Five Decades of Impact
Reflecting on five decades of challenges and accomplishments, the impact of South West Law Centres is both wonderful and sad. Wonderful that we have helped and continue to help thousands…
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Expert Comments: 53-Week Rent Year & Cost of Living Crisis
The financial year of 2024 features the anomaly of having 53 Mondays, as opposed to the usual 52, resulting in an extra week. While many might believe that this has…
“I now feel safe. I can now look forward to the future”
At 19, Kiera found herself homeless after her family discovered she was pregnant and identified as bisexual. Coming from a community with traditional views on marriage and sexuality, Kiera’s situation…
“I felt relieved. I felt calm. I felt good that someone finally helped remove this burden from me”
Fara, 51, a Wandsworth Council social housing resident, suffered a stroke last year, resulting in debilitating disabilities. The council revoked her social care due to a £21,000 debt, leaving her without essential support. She came to us in despair for help.
Housing and Welfare Benefits Paralegals x 2
We’re looking for two Housing and Welfare Benefits Paralegals to join our housing team to support the community within Croydon, Merton and Wandsworth with advice and casework. You will work…
Partnership opportunity – Community legal advice in Education law, with SWLLC
SWLLC is a community based legal aid practice and a registered charity. Our 50 year history dates back to 1974 when the first Law Centres in Wandsworth were created. We…
“20 years of walking for justice, 50 years of legal support”
Last week, we proudly participated in the 20th annual London Legal Walk, organised by the London Legal Support Trust, on Tuesday, 18 June 2024, joining other legal professionals, organisations, and…
SWLLC: 50 Years of Working with Refugees
Last week was Refugee Week and we were honoured to celebrate 50 years of working with refugees and ensuring they access the justice they deserve. Refugee Week (17th-23rd June) allows for us all to take the time to reflect on the importance of legal aid and the necessity of this service in supporting the asylum seekers who have made unimaginable sacrifices to flee persecution and seek safety for themselves and their families.
2024 Volunteers’ Week: More Than 50 Years of Impact
While we celebrate our 50th anniversary year, we are reminded that our journey towards ensuring access to justice would have been impossible without the support and commitment of our volunteers.
This Volunteers’ Week, we celebrate their invaluable dedication and the profound impact they have made on our community.
Cost of Living Project Administrator
SWLLC is looking for an exceptional administrator to help our groundbreaking cost of living project to run smoothly. Working full time from our Croydon office, you will be an organised…