Advocacy Services

YMCA helps residents in Walsall particularly those who may be vulnerable or marginalised, to access the services or support they need.

Our services ensure that vulnerable individuals or those facing significant barriers can navigate complex systems and by standing up for individuals who may not be able to do so themselves. These services promote equality, justice, and dignity, ensuring that everyone has a voice and the ability to make informed choices about their lives.

We work in partnership with Walsall Council as part of their Walsall Connected initiative to provide a weekly timetable of sessions in areas that are affecting members of our community.

If you need support to access online Walsall Council services, we can help.

help you to self-serve, enabling access to council online services 24/7
provide face-to-face appointment-based support for our most vulnerable customers

Download our Weekly Timetable

Apply to the Housing Support Fund

Small Street - Housing Support Fund

Name(Required)

First Last

Address(Required)

Street Address Address Line 2 City County / State / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

Email(Required)

Phone(Required)

Age(Required)

No. of adults in household(Required)

No. of children in household(Required)

Are you in receipt of a means tested benefit?(Required)

Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Pension Credit etc

Yes

Have you previously received help from the Housing Support Fund?(Required)

Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Pension Credit etc

Yes

Not sure

Council Tax Number (if known)

Summary of help you require(Required)

We will require proof of a current Council Tax bill, any Benefits received and Birth certificates of any Children within the household

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