Tag Archives: South West London Law Centre

Voluntary sector’s bleak future as Mayor axes all funding

Posted on January 27, 2023 by insidecroydon

Croydon Voluntary Action, the council-funded umbrella organisation that coordinates the activities of much of the “third sector” in the borough, says it wants to “re-set” its relationship with the Town Hall as Mayor Jason Perry prepares to axe all funding … Continue reading →

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Know your rights if you suffer discrimination at work

Posted on January 17, 2023 by insidecroydon

Our latest advice column from the South West London Law Centre looks at your rights in the workplace if you feel that you are suffering discrimination Under legislation called the Equality Act 2010, employees, workers and prospective employees and workers … Continue reading →

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SWLLC Temporary Accommodation lunch, Socco Cheta, Dec 1

Posted on November 26, 2022 by insidecroydon
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SWLLC Free Money Advice Webinars, Nov 30 to Dec 15

Posted on November 24, 2022 by insidecroydon
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Law Centre starts project to aid borough’s temporary tenants

Posted on September 8, 2022 by insidecroydon

Housing is a longstanding problem in Croydon, where council continues to accept a higher percentage of those who are homeless and have priority needs than many other areas of London. But there is now a small prospect of improvement for … Continue reading →

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Law centres in call for better protections for trafficking victims

Posted on July 28, 2022 by insidecroydon

South West London Law Centres is calling for better protection for victims of human trafficking, instead of the Home Office’s threat of deportation to Rwanda. SWLLC says that the UN World Day Against Trafficking in Persons this Saturday will shine … Continue reading →

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£150 Council Tax rebate help session, Shirley, Jul 7

Posted on June 30, 2022 by insidecroydon
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All you need to know about £150 Council Tax energy rebate

Posted on June 9, 2022 by insidecroydon

Have you received your emergency energy Council Tax refund yet? Here, RONI MARSH, right, in our monthly advice column from South West London Law Centres, answers the most common questions she is asked about the scheme In February, the government … Continue reading →

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Cost of living crisis – how to claim what you’re entitled to

Posted on May 19, 2022 by insidecroydon

With spiralling energy bills and prices for everyday products going up at their fastest rate for 40 years, finances are stretched for many households. Here, RONI MARSH, the money advice team leader at South West London Law Centres, explains the … Continue reading →

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Lawyers raise £13,000 in sponsored walk for Surrey legal aid

Posted on May 11, 2022 by insidecroydon

Lawyers, paralegals and staff from South West London Law Centres, based in Croydon’s Davis House, have helped towards a total of £13,000 raised in a sponsored walk staged with the aim to ensure that everyone in Surrey has fair access … Continue reading →

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Race discrimination at work: giving people a fair hearing

Posted on April 5, 2022 by insidecroydon

In the latest in our series of legal advice columns from the South West London Law Centre, LANCE BAYNHAM, discrimination caseworker, pictured right, gives examples of race discrimination cases the team is working on and explains what to do if … Continue reading →

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Sex and sexuality – dealing with workplace discrimination

Posted on March 1, 2022 by insidecroydon

In the latest in our series of legal advice columns from the South West London Law Centre, employment caseworker SARAH FORSYTH and discrimination caseworker LANCE BAYNHAM explain what to do if you have been forced into a sexualised environment at … Continue reading →

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Discretionary Housing Payment could help you out of a crisis

Posted on January 28, 2022 by insidecroydon

Inside Croydon has teamed up with South West London Law Centres to publish regular advice columns, based on the kind of casework being brought to their experts. Here, MAHA KHURRAM, right, a crisis navigator at SWLLC, looks at who is … Continue reading →

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Law Centres seek your help as they launch a crisis appeal

Posted on December 2, 2021 by insidecroydon

In August this year, the desperate situation in Afghanistan was unfolding before the world’s eyes, as US and British forces evacuated the country after a conflict that had lasted nearly 20 years. Rajitha Kumar, an immigration solicitor at South West … Continue reading →

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Cuts to Council Tax Support: this is what you need to do

Posted on November 30, 2021 by insidecroydon

There’s 10 days remaining to respond to Croydon Council’s consultation on its proposed cuts to Council Tax Support. As Inside Croydon has reported, 20,000 households around the borough will lose out as a result of the cuts proposed, some by … Continue reading →

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Talk Money Week at Whitgift Square, Nov 11 to 12

Posted on November 4, 2021 by insidecroydon
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Talking about debt problems is the first step to solving them

Posted on October 22, 2021 by insidecroydon

Inside Croydon has teamed up with South West London Law Centres to publish regular advice columns, often based on the kind of casework being brought to the expert lawyers at the centres. Here, ahead of Talk Money Week, RONI MARSH, … Continue reading →

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Croydon legal aid centre wins Solicitor Journal national award

Posted on May 21, 2017 by insidecroydon

The immigration team from a legal charity based in Davis House was this week named as Legal Aid Team of the Year at the Solicitor Journal Awards. South West London Law Centres beat stiff competition from large law firms, as … Continue reading →

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Law centre’s debt adviser shortlisted for Money Advice Award

Posted on April 27, 2017 by insidecroydon

Roni Marsh, the head of the debt team at South West London Law Centres, which has its head office in Davis House in the town centre, has been shortlisted for a Money Adviser of the Year at the Money Advice … Continue reading →

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