Helping local people access justice
Some of Croydon’s temporary accommodation blocks have outdoor space but residents aren’t allowed to use it. Imagine that in the summer heat! The Croydon Temporary Accommodation Campaign wrote to Croydon…
We’re looking for a highly organised individual with strong interpersonal and administrative skills to be the first point of contact for our clients. This is a non-legal role for 3-4…
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…
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…
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…
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.
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…
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…
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…
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.