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…
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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…
Need legal advice? Our free advice clinics offer a solution
Many problems have legal solutions but without legal knowledge, the law can be difficult to navigate. George, a volunteer lawyer at our legal advice clinics, explains how the one-off advice…
12 new community law workshops start.
This week we launched our workshops in partership with BPP Law School. As part of their StreetLaw project BPP Law School students have agreed to offer our community 12 community…