Like the previous government, the current government are intent on making changes to the welfare benefits system. Their latest consultation focuses on PIP (Personal Independence Payment).

Merton CIL’s excellence is recognised after being re-awarded the Advice Quality Standard (AQS) with no corrective actions.

We are delighted that our Access Champions have been shortlisted, and we look forward to the awards ceremony on 4 June.

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.

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

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

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

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

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