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Bar Pro Bono Unit
CONTACT
There is not a specific contact to ask for, but if you email they will be happy to put you in contact with the relevant volunteering schemes
E: Enquiries@barprobono.org.uk
Address: 289-293 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ DX 188 – Chancery Lane
W: www.barprobono.org.uk
SERVICES
The Bar Pro Bono Unit is a charity which helps find pro bono (free) legal assistance from volunteer barristers. The Bar Pro Bono Unit is unable to assist where the client can obtain Legal Aid. Clients or their advisers MUST find out whether public funding can be obtained before an application is made to the Unit. All legal areas.
Business in the Community
CONTACT
Jayne Magee, Head of Operations
T: 0121 451 2227
F: 0121 451 2782
E: jayne.magee@bitc.org.uk
W: www.lawworksclinics.org.uk/bhamlac/index.php
Frances Kenwrick, Employee Volunteering Broker
E: frances.kenwrick@bitc.org.uk
Address: Business in the Community, 83 Bournville Lane, Birmingham, B30 2HP
W: www.bitc.org.uk
SERVICES
Business membership organization, they encourage pro bono (not just lawyers). Companies join as a member, eg an account manager, can sign up to campaigns they run (social, environmental etc).
Lawyers for your Business
CONTACT
E: lfyb@lawsociety.org.uk
W: www.lawsociety.org.uk/for-the-public/common-legal-issues/setting-up-a-business/lawyers-for-your-business/
SERVICES
Network of 1,000 solicitors in England and Wales offering specialist advice. Offer business-related legal advice, offers a free half-hour initial consultation with a solicitor in your area who is a member of the scheme. Advice can be sought on a range of legal issues including finance, taxes, employment law, contracts, company structure and health & safety. The website also provides links to a range of downloadable advice books.
Red Cross West Midlands
CONTACT
Guy Cirhuza Mweza, Senior Refugee Services Coordinator
E: cguy@redcross.org.uk
Coventry Office: Bradbury House, Wheler Road, Seven Stars Estate, Coventry, CV3 4LB
T: 02476 304 200
Selly Oak Medical Equipment: Unit 8 Selly Oak Industrial Estate, Elliot Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6LR
T: 0121 4722 078
SERVICES
Loans medical and mobility equipment including wheelchairs, commodes etc. Supports hospital outpatients in adjusting to living independently. Offers a transport service to those unable to leave the home unassisted. Help for refugees in the UK including short-term emergency support, assistance with orientation, one-to-one social and emotional support to women refugees. Opening times: (call first) Tue 11:00am-2:00pm, Thur 11:00am-3:00pm (Selly Oak)
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
T: 0845 358 2200
E: contact@sandwell.gov.uk
Address: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon – Thurs: 8.00am – 5.30pm, Fri: 8.00am – 5.00pm, Sat: 10.00am-1.00pm. Contact times: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat: 8:30am-1:30 pm
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
T: 01922 650000
E: info@walsall.gov.uk
Address: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, The Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall
W: www.walsall.gov.uk
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 08:45am-5:15pm, Fri: 08:45am-4:45pm.
St. James Community Support & Advice Centre
CONTACT
David Fletcher, Office Manager
T: 0121 328 6420
E: stjamesac88@yahoo.co.uk
Address: 223a Frederick Road, Aston, B6 6BP
SERVICES
Provides a range of advice services for members of the local community through its Community Support and Advice Centre. The Centre operates from its offices in St James’ Church. Aims to help those in need of advice, reassurance, and assistance.
South Birmingham Young Homeless Project
CONTACT
Carol Cooke, Project Manager
T: 0121 453 0606/0121 453 5069
E: sbyhp@btconnect.com
Address: South Birmingham Young Homeless Project, The Depot, Belton Grove, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45 9PE.
SERVICES
Information and resource centre for young homeless people. Currently offers debt advice service, sexual health advice service for young people including free condoms and pregnancy testing for young people. Offers a late night service up to 7:00pm on Wednesdays. Opening times: Drop in or call to make appointments 0121 457 8736
Midlands Mencap
CONTACT
T: 0121 442 2944
Address: Midlands Mencap (HO), 171 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8JR
W: midlandmencap.blogspot.co.uk
SERVICES
Provides advice only, however referrals can be made. Areas covered are housing care and support, carers and family support, carers emergency response service, children’s and young people services, employment and volunteering, brokerage and support planning. Switchboard opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9.00am to 5.00pm. Contact the switchboard via telephone first with your enquiry.
National Youth Advocacy Service (NYAS)
CONTACT
Estelle Neuman, Fundraiser
T: 0151 649 8700
Chris Crocker, Business
T: 0121 212 1727
E: info@nyas.net
Address: NYAS, Egerton House, Tower Road, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 1FN
SERVICES
Able to ‘undertake casework on behalf of children, young people and vulnerable adults’, covering a range of issues including housing, fostering, custody etc. Offers legal advice, advocacy service, independent visits. Helpline:
0300 330 3131(free)
Age Concern, Birmingham
CONTACT
They have indicated that they do not have a contact specifically for pro bono work but Louise Crouch is best placed to deal with this. Louise is currently on maternity leave and will return in May 2013. Each centre has their own projects and it would be best to contact them with details and they will pass on the information to the relevant people.
T: 0121 236 2197
E: info@ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk
Address: The Place 2B, 198 Corporation Street, Birmingham B26 1BU
SERVICES
Offers a wide range of advice, information and support on financial matters, welfare benefits, pension, debt counselling, household bills, counselling and support and assistance with housing issues and repairs. Opening hours: Mon- Fri: 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Bar Pro Bono Unit
CONTACT
There is not a specific contact to ask for, but if you email they will be happy to put you in contact with the relevant volunteering schemes
E: Enquiries@barprobono.org.uk
Address: 289-293 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ DX 188 – Chancery Lane
W: www.barprobono.org.uk
SERVICES
The Bar Pro Bono Unit is a charity which helps find pro bono (free) legal assistance from volunteer barristers. The Bar Pro Bono Unit is unable to assist where the client can obtain Legal Aid. Clients or their advisers MUST find out whether public funding can be obtained before an application is made to the Unit. All legal areas.
Birmingham Asian Resource Centre
CONTACT
Muhhamad Idrishm, Co-ordinator
T: 0121 523 0580
E: barc@asianresource.org.uk
Address: 110 Hamstead Road , Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2QS
SERVICES
Advice and representation in welfare benefits, debt, immigration and asylum. Opening Times: 10:00am-5:00pm everyday. Can contact by email or phone or through drop ins: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm Wednesday: 3:00pm-5:00pm (Immigration and Asylum). They observe the case first and if pro bono services are required, they will contact a barrister.
