Our specialist advisors, and our dedicated volunteers, provide extensive support for clients with issues around welfare benefits and tax credits, including universal credit.

We can help you to increase personal and family income by supporting you to access the benefits you are entitled to. We take into account your needs, challenges and aspirations and work with you to reach a positive conclusion. We support people to overcome the challenges they face, make informed decisions and move towards a more stable and secure future. We are creating communities that are ready, knowledgeable and able to identify and overcome barriers.

I need help filling out Benefit, Tax Credit, Housing Application, Mandatory Reconsideration, or an Appeal form

If you need assistance with filling out a form please contact us at advice@community-links.org or on 0207 473 9681, or visit us at 105 Barking Road, London, E16 4HQ

Unfortunately, we cannot help with Disability Living Allowance, Personal Independence Payment, Attendance Allowance forms.

We can assist with:

  • Welfare Benefit and Tax Credit Forms, including online Universal Credit Applications
  • Completing a form so that you can appeal a decision

I need help filling out a Discretionary Housing Payment form

If you need assistance with filling out a Discretionary Housing Payment form please contact us at advice@community-links.org, or on 0207 473 9681, or visit us at 105 Barking Road, London, E16 4HQ, for an appointment.

I need Representation

We offer advice and assistance for Mandatory Reconsiderations. Please contact us at advice@community-links.org, or on 0207 473 9681, or visit us at 105 Barking Road, London, E16 4HQ, for an appointment.

We cannot support clients with appeals representation concerning Employment Support Allowance (ESA) or Personal Independence Payment (PIP) decisions.

Welfare Benefits Casework

We offer help with welfare benefits advice and casework. Please contact us at advice@community-links.org, or on 0207 473 9681, or visit us at 105 Barking Road, London, E16 4HQ, for an appointment.

Benefits Checks

If you require a benefits check to advise you of your entitlement, you can contact advice@community-links.org, or check your entitlement on the Turn2us website.

I need a Food Bank voucher

We operate an emergency food support service (‘Foodbank’). We no longer provide food bank vouchers for other Newham foodbanks.