Welfare Benefits

In 2024 – 2025 we provided Welfare Benefits advice to 1992 people and helped them to claim over £8,806,053 of additional benefit income

Lost your job? Don’t wait – call us today

Debt Advice

In 2024-2025 we provided specialist debt advice for 1192 people and helped with the management of £29,087,299 of debt including the administration of 234 debt relief orders.

Unexpected bill? Early help prevents escalation.

Housing Advice

In 2024-25 we provided specialist housing advice for 1495 people including representation for 1277 repossession and eviction hearings at the count court.

First missed payment? Contact us before court action

Energy Advice

In 2024-25 our energy advice projects provided a range of support to 1477 households. We issued £34,380 in fuel vouchers.

Bills rising? Contact us before you’re cut off.

Immigration Advice

In 2024-25 we provided specialist immigration advice and helped with claims and appeals for 357 people

Status concerns? Early advice protects your future.

 

BENEFIT & ENERGY DROP-IN ADVICE SESSION TUESDAYS 10-12

DEBT ADVICE DROP-IN SESSION WEDNESDAYS 10-12

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STARTING TUESDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 2025, WE WILL DELIVER THE ABOVE SESSIONS FROM OUR OFFICE AT 49-53 HAZELWOOD ROAD NORTHAMPTON NN1 1LG AND NOT NORTHAMPTON GUILDHALL.

This is because the Guildhall One Stop Shop is closing.  Please do not attend the Guildhall’s One Stop Shop.

 

 

Free, Confidential, and Independent Legal Advice when you need it the most

 

Welcome to Community Law Service

 

Serving the people of Northamptonshire and surrounding counties, we are here to do all we can to help you keep your homes, access welfare benefits, manage and move out of debt, save energy, and live in a warm home.
Our specialist advisors will work with you for as long – or as little – as you need our help.
We provide face to face advice, at our offices as well as out in the community, on enquiries relating to Welfare BenefitsDebtHousing, Energy, and Immigration matters.
Community Law Service is a charity and we are committed to doing all we can to help people take control of their lives and realise their rights – very often when life is at its most challenging.
Get in touch as soon as you think you may have a problem – don’t wait until crisis hits. Early help means better outcomes with less stress. “SortItSooner”
If you are working with a client and would like to make a referral to our services, please visit our referrals page.

Our Impact 2024-2025

17,259

People provided with specialist advice & information

£8,806,053

Welfare Benefit, Grant and other income secured for local residents

£29,087,299

Debt Managed for people advised

1477

People Funded with Fuel Poverty Support.

Latest News

Annual Achievements 2024/2025

Annual Achievements 2024/2025

Community Law Service has now produced the Annual Achievements report for 2024/25 highlighting the work of the Charity through the past year.  The report showcases the exceptional outcomes achieved by the team and provides case studies to bring to life the impact and...

Enquiries

For general enquires, please contact us on:

West Northamptonshire

01604 621038

 

 

Northampton,  Daventry,Towcester, Brackley

and surrounding areas

 

North Northamptonshire

01933 313020

  Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby, East Northamptonshire and surrounding area