BLAC (Birmingham Legal Advice Clinic)
CONTACT
There are 4 Clinic co-ordinators representing each of the firms involved, the one who provided the information is Cheryl Shagan, cherylshagan@eversheds.com
Yvonne Barker, Line Manager
T: 0121 303 4531/0121 303 3586
E: Yvonne.barker@birmingham.gov.uk
Address: Business Insight, Birmingham Central Library, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3HQ
W: www.lawworksclinics.org.uk/bhamlac/index.php
SERVICES
Free, initial legal advice only on welfare benefits, consumer, housing and debt. As of January 2013 they are still offering legal advice and patent attorney, but business and learning centre will be closed, so they are only offering limited services. Opening Times as of January 2013: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Weds 10:00am-8:00pm, Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
Birmingham Settlement
CONTACT
Martin Holcombe, Chef Executive
T: 07984121972
E: martin.holcombe@bsettlement.org.uk
Margaret Farrell, Money Advice Services Manager for Training and Outreach
T: 07984121972
E: margaret.farrell@bsettlement.org.uk
Meena Bharadwa Head of Development
T:0121 241 6763
Address: Units 4-7, Alma House, Newtown Shopping Centre, Birmingham B19 2AB
T: 0121 250 3000
E: info@bsettlement.org.uk
W: www.birminghamsettlement.org.uk/home/adviceservices
SERVICES
Debt advice and casework. Money advice service. Opening times: Open door Mon-Fri: 9:30am-4:30pm; Wed 9:30am-12:00pm. Services are free to the public.
CASA (Community Advocacy Support & Advice)
CONTACT
Louise Haycock, Chief Executive
E: enquiries@casa-national.org
Mr Phillip Haycock, Pro Bono Unit lead
E: deoaduvante@hotmail.com
Address: C.A.S.A Organisation – Ground floor Offices, (Midland Heart Building), 44 Bradford Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6HX
T: 0121 622 1715
W: www.casa-link.co.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau
CONTACT
Janice Nicholls
T: 03444 77 1010
E: j.nichols@bcabs.org.uk
Address: Ground Floor, Gazette Buildings, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TF
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
SERVICES
Provide advice on (Employment) Money advice, welfare benefits and general legal issues. Information helpline and face to face meetings. Language support: French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu. Opening times: Telephone session: Mon–Fri 09:30am-4:30 pm. Appointments: Monday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Thursday 9.30am – 7:00pm
Community Law Partnership
CONTACT
T: 0121 685 8595
F: 0121 236 5121
E: office@communitylawpartnership.co.uk
Address: 4th Floor, Ruskin Chambers, 191 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6RP
SERVICES
Housing law, welfare benefits, debt, public law, duty possession scheme and advice and representation for gypsies and travellers. Opening Hours: Gypsy and Traveller Helpline: 0121 685 8677 available Mon – Fri 9:00am-5:00pm. For Gypsy and traveller out-of-hour emergencies: 07768316755.
Stepchange Debt Charity
CONTACT
Address: 5th Floor York House, 38 Great Charles Street, Birmingham B3 3JY
Helpline: 0800 138 1111
Email via website: www.stepchange.org.uk
SERVICES
Individual advice on debt and bankruptcy. Opening times: Helpline open: Mon – Fri: 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat: 8:00am-4:00pm
Coventry Law Centre
CONTACT
Sue Bent, Director
T: 0247 622 3053
E: enquiries@covlaw.org.uk
Address: Oakwood House, St Patricks Road Entrance, Coventry, CV1 2HL
SERVICES
Providing advice, advocacy and representation for individuals and communities, but do not act for landlords, companies or employers. They specialise in Community Care, Discrimination, Employment, Family, Housing, Immigration and asylum, debt, public law and welfare benefits. Opening times: Mon-Thur: 9:00am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5:00pm, Friday : 9.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.00 pm. Appointments can be booked at reception or by phone. If problem is urgent – can be seen after deadlines are met. If non-urgent, may be 3 weeks wait for an appointment.
National Debt Line
CONTACT
Meg van Rooyen
T: 0121 410 6251 (publicity materials)
T: 020 7653 9741 (media enquiries)
E: Meg.VanRooyen@nationaldebtline.co.uk
Address: Tricorn House, 51-53 Hagley Road, Edgbaston, Birmingham B16 8TP
W: www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
SERVICES
Telephone advice on managing debt, including assistance with setting up Debt Management Plans and Debt Relief Orders. Available in over a hundred languages. Also offer a range of self-help and information packs, as well as template letters to creditors, available online. Telephone Advice: 0808 808 4000 (helpline), Mon – Fri 9.00am – 9.00pm, Sat 9.30 am – 1.00pm
South Birmingham Young Homeless Project
CONTACT
Carol Cooke, Project Manager
T: 0121 453 0606/0121 453 5069
E: sbyhp@btconnect.com
Address: South Birmingham Young Homeless Project, The Depot, Belton Grove, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45 9PE.
SERVICES
Information and resource centre for young homeless people. Currently offers debt advice service, sexual health advice service for young people including free condoms and pregnancy testing for young people. Offers a late night service up to 7:00pm on Wednesdays. Opening times: Drop in or call to make appointments 0121 457 8736
ASIRT
CONTACT
Dave Stamp, Project Manager
T: 0121 233 4295
E: davestamp@asirt.org.uk
Edin Hromadzic, Co-ordinator of Destitution Support Services
E: edin@asirt.org.uk
Address: St George’s Community Hub, Gt Hampton Row, Newtown, Birmingham B19 3JG
SERVICES
Provide free independent advice on immigration, nationality and asylum, following this up through casework, support, appeals representation and home visits. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm. Drop In Service: Thurs 10:00am-4:00pm.
Azad Kashmir Welfare Association
CONTACT
Javed Hussain, Co-ordinator
T: 0121 328 0995
E: javed.hussain@btconnect.com, ak-centre@btconnect.com
Address: 68 Alum Rock Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 1JA
SERVICES
Advice and support, primarily for Kashmiri, Pakistani and other Asian communities. Benefits, housing, immigration, asylum, health and consumer advice. Advice given in a number of languages. Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm (can drop in or contact by email/letter).
Bar Pro Bono Unit
CONTACT
There is not a specific contact to ask for, but if you email they will be happy to put you in contact with the relevant volunteering schemes.
Address: 289-293 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ DX 188 – Chancery Lane
E: Enquiries@barprobono.org.uk
W: www.barprobono.org.uk
SERVICES
The Bar Pro Bono Unit is a charity which helps find pro bono (free) legal assistance from volunteer barristers. The Bar Pro Bono Unit is unable to assist where the client can obtain Legal Aid. Clients or their advisers MUST find out whether public funding can be obtained before an application is made to the Unit. All legal areas.
Birmingham Asian Resource Centre
CONTACT
Muhhamad Idrishm, Co-ordinator
T: 0121 523 0580
E: barc@asianresource.org.uk
Address: 110 Hamstead Road , Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2QS
SERVICES
Advice and representation in welfare benefits, debt, immigration and asylum. Opening Times: 10:00am-5:00pm everyday. Can contact by email or phone or through drop ins: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm Wednesday: 3:00pm-5:00pm (Immigration and Asylum). They observe the case first and if pro bono services are required, they will contact a barrister.
