Resources & Support

While Mackenzie & Co offers direct legal support tailored to your individual circumstances, the following organisations also provide free, general advice and assistance. These services may complement the support you receive here or be useful for wider issues.

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Citizens Advice
Provides free, confidential, and impartial advice on a wide range of issues including housing, benefits, family matters, employment, and legal rights.
https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk

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Shelter
Offers expert advice on housing problems, including homelessness, disrepair, eviction, and tenants’ rights. Their website includes self-help tools and a free housing advice helpline.
https://www.shelter.org.uk

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StepChange
Provides free, confidential debt advice and practical solutions for dealing with financial difficulty, including managing arrears, budgeting, and debt repayment plans.
https://www.stepchange.org

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National Debtline
Free advice service offering phone and online support for people struggling with debt. Includes budgeting tools, factsheets, and sample letters.
https://www.nationaldebtline.org

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Samaritans
Offers emotional support to anyone struggling to cope, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Free to call from any phone.
https://www.samaritans.org

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Advocate (Bar Pro Bono Unit)
Matches people who need legal representation with volunteer barristers who offer their time free of charge for qualifying cases in civil, family, and tribunal law.
https://weareadvocate.org.uk

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The Daisy Chain Project
A Sussex-based charity offering legal support, advice, and protection to victims and survivors of domestic abuse.
https://www.thedaisychainproject.com