Tag Archives: SWLLC

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 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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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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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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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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