Citizens Advice Bureau
CONTACT
Janice Nicholls
T: 03444 77 1010
E: j.nichols@bcabs.org.uk
Address: Ground Floor, Gazette Buildings, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TF
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
SERVICES
Provide advice on (Employment) Money advice, welfare benefits and general legal issues. Information helpline and face to face meetings. Language support; French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu. Opening times: Telephone session: Mon–Fri 09:30am-4:30 pm Appointments: Monday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Thursday 9.30am – 7:00pm
Coventry Law Centre
CONTACT
Sue Bent, Director
T: 0247 622 3053
Address: Oakwood House, St Patricks Road Entrance, Coventry, CV1 2HL
E: enquiries@covlaw.org.uk
SERVICES
Providing advice, advocacy and representation for individuals and communities, but do not act for landlords, companies or employers. They specialise in Community Care, Discrimination, Employment, Family, Housing, Immigration and asylum, debt, public law and welfare benefits. Opening times: Mon-Thur: 9:00am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5:00pm, Friday : 9.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.00 pm. Appointments can be booked at reception or by phone. If problem is urgent – can be seen after deadlines are met. If non-urgent, may be 3 weeks wait for an appointment.
Bar Pro Bono Unit
CONTACT
There is not a specific contact to ask for, but if you email they will be happy to put you in contact with the relevant volunteering schemes
Address: 289-293 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ DX 188 – Chancery Lane
E: Enquiries@barprobono.org.uk
W: www.barprobono.org.uk
SERVICES
The Bar Pro Bono Unit is a charity which helps find pro bono (free) legal assistance from volunteer barristers. The Bar Pro Bono Unit is unable to assist where the client can obtain Legal Aid. Clients or their advisers MUST find out whether public funding can be obtained before an application is made to the Unit. All legal areas.
Centre for Aston Family
CONTACT
T: 0121 250 0777
E: info@bsettlement.org.uk
Address: 359-361 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham B6 6NS
SERVICES
Aims to address the health, education, training and family support needs of people living in the Aston area of Birmingham. Opening Times: Drop in service Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm.
Citizens Advice Bureau
CONTACT
Address: Ground Floor, Gazette Buildings, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TF
T: 03444 77 1010
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
SERVICES
Provide advice on (Employment) Money advice, welfare benefits and general legal issues. Information helpline and face to face meetings. Language support: French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu. Opening times: Telephone session: Mon–Fri 09:30am-4:30 pm. Appointments: Monday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Thursday 9.30am – 7:00pm
Midlands Mencap
CONTACT
T: 0121 442 2944
Address: Midland Mencap (HO), 171 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8JR
W: midlandmencap.blogspot.co.uk
SERVICES
Provides advice only, however referrals can be made. Areas covered are housing care and support, carers and family support, carers emergency response service, children’s and young people services, employment and volunteering, brokerage and support planning. Switchboard opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9.00am to 5.00pm. Contact the switchboard via telephone first with your enquiry.
Bar Pro Bono Unit
CONTACT
There is not a specific contact to ask for, but if you email they will be happy to put you in contact with the relevant volunteering schemes
Address: 289-293 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ DX 188 – Chancery Lane
E: Enquiries@barprobono.org.uk
W: www.barprobono.org.uk
SERVICES
The Bar Pro Bono Unit is a charity which helps find pro bono (free) legal assistance from volunteer barristers. The Bar Pro Bono Unit is unable to assist where the client can obtain Legal Aid. Clients or their advisers MUST find out whether public funding can be obtained before an application is made to the Unit. All legal areas.
BERAL (Birmingham Employment Rights Advice Line)
CONTACT
Rebecca Parker, Pro Bono Co-ordinator
T: 01483 216055
E: probono-birmingham@law.ac.uk
Address: Legal Advice Centre, The College of Law, 133 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham B18 6AQ
W: www.law.ac.uk/about/legal-advice-for-the-public/
SERVICES
Free preliminary advice on employment law issues to employees. Contact: All advice is given by telephone at weekly clinics on Wednesday evenings 6:00pm-8:00 pm throughout the year. Advice is given by fully qualified specialist employment lawyers.
Birmingham FLAG (Free Legal Advice Group
CONTACT
T; 0121 415 8812
E: BirminghamFLAG@contacts.bham.ac.uk
W: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/law/flag/index.asp
SERVICES
Clients contact Birmingham FLAG by telephoning on 0121 415 8812 to make an appointment (Tuesday and Thursday evenings, during term time only: 5:00-7:00pm). Areas of law covered: Family and divorce law, wills and probate, employment, disputes and landlord and tenant matters.
Birmingham Peoples Centre
CONTACT
Trevor Allsopp, In-house Employment Solicitor
E: trevor@bhampc.co.uk, info@bhampc.co.uk
Address: Gazette Buildings, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TF
W; www.bpcentre.org.uk
SERVICES
They provide free employment rights advice in person, by phone and email. The Centre carries out casework and provides representation at the employment tribunal and disciplinary hearings. Further information about the Centre is available on their website. Opening times: To arrange an appointment phone the Centre. Telephone advice and email advice is provided Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00pm.
Birmingham University
CONTACT
Chris King, Legal Advice and Representation Unit Manager
T: 0121 331 6398
E: Chris.king@bcu.ac.uk
Address: School of Law, Faculty of Education, Law and Social Sciences
SERVICES
Employment law, welfare benefits appeals, debt cases, housing matters, consumer law, and criminal injuries compensation appeals.
Citizens Advice Bureau
CONTACT
Address: Ground Floor, Gazette Buildings, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TF
T: 03444 77 1010
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
SERVICES
Provide advice on (Employment) Money advice, welfare benefits and general legal issues. Information helpline and face to face meetings. Language support: French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu. Opening times: Telephone session: Mon–Fri 09:30am-4:30 pm. Appointments: Monday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Thursday 9.30am – 7:00pm
Coventry Law Centre
CONTACT
Sue Bent, Director
T: 0247 622 3053
Address: Oakwood House, St Patricks Road Entrance, Coventry, CV1 2HL
E: enquiries@covlaw.org.uk
SERVICES
Providing advice, advocacy and representation for individuals and communities, but do not act for landlords, companies or employers. They specialise in Community Care, Discrimination, Employment, Family, Housing, Immigration and asylum, debt, public law and welfare benefits. Opening times: Mon-Thur: 9:00am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5:00pm, Friday : 9.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.00 pm. Appointments can be booked at reception or by phone. If problem is urgent – can be seen after deadlines are met. If non-urgent, may be 3 weeks wait for an appointment.
Legal Advice Centre
CONTACT
The University of Law
Legal Advice Centre
133 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham, B18 6AA
W: www.law.ac.uk/about/legal-advice-for-the-public/
E: probono-birmingham@law.ac.uk
SERVICES
Written Advice, Initial Advice. You can access the service in the following way(s): Appointment, Online. Do you have a non-urgent legal problem on which you would like written advice? If so, our students may be able to help. From September to May the University’s students offer free initial legal advice. All advice is given in writing usually following interview, under the strict supervision of qualified staff. Interviews are by prior appointment only and are subject to availability. Opening Times: Weekly appointments system, subject to availability, during term time only. Area(s) of law: Consumer, Employment, Family, Other areas of law available. Who can access this clinic: Members of the public based in the West Midlands who are available to attend an in-person meeting at the University’s Birmingham campus.
South Birmingham Young Homeless Project
CONTACT
Carol Cooke, Project Manager
T: 0121 453 0606/0121 453 5069
E: sbyhp@btconnect.com
Address: South Birmingham Young Homeless Project, The Depot, Belton Grove, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45 9PE.
