Don’t Let Them Cut What We Can’t Afford to Lose: Sign the Petition and Have Your Say on PIP

01 May 2026

The Government is currently reviewing PIP (Personal Independence Payment) – the main benefit that helps Disabled people cover the extra costs of daily life. This is called the Timms Review – after the Minister of State for Social Security and Disability, Stephen Timms.

Craftivism and Chat From Home - Get Involved

22 April 2026

We are creating a collective artwork showing how different lived experiences and perspectives sit side by side within one community.

Join our team! We are hiring a Trainee Caseworker

17 March 2026

Are you keen to support work pushing for social change? We have an exciting opportunity to join our team.

Deputy CEO David Jenkins to Stand Down from Role

10 February 2026

After 7 years at Merton CIL, David Jenkins will stand down from the Deputy CEO role on 31 March 2026

New Leadership at Merton CIL

10 February 2026

We are delighted to announce the appointment of Estifanos Habteselassie as Chair and Kirstin Hellard as Vice Chair of Merton CIL’s Board of Trustees and Charlet Wilson as CEO.

Thank you and Farewell, Amanda Edwards

10 February 2026

We are sad to announce that our long-standing Co-Chair Amanda Edwards, stood down from her role at our AGM in November 2025.

Advice Service Update - Reopening on 19 January 2026

15 January 2026

Our Advice Service will reopen on 19 January 2026 offering support for benefits‑related cases only.

Our Response to Merton Council’s Draft Walking and Cycling Strategy

12 December 2025

Our brilliant Access Champions contributed earlier this year to the Council’s work on their Walking and Cycling Strategy. The Council then asked residents to comment on it and we submitted an organisational response.

Our Response to Merton Council's Budget Consultation 2026-27

09 December 2025

The Council recently asked local residents to share their views on how they should spend their budget in the year ahead. We submitted an organisational response. Read more below

Merton CIL's Opening Times From 24 Dec 2025 to 2 Jan 2026

01 December 2025

Our team take a well deserved break as the year ends. Read more about our opening times and where you can get support while we are closed below