Merton CIL’s Impact on Merton Council’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy

07 May 2024

Last month, the final version of the Council's EDI Strategy was published and we are happy to share that many of our ideas have helped to shape it.

Merton CIL attends Inclusion London's Mayoral Hustings

02 April 2024

On the 9th April 2024, Inclusion London held its Mayoral Hustings in Westminster. Our team went along to connect with other Disabled people’s organisations and Disabled Londoners to urge candidates to push for a more accessible, inclusive, and equitable London.

Merton CIL awarded £31,250 from The Evening Standard's Dispossessed Fund

16 January 2024

We are delighted to be one of the eight charities awarded a £31,250 grant by the Evening Standard's Dispossessed Fund. The Evening Standard raised £250,000 in their Winter Survival Appeal.

Access Champion Liz makes Wimbledon Common more accessible!

03 January 2024

Liz worked with Wimbledon Common rangers to establish accessible routes.

Merton CIL’s Response to Merton Council’s Consultation on 2024/2025 Budget

03 January 2024

We would like to see free care in people's homes, more accessible housing and a focus on increasing accessibility.

Merton CIL’s Access Champions make Wimbledon more #incLOOsive for all.

21 December 2023

We are delighted that a new Changing Places Toilet (CPT) has been installed in the new Wimbledon Quarter Shopping Centre.

Merton CIL's Holiday Opening Hours

15 December 2023

You can find out more about when we will close and reopen below.

Tell us how we can make advice work and trainee positions more attractive to Deaf and Disabled people!

30 June 2023

Merton Centre for Independent Living and 4 other Deaf and Disabled People’s Organisations (DDPOs) have received funding build upon our current advice services. Part of this work will involve recruiting to part-time trainee advice work roles.

Merton Centre for Independent Living wins Equity, Diversity & Inclusion award at The UK Charity Governance Awards 2023.

22 June 2023

Merton Centre for Independent Living (Merton CIL) won the award for ‘Board Equity, Diversity and Inclusion’ at The UK Charity Governance Awards.