SERVICES
Information and resource centre for young homeless people. Currently offers debt advice service, sexual health advice service for young people including free condoms and pregnancy testing for young people. Offers a late night service up to 7:00pm on Wednesdays. Opening times: Drop in or call to make appointments 0121 457 8736
Trevor Allsopp
CONTACT
Trevor Allsopp, In-House Employment Solicitor
T: 0121 6631224
E: trevor@bhampc.co.uk
Address: Room 118, First Floor, Gazette Buildings, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TF
W: www.bpcentre.org.uk
SERVICES
They provide free employment rights advice in person, by phone and email. The Centre provides a casework service, assists clients to manage their own case and can offer representation at the employment tribunal for appropriate cases. Further information about the Centre is available on their website. Opening times: To arrange an appointment phone the Centre. Telephone advice and email advice is also provided Monday to Friday from 10:00 am to 4:00pm.
Bar Pro Bono Unit
CONTACT
There is not a specific contact to ask for, but if you email they will be happy to put you in contact with the relevant volunteering schemes
Address: 289-293 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ DX 188 – Chancery Lane
E: Enquiries@barprobono.org.uk
W: www.barprobono.org.uk
SERVICES
The Bar Pro Bono Unit is a charity which helps find pro bono (free) legal assistance from volunteer barristers. The Bar Pro Bono Unit is unable to assist where the client can obtain Legal Aid. Clients or their advisers MUST find out whether public funding can be obtained before an application is made to the Unit. All legal areas.
Birmingham Asian Resource Centre
CONTACT
Muhhamad Idrishm, Co-ordinator
T: 0121 523 0580
E: barc@asianresource.org.uk
Address: 110 Hamstead Road , Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2QS
SERVICES
Advice and representation in welfare benefits, debt, immigration and asylum. Opening Times: 10:00am-5:00pm everyday. Can contact by email or phone or through drop ins: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm Wednesday: 3:00pm-5:00pm (Immigration and Asylum). They observe the case first and if pro bono services are required, they will contact a barrister.
Centre for Aston Family
CONTACT
T: 0121 250 0777
E: info@bsettlement.org.uk
Address: 359-361 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham B6 6NS
SERVICES
Aims to address the health, education, training and family support needs of people living in the Aston area of Birmingham. Opening Times: Drop in service Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm.
Citizens Advice Bureau
CONTACT
Janice Nicholls
T: 03444 77 1010
E: j.nichols@bcabs.org.uk
Address: Ground Floor, Gazette Buildings, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TF
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
SERVICES
Provide advice on (Employment) Money advice, welfare benefits and general legal issues. Information helpline and face to face meetings. Language support: French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu. Opening times: Telephone session: Mon–Fri 09:30am-4:30 pm; Appointments: Monday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Thursday 9.30am – 7:00pm
Coventry Law Centre
CONTACT
Sue Bent, Director
T: 0247 622 3053
E: enquiries@covlaw.org.uk
Address: Oakwood House, St Patricks Road Entrance, Coventry, CV1 2HL
SERVICES
Providing advice, advocacy and representation for individuals and communities, but do not act for landlords, companies or employers. They specialise in Community Care, Discrimination, Employment, Family, Housing, Immigration and asylum, debt, public law and welfare benefits. Opening times: Mon-Thur: 9:00am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5:00pm, Friday : 9.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.00 pm. Appointments can be booked at reception or by phone. If problem is urgent – can be seen after deadlines are met. If non-urgent, may be 3 weeks wait for an appointment.
Legal Advice Centre
CONTACT
Rebecca Parker, Pro Bono Co-ordinator
T: 01483 216 050
E: b.probono@lawcol.co.uk
Address: The College of Law, 133 Great Hampton Street, Birmingham B18 6AQ
W: www.college-of-law.co.uk/about-the-college/legal-advice-birmingham.html
SERVICES
September – May. Free, initial written legal advice on non-urgent issues such as employment, family law and related issues such as housing and general civil matters. Appointment only.
Muslim Women’s Network
CONTACT
Faeeza Vaid, Executive Director
T: 0121 236 9000 or 07775 375 003
E: contact@mwnuk.co.uk
W: www.mwnuk.co.uk
Address: Warehouse 54-57 Addison Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5TH
SERVICES
Information and Advice on Muslim Marriages in Britain. “Our vision is of a society where Muslim women can have an effective voice and the opportunity to contribute equally to wider society.” Group offering shared advice and support among Muslim women, a “signposting” service for advice on matrimonial issues, domestic violence etc, and the dissemination of associated information via media and presentation at events. Opening hours: Calls can be taken Monday to Sunday, between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Contact via telephone only.
Midlands Mencap
CONTACT
T: 0121 442 2944
Address: Midlands Mencap (HO), 171 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8JR
W: midlandmencap.blogspot.co.uk
SERVICES
Provides advice only, however referrals can be made. Areas covered are housing care and support, carers and family support, carers emergency response service, children’s and young people services, employment and volunteering, brokerage and support planning. Switchboard opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9.00am to 5.00pm. Contact the switchboard via telephone first with your enquiry.
Azad Kashmir Welfare Association
CONTACT
Javed Hussain, Co-ordinator
T: 0121 328 0995
E: javed.hussain@btconnect.com, ak-centre@btconnect.com
Address: 68 Alum Rock Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 1JA
SERVICES
Advice and support, primarily for Kashmiri, Pakistani and other Asian communities. Benefits, housing, immigration, asylum, health and consumer advice. Advice given in a number of languages. Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm (can drop in or contact by email/letter).
Bar Pro Bono Unit
CONTACT
There is not a specific contact to ask for, but if you email they will be happy to put you in contact with the relevant volunteering schemes
Address: 289-293 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ DX 188 – Chancery Lane
E: Enquiries@barprobono.org.uk
W: www.barprobono.org.uk
SERVICES
The Bar Pro Bono Unit is a charity which helps find pro bono (free) legal assistance from volunteer barristers. The Bar Pro Bono Unit is unable to assist where the client can obtain Legal Aid. Clients or their advisers MUST find out whether public funding can be obtained before an application is made to the Unit. All legal areas.
Birmingham Asian Resource Centre
CONTACT
Muhhamad Idrishm, Co-ordinator
T: 0121 523 0580
E: barc@asianresource.org.uk
Address: 110 Hamstead Road , Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2QS
SERVICES
Advice and representation in welfare benefits, debt, immigration and asylum. Opening Times: 10:00am-5:00pm everyday. Can contact by email or phone or through drop ins: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm Wednesday: 3:00pm-5:00pm (Immigration and Asylum). They observe the case first and if pro bono services are required, they will contact a barrister.
Centre for Aston Family
CONTACT
T: 0121 250 0777
E: info@bsettlement.org.uk
Address: 359-361 Witton Road, Aston, Birmingham B6 6NS
SERVICES
Aims to address the health, education, training and family support needs of people living in the Aston area of Birmingham. Opening Times: Drop in service Mon – Fri 9.00am – 5.00pm.
