Community legal information, support and advocacy
Everyone deserves to understand their rights.
Community Legal Centre is a community-based service providing free, confidential legal information, practical support and advocacy — for people who have migrated to the UK and for those settled here on a low income, who might otherwise feel shut out of justice.
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- At the point of use
What we do
Support built around real problems
We are not a law firm. We are a community centre serving people who have moved to the UK from many different countries, and neighbours on a low income, helping them understand where they stand and what practical steps are usually available.
Clear information
We explain how processes generally work, in plain English, without jargon or pressure.
Practical support
Help preparing documents, letters and meetings so you can put your case properly.
Community advocacy
We stand alongside individuals and groups dealing with public bodies and landlords.
Trusted referrals
Where you need regulated or specialist representation, we help you find the right people.
Our services
Where we can help
Five core services, from immigration and asylum support through to training and volunteering.
Immigration & Asylum Advice
Support for refugees, asylum seekers and migrants with immigration status, asylum claims and Home Office correspondence.
Legal Advice & Casework
One-to-one support and ongoing casework for people facing housing, welfare, employment and other everyday legal problems.
Advocacy
Speaking up alongside people who face barriers reaching justice, statutory services and public bodies.
Community Training & Workshops
Group sessions and workshops that build legal literacy and confidence across the communities we serve.
Volunteering & Work Placements
Opportunities for community members to volunteer with us or gain supervised work placement experience.
How it works
Three straightforward steps
No appointments lost in a phone queue, and no obligation to continue.
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Tell us what's happening
Use the enquiry form, call us, or visit a drop-in session. A short summary is enough to start.
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Talk it through
We explain the general position, the usual timescales, and the options people in similar situations have.
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Agree next steps
You leave with written notes and, where specialist help is needed, a referral to the right organisation.
Recent case studies
A closer look at our work
Anonymised examples of the everyday support our advisers and volunteers provide.
Not sure where to start?
Tell us briefly what you are dealing with. We will explain the general position and, if you need a specialist, help you find one.