Since Vinbrooke Support Services opened in 2009, the legal advisory firm has expanded not only its services but its team.

They now have a solicitor, two legal advisers and an immigration adviser.

Initially the firm, in Harmer Street, Gravesend, wanted to help those who were unable to access legal services in the community, so they could pay small fees without having to face expensive solicitor bills.

Through that, they have been able to develop the concept to become a law firm.

The company offers advice on debt support, family, property and immigration.

Heading up the firm, legal adviser Prince Adewale Adeola said: “We are a community friendly business which helps many people access justice without the fee tag of the conventional solicitor’s office.”

Vinbrooke Support Services is one of the entrants in the Dartford and Gravesham Business Awards. This year’s award sponsors are Dartford council, Gravesham council, Barnes Roffe, Kent Business School (University of Kent), the KM Group (Dartford Messenger and Gravesend Messenger), Lloyds Bank, Thomson Snell and Passmore, Edinburgh House and the University of Greenwich.

Entries have now closed. The winner will be announced later this year.