Citizens Advice Bureau
CONTACT
Janice Nicholls
T: 03444 77 1010
E: j.nichols@bcabs.org.uk
Address: Ground Floor, Gazette Buildings, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TF
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
SERVICES
Provide advice on (Employment) Money advice, welfare benefits and general legal issues. Information helpline and face to face meetings. Language support: French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu. Opening times: Telephone session: Mon–Fri 09:30am-4:30 pm; Appointments: Monday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Thursday 9.30am – 7:00pm
South Birmingham Young Homeless Project
CONTACT
Carol Cooke, Project Manager
T: 0121 453 0606/0121 453 5069
E: sbyhp@btconnect.com
Address: South Birmingham Young Homeless Project, The Depot, Belton Grove, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45 9PE.
SERVICES
Information and resource centre for young homeless people. Currently offers debt advice service, sexual health advice service for young people including free condoms and pregnancy testing for young people. Offers a late night service up to 7:00pm on Wednesdays. Opening times: Drop in or call to make appointments 0121 457 8736
Midlands Mencap
CONTACT
T: 0121 442 2944
Address: Midlands Mencap (HO), 171 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8JR
W: midlandmencap.blogspot.co.uk
SERVICES
Provides advice only, however referrals can be made. Areas covered are housing care and support, carers and family support, carers emergency response service, children’s and young people services, employment and volunteering, brokerage and support planning. Switchboard opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9.00am to 5.00pm. Contact the switchboard via telephone first with your enquiry.
Age Concern, Birmingham
CONTACT
They have indicated that they do not have a contact specifically for pro bono work but Louise Crouch is best placed to deal with this. Louise is currently on maternity leave and will return in May 2013. Each centre has their own projects and it would be best to contact them with details and they will pass on the information to the relevant people.
T: 0121 236 2197
E: info@ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk
Address: The Place 2B, 198 Corporation Street, Birmingham B26 1BU
SERVICES
Offers a wide range of advice, information and support on financial matters, welfare benefits, pension, debt counselling, household bills, counselling and support and assistance with housing issues and repairs. Opening hours: Mon- Fri: 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Azad Kashmir Welfare Association
CONTACT
Javed Hussain, Co-ordinator
T: 0121 328 0995
E: javed.hussain@btconnect.com, ak-centre@btconnect.com
Address: 68 Alum Rock Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 1JA
SERVICES
Advice and support, primarily for Kashmiri, Pakistani and other Asian communities. Benefits, housing, immigration, asylum, health and consumer advice. Advice given in a number of languages. Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm (can drop in or contact by email/letter).
Bar Pro Bono Unit
CONTACT
There is not a specific contact to ask for, but if you email they will be happy to put you in contact with the relevant volunteering schemes
Address: 289-293 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ DX 188 – Chancery Lane
E: Enquiries@barprobono.org.uk
W: www.barprobono.org.uk
SERVICES
The Bar Pro Bono Unit is a charity which helps find pro bono (free) legal assistance from volunteer barristers. The Bar Pro Bono Unit is unable to assist where the client can obtain Legal Aid. Clients or their advisers MUST find out whether public funding can be obtained before an application is made to the Unit. All legal areas.
Birmingham Asian Resource Centre
CONTACT
Muhhamad Idrishm, Co-ordinator
T: 0121 523 0580
E: barc@asianresource.org.uk
Address: 110 Hamstead Road , Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2QS
SERVICES
Advice and representation in welfare benefits, debt, immigration and asylum. Opening Times: 10:00am-5:00pm everyday. Can contact by email or phone or through drop ins: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm Wednesday: 3:00pm-5:00pm (Immigration and Asylum). They observe the case first and if pro bono services are required, they will contact a barrister.
Birmingham FLAG (Free legal Advice Group)
CONTACT
T; 0121 415 8812
E: BirminghamFLAG@contacts.bham.ac.uk
W: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/law/flag/index.asp
SERVICES
Clients contact Birmingham FLAG by telephoning on 0121 415 8812 to make an appointment (Tuesday and Thursday evenings, during term time only: 5:00-7:00pm). Areas of law covered: Family and divorce law, wills and probate, employment, disputes and landlord and tenant matters.
Birmingham Tribunal Unit
CONTACT
Maxine Reid, Business Development Manager
T: 0121 666 7533
E: office@btu.org.uk
Address: Suite 9B, 9th Floor, Albany House, Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4BD
W: www.btu.org.uk
SERVICES
Welfare benefits advice, casework and representation before the Tribunal. They specialise in providing assistance and representation at a specialist level; also provide training for advisors. Volunteers are also taken on and mentored. Opening times: 9.30am–4:00pm (By appointment – please ring or email.)
BLAC (Birmingham Legal Advice Clinic)
CONTACT
There are 4 Clinic co-ordinators representing each of the firms involved, the one who provided the information is Cheryl Shagan, cherylshagan@eversheds.com
Yvonne Barker, Line Manager
T: 0121 303 4531/0121 303 3586
E: Yvonne.barker@birmingham.gov.uk
Address: Business Insight, Birmingham Central Library, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3HQ
W: www.lawworksclinics.org.uk/bhamlac/index.php
SERVICES
Free, initial legal advice only on welfare benefits, consumer, housing and debt. As of January 2013 they are still offering legal advice and patent attorney, but business and learning centre will be closed, so they are only offering limited services. Opening Times as of January 2013: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Weds 10:00am-8:00pm, Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
CASA (Community Advocacy Support & Advice)
CONTACT
Louise Haycock, Chief Executive
E: enquiries@casa-national.org
Mr Phillip Haycock, Pro Bono Unit lead
E: deoaduvante@hotmail.com
Address: C.A.S.A Organisation – Ground floor Offices, (Midland Heart Building), 44 Bradford Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6HX
T: 0121 622 1715
W: www.casa-link.co.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau
CONTACT
Janice Nicholls
T: 03444 77 1010
E: j.nichols@bcabs.org.uk
Address: Ground Floor, Gazette Buildings, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TF
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
SERVICES
Provide advice on (Employment) Money advice, welfare benefits and general legal issues. Information helpline and face to face meetings. Language support: French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu. Opening times: Telephone session: Mon–Fri 09:30am-4:30 pm; Appointments: Monday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Thursday 9.30am – 7:00pm
Community Law Partnership
CONTACT
T: 0121 685 8595
F: 0121 236 5121
E: office@communitylawpartnership.co.uk
Address: 4th Floor, Ruskin Chambers, 191 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6RP
SERVICES
Housing law, welfare benefits, debt, public law, duty possession scheme and advice and representation for gypsies and travellers. Opening Hours: Gypsy and Traveller Helpline: 0121 685 8677 available Mon – Fri 9:00am-5:00pm. For Gypsy and traveller out-of-hour emergencies: 07768316755.
Coventry Law Centre
CONTACT
Sue Bent, Director
T: 0247 622 3053
E: enquiries@covlaw.org.uk
Address: Oakwood House, St Patricks Road Entrance, Coventry, CV1 2HL
SERVICES
Providing advice, advocacy and representation for individuals and communities, but do not act for landlords, companies or employers. They specialise in Community Care, Discrimination, Employment, Family, Housing, Immigration and asylum, debt, public law and welfare benefits. Opening times: Mon-Thur: 9:00am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5:00pm, Friday : 9.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.00 pm. Appointments can be booked at reception or by phone. If problem is urgent – can be seen after deadlines are met. If non-urgent, may be 3 weeks wait for an appointment.
