The Centre is a local charity est in 1983 based in Hull offering members of the public a free, impartial and confidential service. Our advisers explain to people their legal rights, their options and then help them to take action. This can include practical advice, representation and negotiating on behalf of clients with councils, landlords and lenders

We are a Solicitors office and have a Legal Services Commission franchise and contract. We are able to provide a full legal advice service which where necessary, can include full legal representation under the legal help/aid scheme. Irrespective of eligibility, there is no charge for our services to the general public.

The Centre operates throughout the former Humberside region i.e. Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire.

We deal with over 4,000 enquiries per year of which, a large proportion require a high degree of involvement in terms of negotiation, representation and advocacy. The advice service covers all aspects of housing related problems, such as homelessness, rent/mortgage arrears, repairs, landlord/tenant disputes, tenants’ rights and so on.

In addition the Centre provides training courses, monitors local trends, can provide speakers and carries out research.

Our Vision-

The Centre is established for the purpose of benefiting the community in the local authority areas of Kingston upon Hull, the East Riding of Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire and North East Lincolnshire (hereinafter called the 'area of benefit').

By advancing the education of the public in matters relating to mental, physical and social welfare, especially in housing matters.

By relieving poverty.

Programmes and Activities-

To provide legal advice and assistance