Toryglen Law & Money Advice Centre is a community-controlled legal service providing free, independent advice and representation to residents of South East Glasgow. Specializing in social welfare law, the centre stands out for its dedicated focus on housing, debt, employment, and welfare rights, with particular expertise in supporting vulnerable groups including those facing homelessness, disability discrimination, and domestic abuse.
Operating as part of a network of advice centres including Castlemilk and Gorbals locations, the organization employs solicitors and advisers committed to accessible, client-centered support. Their approach includes not only legal representation but also practical assistance such as online application support for Universal Credit and community education. They primarily assist individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds, ensuring early intervention in cases involving eviction, debt crisis, or benefit entitlements.
Services Offered
- Housing advice and homelessness assistance
- Defending evictions and rent arrears representation
- Mortgage arrears advice and ejection defense
- Social security and welfare benefits advice
- Universal Credit application assistance and online form support
- Debt advice and negotiation with creditors
- Debt Payment Programme arrangements
- Bankruptcy applications
- Employment law advice and representation
- Employment Tribunal representation
- Women’s rights advocacy
- Criminal Injuries Compensation for domestic abuse cases
- Disability rights advice
- Anti-discrimination cases
- Internet skills training for accessing online services
The centre serves clients across South East Glasgow, with physical locations in Castlemilk, Toryglen, and Gorbals. Services are provided free of charge, and support is available in English, with a focus on empowering local communities through legal education and advocacy.