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
Lesley Hancock
T: 0300 555 2345
Address: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Council House, Priory Road, Dudley DY11 1HF
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8.00am – 5.30pm, Sat 09.00am – 12.00pm
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
T: 0845 358 2200
E: contact@sandwell.gov.uk
Address: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon – Thurs: 8.00am – 5.30pm, Fri: 8.00am – 5.00pm, Sat: 10.00am-1.00pm. Contact times: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat: 8:30am-1:30pm
Midlands Housing Aid Centre
CONTACT
Belinda Hoste, Service Manager
E: belindah@shelter.org.uk
T: 0344 515 1800
Address: 4th Floor, Gateway House, 50-53 High Street, Birmingham B4 7SY
W: www.shelter.org.uk
SERVICES
Shelter does not do any specific pro bono work. They sometimes run evening sessions. They may give legal advice if it involves a matter of some importance, e.g. a test case or a matter of public importance relating to homelessness. Specialist advice and information on housing. Issues covered include homelessness, rent/mortgage arrears, housing benefit, private renting problems. Specialist housing advice for other agencies whose clients have housing problems. Solicitors are also based at Birmingham office. Opening Times: Drop-in service: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri (not Wed): 9:00am-1:00pm. Outreach services in Birmingham ONLY: Mon-Fri 9:00am-5.30pm. Sessions can be booked anytime between 9:00am-1:00pm.
South Birmingham Young Homeless Project
CONTACT
Carol Cooke, Project Manager
T: 0121 453 0606/0121 453 5069
E: sbyhp@btconnect.com
Address: South Birmingham Young Homeless Project, The Depot, Belton Grove, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45 9PE.
SERVICES
Information and resource centre for young homeless people. Currently offers debt advice service, sexual health advice service for young people including free condoms and pregnancy testing for young people. Offers a late night service up to 7:00pm on Wednesdays. Opening times: Drop in or call to make appointments 0121 457 8736
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
T: 01922 650000
E: info@walsall.gov.uk
Address: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, The Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall
W: www.walsall.gov.uk
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 08:45am-5:15pm, Fri: 08:45am-4:45pm.
Midlands Mencap
CONTACT
T: 0121 442 2944
Address: Midlands Mencap (HO), 171 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8JR
W: midlandmencap.blogspot.co.uk
SERVICES
Provides advice only, however referrals can be made. Areas covered are housing care and support, carers and family support, carers emergency response service, children’s and young people services, employment and volunteering, brokerage and support planning. Switchboard opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9.00am to 5.00pm. Contact the switchboard via telephone first with your enquiry.
ASIRT
CONTACT
Dave Stamp, Project Manager
T: 0121 233 4295
E: davestamp@asirt.org.uk
Edin Hromadzic, Co-ordinator of Destitution Support Services
E: edin@asirt.org.uk
Address: St George’s Community Hub, Gt Hampton Row, Newtown, Birmingham B19 3JG
SERVICES
Provide free independent advice on immigration, nationality and asylum, following this up through casework, support, appeals representation and home visits. Office Hours: Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm. Drop In Service: Thurs 10:00am-4:00pm.
Azad Kashmir Welfare Association
CONTACT
Javed Hussain, Co-ordinator
T: 0121 328 0995
E: javed.hussain@btconnect.com, ak-centre@btconnect.com
Address: 68 Alum Rock Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 1JA
SERVICES
Advice and support, primarily for Kashmiri, Pakistani and other Asian communities. Benefits, housing, immigration, asylum, health and consumer advice. Advice given in a number of languages. Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm (can drop in or contact by email/letter).
Bar Pro Bono Unit
CONTACT
There is not a specific contact to ask for, but if you email they will be happy to put you in contact with the relevant volunteering schemes
Address: 289-293 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ DX 188 – Chancery Lane
E: Enquiries@barprobono.org.uk
W: www.barprobono.org.uk
SERVICES
The Bar Pro Bono Unit is a charity which helps find pro bono (free) legal assistance from volunteer barristers. The Bar Pro Bono Unit is unable to assist where the client can obtain Legal Aid. Clients or their advisers MUST find out whether public funding can be obtained before an application is made to the Unit. All legal areas.
Birmingham Asian Resource Centre
CONTACT
Muhhamad Idrishm, Co-ordinator
T: 0121 523 0580
E: barc@asianresource.org.uk
Address: 110 Hamstead Road , Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2QS
SERVICES
Advice and representation in welfare benefits, debt, immigration and asylum. Opening Times: 10:00am-5:00pm everyday. Can contact by email or phone or through drop ins: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm Wednesday: 3:00pm-5:00pm (Immigration and Asylum). They observe the case first and if pro bono services are required, they will contact a barrister.
Citizens Advice Bureau
CONTACT
Janice Nicholls
T: 03444 77 1010
E: j.nichols@bcabs.org.uk
Address: Ground Floor, Gazette Buildings, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TF
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
SERVICES
Provide advice on (Employment) Money advice, welfare benefits and general legal issues. Information helpline and face to face meetings. Language support: French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu. Opening times: Telephone session: Mon–Fri 09:30am-4:30 pm; Appointments: Monday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Thursday 9.30am – 7:00pm
Coventry Law Centre
CONTACT
Sue Bent, Director
T: 0247 622 3053
E: enquiries@covlaw.org.uk
Address: Oakwood House, St Patricks Road Entrance, Coventry, CV1 2HL
SERVICES
Providing advice, advocacy and representation for individuals and communities, but do not act for landlords, companies or employers. They specialise in Community Care, Discrimination, Employment, Family, Housing, Immigration and asylum, debt, public law and welfare benefits. Opening times: Mon-Thur: 9:00am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5:00pm, Friday : 9.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.00 pm. Appointments can be booked at reception or by phone. If problem is urgent – can be seen after deadlines are met. If non-urgent, may be 3 weeks wait for an appointment.
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
Lesley Hancock
T: 0300 555 2345
Address: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Council House, Priory Road, Dudley DY11 1HF
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8.00am – 5.30pm, Sat 09.00am – 12.00pm
Red Cross West Midlands
CONTACT
Guy Cirhuza Mweza, Senior Refugee Services Coordinator
E: cguy@redcross.org.uk
Coventry Office: Bradbury House, Wheler Road, Seven Stars Estate, Coventry, CV3 4LB
T: 02476 304 200
Selly Oak Medical Equipment: Unit 8 Selly Oak Industrial Estate, Elliot Road, Selly Oak, Birmingham, B29 6LR
T: 0121 4722 078
SERVICES
Loans medical and mobility equipment including wheelchairs, commodes etc. Supports hospital outpatients in adjusting to living independently. Offers a transport service to those unable to leave the home unassisted. Help for refugees in the UK including short-term emergency support, assistance with orientation, one-to-one social and emotional support to women refugees. Opening times: (call first) Tue 11:00am-2:00pm, Thur 11:00am-3:00pm (Selly Oak)
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
T: 0845 358 2200
E: contact@sandwell.gov.uk
Address: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon – Thurs: 8.00am – 5.30pm, Fri: 8.00am – 5.00pm, Sat: 10.00am-1.00pm. Contact times: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat: 8:30am-1:30pm
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
T: 01922 650000
E: info@walsall.gov.uk
Address: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, The Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall
W: www.walsall.gov.uk
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 08:45am-5:15pm, Fri: 08:45am-4:45pm.
