Preparing for the cost of living increase
The cost of living is going up for all of us. Roni Marsh, money advice team leader, explains what this means in reality and shares some steps that everyone can…
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Employment/discrimination internship
Our employment team is seeking an enthusiastic and committed volunteer for a six-month part-time placement to provide paralegal support to our small but busy team of employment caseworkers and volunteers….
Crisis Navigation – one year on
We launched our crisis navigation service in March 2021 with an online event attended by a wide variety of organisations and community groups from across the boroughs of Croydon and…
Using the Law to Support Our Community
How it works if you are part of a grassroot or community group … Make a request for our workshop ‘Using the Law to Support Our Community’ my emailing me…
Welcoming Ukrainian nationals to the UK
We join with those calling on the government to do more to enable Ukrainian nationals to enter the UK. There are currently two routes into the UK for Ukrainians: The…
Employment status – why it matters
If you work in the gig economy, you may not be sure whether you’re classed as an employee, a worker or self-employed. Lance Baynham, our discrimination caseworker, explains the key…
I don’t have to worry about losing my home any more
‘I was living with my four-year old daughter in a one-bedroom council flat. I’d applied for permanent residency in 2018 but it had been refused. I’d also applied for the…
6 Journalists four different perspectives
Last week I mentioned the request we received from BBC Panorama. The requests increased this week as Fuel Poverty Action have constantly been contacted to speak to people in fuel…
Wandsworth charities share concern that local residents are being left out in the cold
We and six Wandsworth charities are concerned that local residents are being left out in the cold, as time is running out for Wandsworth Council to distribute £2m winter hardship…
Deep concern over today’s announcement about the rise in the energy price cap
We are deeply concerned about the impact of today’s announcement about the sharp rise in the energy price cap. Roni Marsh, our Money Advice Team Leader, commented: “A lot of…