Benefits advice services

There are a number of local advice providers who offer free, impartial and confidential advice to Lambeth residents about welfare benefits, debt, and income maximisation. 

One-off advice and guidance

The following providers offer one-off free, impartial and confidential advice to anyone. 

Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth

Phone: 0800 254 0298 (Monday to Friday, 10am to 4pm) 
Online formCitizens Advice Merton and Lambeth contact us form 
In-person: 91 Kennington Lane, London SE11 4HQ

  • Monday: 10am to midday and 1pm to 3pm
  • Tuesday: Pre-booked appointments only
  • Wednesday: 10am to midday and 1pm to 3pm
  • Thursday to Sunday: Closed

Website: Citizens Advice Merton and Lambeth

Age UK Lambeth

Especially helpful for over 55 year olds.

Phone: 0333 360 3700 
Emailinfo@ageuklambeth.org  
Website: Age UK Lambeth

Norwood and Brixton Food Bank

Phone: 07722 121108 
Emailnorwoodfoodbank@btinternet.com 
In-person:

  • Immanuel and St Andrew's Church, 452 Streatham High Rd, SW16 3PY. Tuesday, midday to 2pm.
  • Brixton Hill Methodist Church, Elm Park, SW2 2TX. Wednesday, 11am to 1pm.
  • Vauxhall Hope Church, 105 Tyers Street, SE11 5HS. Wednesday, 11:30am to 1:30pm.
  • Emmanuel Church, 96 Clive Rd, West Dulwich, SE21 8BU. Thursday, 11am to 2pm.

Website: Norwood and Brixton Food Bank

Kata Kata

Especially helpful for welfare benefits and other applications support. 

Phone: 020 3490 1160 
Email: admin@katakatabrixton.com 
In-person: 132A Brixton Hill, London SW2 1RS. Monday to Friday, 11am to 5pm. 
Website: Kata Kata

South East London Mind

Phone: 020 8159 8355 (Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm)
Emailinfols@selmind.org.uk 
Website: South East London Mind

Spires

Especially helpful for people experiencing homelessness or at risk of homelessness, and for vulnerable women.

Phone: 020 8696 0943  
Email: info@spires.org.uk 
In-person: 

  • St Leonard’s Church, 8 Tooting Bec Gardens, SW16 1RB. Monday and Thursday, 9am to 11:30am.
  • St Luke’s Church, 13 Norwood High St, SE27 0DT. Tuesday and Friday, 9am to 11:30am.

Website: Spires