Bar Pro Bono Unit
CONTACT
There is not a specific contact to ask for, but if you email they will be happy to put you in contact with the relevant volunteering schemes
Address: 289-293 High Holborn, London WC1V 7HZ DX 188 – Chancery Lane
E: Enquiries@barprobono.org.uk
W: www.barprobono.org.uk
SERVICES
The Bar Pro Bono Unit is a charity which helps find pro bono (free) legal assistance from volunteer barristers. The Bar Pro Bono Unit is unable to assist where the client can obtain Legal Aid. Clients or their advisers MUST find out whether public funding can be obtained before an application is made to the Unit. All legal areas.
Birmingham FLAG (Free legal Advice Group)
CONTACT
T: 0121 415 8812
E: BirminghamFLAG@contacts.bham.ac.uk
W: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/law/flag/index.asp
SERVICES
Clients contact Birmingham FLAG by telephoning on 0121 415 8812 to make an appointment (Thursday evenings, term time 5:00-7:00pm) at: The Pro Bono Office, Room 123, First Floor, Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT. Areas of law covered: Family and divorce law, wills and probate, employment, mental health and mental capacity issues, clinical negligence, bankruptcy and insolvency, civil litigation, contract law, company law, data protection, immigration and asylum, minor road traffic offences, landlord and tenant matters.
Birmingham FLAG (Free legal Advice Group)
CONTACT
T: 0121 415 8812
E: BirminghamFLAG@contacts.bham.ac.uk
W: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/law/flag/index.asp
SERVICES
Clients contact Birmingham FLAG by telephoning on 0121 415 8812 to make an appointment (Thursday evenings, term time 5:00-7:00pm) at: The Pro Bono Office, Room 123, First Floor, Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT. Areas of law covered: Family and divorce law, wills and probate, employment, mental health and mental capacity issues, clinical negligence, bankruptcy and insolvency, civil litigation, contract law, company law, data protection, immigration and asylum, minor road traffic offences, landlord and tenant matters.
Citizens Advice Bureau
CONTACT
Janice Nicholls
T: 03444 77 1010
E: j.nichols@bcabs.org.uk
Address: Ground Floor, Gazette Buildings, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TF
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
SERVICES
Provide advice on (Employment) Money advice, welfare benefits and general legal issues. Information helpline and face to face meetings. Language support: French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu. Opening times: Telephone session: Mon–Fri 09:30am-4:30 pm; Appointments: Monday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Thursday 9.30am – 7:00pm
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
Lesley Hancock
T: 0300 555 2345
Address: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Council House, Priory Road, Dudley DY11 1HF
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8.00am – 5.30pm, Sat 09.00am – 12.00pm
Muslim Women’s Network
CONTACT
Faeeza Vaid, Executive Director
T: 0121 236 9000 or 07775 375 003
E: contact@mwnuk.co.uk
W: www.mwnuk.co.uk
Address: Warehouse 54-57 Addison Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 5TH
SERVICES
Information and Advice on Muslim Marriages in Britain. “Our vision is of a society where Muslim women can have an effective voice and the opportunity to contribute equally to wider society.” Group offering shared advice and support among Muslim women, a “signposting” service for advice on matrimonial issues, domestic violence etc, and the dissemination of associated information via media and presentation at events. Opening hours: Calls can be taken Monday to Sunday, between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Contact via telephone only.
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
T: 0845 358 2200
E: contact@sandwell.gov.uk
Address: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon – Thurs: 8.00am – 5.30pm, Fri: 8.00am – 5.00pm, Sat: 10.00am-1.00pm. Contact times: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat: 8:30am-1:30pm
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
T: 01922 650000
E: info@walsall.gov.uk
Address: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, The Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall
W: www.walsall.gov.uk
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 08:45am-5:15pm, Fri: 08:45am-4:45pm.
Age Concern, Birmingham
CONTACT
They have indicated that they do not have a contact specifically for pro bono work but Louise Crouch is best placed to deal with this. Louise is currently on maternity leave and will return in May 2013. Each centre has their own projects and it would be best to contact them with details and they will pass on the information to the relevant people.
T: 0121 236 2197
E: info@ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk
Address: The Place 2B, 198 Corporation Street, Birmingham B26 1BU
SERVICES
Offers a wide range of advice, information and support on financial matters, welfare benefits, pension, debt counselling, household bills, counselling and support and assistance with housing issues and repairs. Opening hours: Mon- Fri: 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Azad Kashmir Welfare Association
CONTACT
Javed Hussain, Co-ordinator
T: 0121 328 0995
E: javed.hussain@btconnect.com, ak-centre@btconnect.com
Address: 68 Alum Rock Road, Saltley, Birmingham, B8 1JA
SERVICES
Advice and support, primarily for Kashmiri, Pakistani and other Asian communities. Benefits, housing, immigration, asylum, health and consumer advice. Advice given in a number of languages. Opening Times: Mon-Fri 10:00am-4:00pm (can drop in or contact by email/letter).
Birmingham Asian Resource Centre
CONTACT
Muhhamad Idrishm, Co-ordinator
T: 0121 523 0580
E: barc@asianresource.org.uk
Address: 110 Hamstead Road , Handsworth, Birmingham, B20 2QS
SERVICES
Advice and representation in welfare benefits, debt, immigration and asylum. Opening Times: 10:00am-5:00pm everyday. Can contact by email or phone or through drop ins: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday: 10:00am-1:00pm Wednesday: 3:00pm-5:00pm (Immigration and Asylum). They observe the case first and if pro bono services are required, they will contact a barrister.
Birmingham Tribunal Unit
CONTACT
Maxine Reid, Business Development Manager
T: 0121 666 7533
E: office@btu.org.uk
Address: Suite 9B, 9th Floor, Albany House, Hurst Street, Birmingham B5 4BD
W: www.btu.org.uk
SERVICES
Welfare benefits advice, casework and representation before the Tribunal. They specialise in providing assistance and representation at a specialist level; also provide training for advisors. Volunteers are also taken on and mentored. Opening times: 9.30am–4:00pm (By appointment – please ring or email.)
