We are experiencing extremely high demand for advice.
Due to extremely high demand, long waiting lists and high numbers of active cases, we have taken the difficult decision to suspend accepting any referrals for WELFARE BENEFITS ADVICE. This is necessary to ensure we maintain a high standard of service to our existing clients. We will review the situation at the end of May and wish to apologise for any inconvenience this causes. We are still able to accept referrals for benefits advice where the client is at risk of losing there home. However they MUST be in possession of a Notice of Seeking Possession, Section 8 or Section 21 notice. If you are unsure please email us for clarification.
We have very long waiting lists for appointments and also a high number of active cases we are already working on. Clients may face a long wait to be contacted as we will only contact a client 2 weeks prior to an appointment being available to maximise appointment take up. We will continue to offer alternate sources of help. Please do not contact us to chase up a referral unless over 1 month has passed.
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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 Benefits, Debt, Housing, 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. We are here to help.
If you are working with a client and would like to make a referral to our services, please visit our referrals page.
Our Impact 2023-2024
19,574
People provided with specialist advice & information
£8,506,827
Welfare Benefit, Grant and other income secured for local residents
£28,535,388
Debt Managed for people advised
1425
People Funded with Fuel Poverty Support.
Latest News
Success for the team at Community Law Service as they achieve The Law Society’s Quality Mark for the 7th year!
In March 2025, Community Law Service (CLS) achieved reaccreditation of the LEXCEL quality mark; The Law Society’s legal practice quality mark for client care, compliance and practice management. Since 2000 CLS has held a specialist advice quality mark. This is an...
Sharp rise in mortgage possession cases as cost-of-living crisis hits home
Northamptonshire-based charity Community Law Service has seen a stark rise in mortgage-related cases, as more households struggle to keep up with repayments. The latest figures reveal a significant increase in demand for both in-court support and housing casework,...
Enquiries
For general enquires, please contact us on:
Northampton, Daventry,Towcester, Brackley
and surrounding areas
North Northamptonshire
01933 313020
Wellingborough, Kettering, Corby, East Northamptonshire and surrounding area
