Migrant friendly cities

MiFriendly Cities is a project funded by the EU under the Urban Innovative Actions umbrella, which covers projects all across Europe running between 2018-2021.

In the Midlands it is run by the Local Authorities of Coventry, Birmingham and Wolverhampton together with Coventry University, the Coventry and Wolverhampton Refugee Centres, Central England Law Centre, MigrationWork and MigrantVoice and Interserve.

The aim is to improve outcomes for migrants in the Midlands: Improved employment, skills, self-employment, health screening and rights knowledge.

Central England Law Centre offers rights based education in schools with aim of equipping young people with the knowledge they need to make sure they have the right immigration papers. We will provide legal health checks for those taking part in other parts of the project, to make sure they are aware of their rights and have knowledge or help to fix difficulties.

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Law Centre joins with over 250 charities to share concerns about Rwanda Bill

In response to Parliament passing the Rwanda Bill Central England Law Centre has signed a letter to the Prime Minister with over 250 organisations who share concerns that the Bill is attack on human rights
Central England Law Centre Board Trustees

As a registered charity and company limited by guarantee, we have a board of dedicated trustees who share ultimate responsibility for how our governance and how the overall organisation is managed and run. We're now seeking to strengthen our Board through the recruitment of one or more new trustees who will bring their unique blend of skills, experience and knowledge to ultimately benefit our communities across Coventry and Birmingham.
Home Office amends rules to include partners with pre-settled status within scheme of support for survivors of domestic violence

In response to the Law Centre's case, the Home Office has now amended the immigration rules to include partners with pre-settled status within the new scheme of support for migrant victims of domestic abuse.
CELC Response to Ministry of Justice Review of Civil Legal Aid

The Law Centre submits response to the Ministry of Justice’s call for evidence in the ongoing Review of Civil Legal Aid as part of our mission to ensure access to justice for all.

Migrant Advice Portal

AMIF Project
Migrant Rights in the Community

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.
Rights in Peril Project

The Rights in Peril Project, in partnership with the Baring Foundation, set out to explore the impact of Care Act Easements under the Coronavirus Act 2020 on access to adult social care.
Central England Law Centre backs campaign to lift June deadline for EU Settlement Scheme

Central England Law Centre joins coalition of charities calling on West Midlands mayoral candidates to back proposals to extend deadline for EU Settlement Scheme.
Getting creative during COVID: linking with schools

CELC works with schools during lockdown across the West Midlands to help migrants access their legal rights.
About the EU Settlement Scheme
Case secures right for students with humanitarian protection to access University home fee status and student finance

This case paves the way for people granted humanitarian protection to apply successfully for home fees status and student finance pending the government’s amendment of the regulations.
Mother and Child Project

Upholding the legal rights of pregnant women and young mothers who are or have been in the care system. Download free resources and access short tutorials on the legal framework for the support and protection of vulnerable children and care leavers.
Advice for Families

Since 2015, we have supported over 600 of the most vulnerable families in Coventry with legal advice through this project. It has demonstrated that specialist legal advice resolves problems for parents enabling them to provide a stable home for their family.
SIFA Fireside

SIFA work with some of the most vulnerable adults in society: those experiencing homelessness or who are vulnerably-housed. Last year we helped 162 people - mostly with welfare benefit issues and problems relating to their immigration status.