We believe that working within communities to activate and uphold rights is the most effective way to tackle both the drivers of issues and the issues themselves, thereby preventing intractable and often cyclical challenges. Our partnership work is at the centre of our strategy:
Our work is made possible because of the dedication and commitment of a network of partners.
This support and collaboration enables us to reach into communities to help people who are socially excluded and marginalised. Enabling people to understand and access their rights is changing lives in Coventry and Birmingham.
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Funded by Coventry Building Society, the Law Centre employs two support workers to help vulnerable clients to not only solve their immediate legal issue but to take a holistic approach to addressing underlying issues, enabling them to move from a position of crisis to a point of stability. Read more
We provide legal advice and support to vulnerable EU citizens with complex cases, as well as providing a weekly clinic to support people with their applications as part of the Home Office EU Settlement Scheme. Read more
Funded by Access To Justice Foundation the Law Centre's family team runs a duty scheme at Coventry Magistrates Court, to improve the speed and the ability of clients to achieve justice; and expert triage and early support for disadvantaged women in Coventry in family and social welfare law Read more
The Health Justice Partnership is an embedded community project which aims to address the complex legal needs, digital exclusion and the health and wellbeing of the citizens of Coventry and Nuneaton by reducing the health inequalities faced by those living within identified priority areas. Read more
In partnership with the University of Warwick and Law for Life this 18 month project has provided evidence of the legal needs that have emerged in the wake of the pandemic and the impact of increasing reliance on digital technology. It contributes to a greater understanding of the role of public legal education (PLE) in improving access to justice for marginalised groups. Read more
In partnership with Grapevine Coventry & Warwickshire, we have formed the Coventry Poverty Alliance, bringing together more than 60 organisations in the voluntary, community, faith and statutory sector who work on the front line responding to the cost-of-living crisis. Read more
Funded by Coventry Building Society and in partnership with Coventry City Council, the law centre provided legal advocacy and advice to Coventry residents subject to the benefits cap Read more
Central England Law Centre partnership with Birmingham & Solihull Women’s Aid, Red Cross, Baobab, Roshni and Refugee & Migrant Centre to form a domestic violence network to better support and secure improved outcomes for women with No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) seeking protection from their abusive partners. Read more
We work closely with local universities to develop opportunities for students to benefit from ‘clinical legal education’, while providing capacity to support strategic litigation and furthering our objective to nurture future talent and encourage young people to focus on social welfare law. Read more
The Migrant Rights in the Community Project aims to protect and promote the rights of migrant families and children and aid them in overcoming various legal barriers by establishing a connection with organisations in Coventry which act as the first point of contact for the migrant families. Read more
With funding from the Smallwood Trust we are working in partnership with women’s organisations in Coventry to improve economic outcomes for women by providing joined up front line support. Read more