Merton CIL will close from 3pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025. We will reopen at 9am on Friday 2 January 2026. 

Our general enquires telephone line will close at 2pm on Wednesday 24 December 2025. 

Please see below for organisations that can provide you with support whilst we are closed.

See here for a list of useful contacts and infomation

Mind's Mental Health and Christmas Resources 

You can also contact: 

Shelter: 0808 800 4444

This free helpline is open 8am-8pm on weekdays and 8am-5pm on weekends, 365 days a year. You should use this line if you: have nowhere to sleep or might be homeless soon; have somewhere to sleep but nowhere to call home; are/could be at risk of harm.

Samaritans: 116 123

This free helpline is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. You can use this line if you are experiencing mental health issues, having family problems, or are isolated or lonely. 

London Borough of Merton out-of-hours services (through Sutton Council): 0208 770 5000

Alone at Christmas?

The Alexandra Pub, Wimbledon

If you are facing the prospect of a Christmas on your own and would like a free Christmas dinner at The Alexandra (pub), turn up at any time between 12pm and 3pm on Christmas Day.

The address is 33 Wimbledon Hill Rd, SW19 7NE.

Vestry Hall, Mitcham

For a free Christmas dinner at Vestry Hall on Christmas Day, book a place by calling or texting Mary, who is part of an organisation called 'Churches Together in Mitcham', on 07933 861726, or by emailing bookings.xmaslunch@gmail.com

The address is Vestry Hall, 336 London Road, Mitcham, CR4 3UD