A coalition of community activists and individuals working in advice, mainly in Hackney. Phone or email londoncoalitionagainstpoverty@gmail.com.

Has been providing welfare services, and social and cultural events for over 50 years. Ring for service times.

Housing advice for people on low income. Free legal advice – call or see website.

Referral-only winter night shelter and year-round NEWday centre for homeless people in Newham, with extended Advocacy services and life-skills workshops. Office hours: Monday to Sunday, 9am-2:30pm.

Free advice clinics. Covers debt, employment, housing, benefits etc. Initial advice, written advice and form-filling. For residents of Tower Hamlets and surrounding boroughs. More info from the website: www.ideastore.co.uk/visit-us/idea-store-chrisp-street Clinics are drop-in so an appointment is not required. In addition, PopLaw provide a remote service by email and by telephone. Every second Tuesday, 6.15 to 8.15pm. See schedule on the website, by email, or on the phone.

A comprehensive and holistic range of support services for people living with and affected by HIV as well as HIV and STI testing, prevention and outreach. Practical and emotional support and advice by HELPLINE (020 7791 2855) for people living with or affected by HIV. Peer support, social/support groups, psychology services for women, creative classes and counselling available. To access the service fill a self-referral online here: www.positiveeast.org.uk/our-services/self-referral-portal

Free legal advice drop-in clinic. No appointment needed. Covers children, domestic violence, employment, housing, benefits etc. Advice sessions run every other Tuesday evening between 8pm and 9.30pm in Richmond. See the website for schedule. Preferred method of contact for any enquiries is by email or by visit.

Relieves poverty, hardship, and distress of the socially and economically disadvantaged without discrimination. Counselling for women, youth and underprivileged people. Cultural classes. Check the website or email for more information. Closed Mondays and weekends.

Since 1987, SPEAR has offered services to thousands of homeless and vulnerable people in and around Richmond, successfully transforming lives and supporting many of their service users to the point that they have achieved total independence. A number of services and resources are listed on the website.

Sufra is a charity in north west London that prevents hunger, fights poverty and builds community. Coordinates a food bank & community kitchen in Brent, supporting disadvantaged individuals and families suffering food poverty in NW London. Phone or visit. Food bank address and opening times: Sufra NW London 160 Pitfield Way, NW10 0PW. TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS 11AM - 3PM. The community kitchen serves free, freshly-cooked, 2 or 3 course hot meals. It runs Mondays, Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 6PM TO 8PM at New Horizons Centre, 1 Robson Avenue, NW10 3SG.