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Delivering Advice, Information and Legal Representation Services

An integrated network of advice services

For London's migrant refugee communities

About BAN

The Black & Minority Ethnic Advice Network (BAN) is an integrated network of advice services, delivered for and by the people from London's migrant refugee communities.

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BAN Members

BAN members provide advice through drop-in sessions, appointments, telephone, or home visits. BAN members have access to interpreters and translators, to provide services in community languages. Click below for a list of all BAN member agencies across London.

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The Black & Minority Ethic Advice Network (BAN)

The Black & Minority Ethnic Advice Network (BAN) is facilitated by AdviceUK

The aims of BAN are:

  • to promote access to good quality, culturally appropriate advice services to all Londoners
  • to promote, foster, develop and encourage closer working relationships amongst partner organisations
  • to provide a voice for the BME-led advice sector in London, and assist and influence policy and decision-making where it affects the work of the sector

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Tax Credit Renewal Campaign

HMRC have launched their Tax Credit Renewal Campaign and have produced a partner toolkit for those agencies wishing to support the Campaign. Renew your tax credits today The deadline for renewing your tax credits claim is fast approaching. To continue receiving tax credits, you need to renew your claim by 31 July. It’s really important that you get your claim in soon to avoid the rush and risk missing the deadline. Renewing online at www.gov.uk/managetaxcredits is quick and easier than ever before. You can renew straight away using the information in your renewals pack. Do it today for peace of...

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