BLAC (Birmingham Legal Advice Clinic)
CONTACT
There are 4 Clinic co-ordinators representing each of the firms involved, the one who provided the information is Cheryl Shagan, cherylshagan@eversheds.com
Yvonne Barker, Line Manager
T: 0121 303 4531/0121 303 3586
E: Yvonne.barker@birmingham.gov.uk
Address: Business Insight, Birmingham Central Library, Chamberlain Square, Birmingham B3 3HQ
W: www.lawworksclinics.org.uk/bhamlac/index.php
SERVICES
Free, initial legal advice only on welfare benefits, consumer, housing and debt. As of January 2013 they are still offering legal advice and patent attorney, but business and learning centre will be closed, so they are only offering limited services. Opening Times as of January 2013: Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri 10:00am-6:00pm, Weds 10:00am-8:00pm, Sat 9:00am-5:00pm
CASA (Community Advocacy Support & Advice)
CONTACT
Louise Haycock, Chief Executive
E: enquiries@casa-national.org
Mr Phillip Haycock, Pro Bono Unit lead
E: deoaduvante@hotmail.com
Address: C.A.S.A Organisation – Ground floor Offices, (Midland Heart Building), 44 Bradford Street, Digbeth, Birmingham B5 6HX
T: 0121 622 1715
W: www.casa-link.co.uk
Citizens Advice Bureau
CONTACT
Janice Nicholls
T: 03444 77 1010
E: j.nichols@bcabs.org.uk
Address: Ground Floor, Gazette Buildings, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TF
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
SERVICES
Provide advice on (Employment) Money advice, welfare benefits and general legal issues. Information helpline and face to face meetings. Language support: French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu. Opening times: Telephone session: Mon–Fri 09:30am-4:30 pm; Appointments: Monday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Thursday 9.30am – 7:00pm
Community Law Partnership
CONTACT
T: 0121 685 8595
F: 0121 236 5121
E: office@communitylawpartnership.co.uk
Address: 4th Floor, Ruskin Chambers, 191 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6RP
SERVICES
Housing law, welfare benefits, debt, public law, duty possession scheme and advice and representation for gypsies and travellers. Opening Hours: Gypsy and Traveller Helpline: 0121 685 8677 available Mon – Fri 9:00am-5:00pm. For Gypsy and traveller out-of-hour emergencies: 07768316755.
Coventry Law Centre
CONTACT
Sue Bent, Director
T: 0247 622 3053
E: enquiries@covlaw.org.uk
Address: Oakwood House, St Patricks Road Entrance, Coventry, CV1 2HL
SERVICES
Providing advice, advocacy and representation for individuals and communities, but do not act for landlords, companies or employers. They specialise in Community Care, Discrimination, Employment, Family, Housing, Immigration and asylum, debt, public law and welfare benefits. Opening times: Mon-Thur: 9:00am-12:30pm and 1:30pm-5:00pm, Friday : 9.00am – 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 4.00 pm. Appointments can be booked at reception or by phone. If problem is urgent – can be seen after deadlines are met. If non-urgent, may be 3 weeks wait for an appointment.
Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
Lesley Hancock
T: 0300 555 2345
Address: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council, Council House, Priory Road, Dudley DY11 1HF
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon – Fri 8.00am – 5.30pm, Sat 09.00am – 12.00pm
Sandwell Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
T: 0845 358 2200
E: contact@sandwell.gov.uk
Address: Sandwell Council House, Freeth Street, Oldbury B69 3DE
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon – Thurs: 8.00am – 5.30pm, Fri: 8.00am – 5.00pm, Sat: 10.00am-1.00pm. Contact times: Mon-Fri: 8:00am-8:00pm, Sat: 8:30am-1:30pm
South Birmingham Young Homeless Project
CONTACT
Carol Cooke, Project Manager
T: 0121 453 0606/0121 453 5069
E: sbyhp@btconnect.com
Address: South Birmingham Young Homeless Project, The Depot, Belton Grove, Longbridge, Birmingham, B45 9PE.
SERVICES
Information and resource centre for young homeless people. Currently offers debt advice service, sexual health advice service for young people including free condoms and pregnancy testing for young people. Offers a late night service up to 7:00pm on Wednesdays. Opening times: Drop in or call to make appointments 0121 457 8736
Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council
CONTACT
T: 01922 650000
E: info@walsall.gov.uk
Address: Walsall Metropolitan Borough Council, The Civic Centre, Darwall Street, Walsall
W: www.walsall.gov.uk
SERVICES
Offers full service of advice and benefits, in particular: advice on asylum seekers, domestic violence and housing and council tax benefit. Opening hours: Mon-Thurs: 08:45am-5:15pm, Fri: 08:45am-4:45pm.
Midlands Mencap
CONTACT
T: 0121 442 2944
Address: Midlands Mencap (HO), 171 Alcester Road, Moseley, Birmingham, B13 8JR
W: midlandmencap.blogspot.co.uk
SERVICES
Provides advice only, however referrals can be made. Areas covered are housing care and support, carers and family support, carers emergency response service, children’s and young people services, employment and volunteering, brokerage and support planning. Switchboard opening hours: Mon-Fri: 9.00am to 5.00pm. Contact the switchboard via telephone first with your enquiry.
Age Concern, Birmingham
CONTACT
They have indicated that they do not have a contact specifically for pro bono work but Louise Crouch is best placed to deal with this. Louise is currently on maternity leave and will return in May 2013. Each centre has their own projects and it would be best to contact them with details and they will pass on the information to the relevant people.
T: 0121 236 2197
E: info@ageconcernbirmingham.org.uk
Address: The Place 2B, 198 Corporation Street, Birmingham B26 1BU
SERVICES
Offers a wide range of advice, information and support on financial matters, welfare benefits, pension, debt counselling, household bills, counselling and support and assistance with housing issues and repairs. Opening hours: Mon- Fri: 9.30am – 4.30pm.
Birmingham FLAG (Free legal Advice Group)
CONTACT
T: 0121 415 8812
E: BirminghamFLAG@contacts.bham.ac.uk
W: www.birmingham.ac.uk/schools/law/flag/index.asp
SERVICES
Clients contact Birmingham FLAG by telephoning on 0121 415 8812 to make an appointment (Thursday evenings, term time 5:00-7:00pm) at: The Pro Bono Office, Room 123, First Floor, Birmingham Law School, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 2TT. Areas of law covered: Family and divorce law, wills and probate, employment, mental health and mental capacity issues, clinical negligence, bankruptcy and insolvency, civil litigation, contract law, company law, data protection, immigration and asylum, minor road traffic offences, landlord and tenant matters.
Citizens Advice Bureau
CONTACT
Janice Nicholls
T: 03444 77 1010
E: j.nichols@bcabs.org.uk
Address: Ground Floor, Gazette Buildings, 168 Corporation Street, Birmingham B4 6TF
W: www.citizensadvice.org.uk
SERVICES
Provide advice on (Employment) Money advice, welfare benefits and general legal issues. Information helpline and face to face meetings. Language support: French, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu. Opening times: Telephone session: Mon–Fri 09:30am-4:30 pm; Appointments: Monday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Tuesday 9.30am – 7:00pm, Thursday 9.30am – 7:00pm
Will Aid
CONTACT
Shirley Marsland, Will Aid Campaign Manager
T: 01460 271178 / 0300 0300 013
E: enquiries@willaid.org.uk
W: www.willaid.org.uk
Address: Roundham House, Oxen Road, Crewkerne, Somerset, TA18 7HN
SERVICES
Participating solicitors volunteer to draw up basic wills for the month of November without charging their fee. The prospective will maker phones the solicitor to make an appointment and will be asked to make a voluntary donation to Will Aid instead of paying the usual fee. In 2014 the suggested donation was £95 for a single basic will and £150 for a pair of mirror wills. Service available: Working days throughout November (dependent on individual solicitor’s hours available). The money raised is shared by the nine participating charities: ActionAid, Age UK, British Red Cross, Christian Aid, NSPCC, Save the Children, Sightsavers, SCIAF (Scotland), Trocaire (NI). Every adult can make a will with Will Aid. You don’t need to be over 55 years old.
