experience with a devastating impact, suffering abuse can also cause a series of…