Merton CIL responds to Merton Council’s Housing Delivery Consultation

17 August 2020

Merton CIL has responded to the council's consultation about the delivery of new housing in the borough as part of the development of the local plan for the next 10 years.

An open letter to stores in Merton about how they can remain accessible and inclusive for Deaf and Disabled people whilst enforcing mandatory face coverings.

05 August 2020

Our Vice Chair Gina Vettese has penned an open letter to stores based in Merton reiterating that not all Deaf and Disabled people are able to wear face coverings and it is important that organisation's are understanding of this. The letter also expresses concern about how the mandatory wearing of face coverings may affect local Deaf and Disabled people.

The Aviva Community fund helps Merton CIL to raise £1,000 to keep its work supporting Deaf and Disabled people going.

17 July 2020

We are delighted to announce that Merton CIL has raised £1,000 via the Aviva Community Fund.

The quality of Merton CIL’s work is recognised after being re-awarded the Advice Quality Standard.

17 July 2020

We are pleased to announce that Merton CIL was recently re-awarded the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) for the third time.

Merton CIL stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in the fight for equality.

09 July 2020

As an organisation that is committed to challenging discrimination and inequality, Merton CIL stands in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement and Black communities in the UK and worldwide. We are hopeful that we can all come together and achieve real change. Our organisation will listen, learn and understand. We will address the needs of Disabled people who have lived experience of exclusion and discrimination because they are Black and Disabled – which is referred to as intersectional discrimination. We will support people to speak up about issues that matter most to them and help make change happen.

Deadline Extended - We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Deaf or Disabled person to join our busy Advice & Advocacy Team as a Caseworker

01 July 2020

We are seeking to recruit a highly motivated Deaf or Disabled person to join our busy advice & advocacy team as a caseworker, specialising in welfare benefits and low income.

Work With Us - We are seeking to recruit two highly motivated Deaf or Disabled people to the following posts in our busy Advice & Advocacy Team: Caseworker & Trainee Caseworker

15 June 2020

We are seeking to recruit two highly motivated Deaf or Disabled people to the following posts in our busy Advice & Advocacy Team: Caseworker (Welfare Benefits and Low Income) and Trainee Caseworker (Community Care and Personal Independence Payment) Closing date for applications: 11pm Tuesday 30 June 2020

Merton CIL say farewell and thank you to departed CEO Tom Lichy

11 June 2020

We are writing to inform you that our Chief Executive Officer, Tom Lichy, left the organisation with effect from 1 May 2020. We hope you will join us in wishing Tom well for the future and we thank him for his service to the organisation. In light of Tom's departure, we have reviewed our management structure and are excited to announce a new co-managed structure, drawing on the strengths of our highly experienced senior management team to take the organisation forward in the next phase of our planned growth and development.

CIL Matters Newsletter - April 2020 - Issue 24

09 April 2020

Our CIL Matters newsletter is out! If you are a member or supporter our newsletter should be in your inbox. This edition of CIL Matters includes: Service and Craftivism and Chat updates, Information on The Coronavirus Act & what it means for Disabled people, coronavirus support information, why we support a National Independent Living service, views from our members/supporters and lots more!

Coronavirus Bill and Disabled people

23 March 2020

Merton CIL believes that the Coronavirus Bill presents a threat to the health and wellbeing of Disabled people at this difficult time, and in the most serious circumstances could threaten people's lives.