Our mission is to fight injustice, inequality and poverty. We do this by providing at scale free or low cost legal advice, casework and representation at all courts and tribunals. Our own solicitors and caseworkers advise and represent local people to help them uphold their rights, stay in their homes, clear debts, resolve employment problems, protect themselves and their families, and access social security payments to prevent them from being pulled into poverty. We hold the Lexcel quality mark and have been recognised in awards reflecting the quality and dedication of our work. Continue Reading South West London Law Centres 2022
Our mission is to fight injustice, inequality and poverty. We do this by providing at scale free or low cost legal advice, casework and representation at all courts and tribunals. Our own solicitors and caseworkers advise and represent local people to help them uphold their rights, stay in their homes, clear debts, resolve employment problems, protect themselves and their families, and access social security payments to prevent them from being pulled into poverty. We hold the Lexcel quality mark and have been recognised in awards reflecting the quality and dedication of our work.
SWLLC’s catchment area is the 6 London Boroughs of Wandsworth, Merton, Croydon, Sutton, Kingston and Richmond – a total population of 1,509,741 people.
On average we help around 7,500 people every year to resolve a wide range of social welfare legal issues.
Our clients are mainly on low incomes, zero hours contracts and/or benefits. 50% are disabled or have long-term ill health, including mental health conditions, or are caring for someone who does. 57% of clients come from a BAME background. Many of our clients come to us facing crisis and destitution.
Our work can be categorised as follows:
Recent key achievements are as follows:
For further information, visit our website.
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