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Posts by: Alex Hughes

Tackling the Cost of Living in Rushmoor – Call to Action!

On Tuesday 28th February 2023 at 3.00 pm we will be launching our new “Cost of Living in Rushmoor” report.  This includes original research through surveying Rushmoor residents, as well as interviews, data, and analysis of how the Cost of Living has affected people in Rushmoor. Our keynote speaker at the meeting will be Dame […]

Citizens Advice Rushmoor celebrates Volunteers Week

Citizens Advice Rushmoor is calling for volunteers, as well as donations to support their training and recruitment.  As the cost-of-living crisis bites, Citizens Advice Rushmoor has seen a 58% increase in enquiries from local people struggling to stay on top of household bills. Thanks to the tireless dedication of its volunteers and staff, Citizens Advice […]

Join our Trustees to make a difference!

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals to join our Trustee Board to guide and govern our service and contribute to our sustainability and future resilience. Citizens Advice Rushmoor is an award-winning service that provides free, confidential and impartial advice, and campaigns on big issues affecting people’s lives.  As a local, independent charity, our […]

Staying Safe from 19th July

While 19th July is being talked about as “freedom day”, Citizens Advice Rushmoor’s priority remains delivering a service that is safe for everyone.  We are keeping all measures under review, and want to reassure everyone of our commitment to an environment that creates confidence and security for all. Our management team is meeting fortnightly to […]

Have your say – our Future Service Model

We are asking as many people as we can locally to let us know what YOU think our priorities should be for the future of our service.  As we emerge from a turbulent year, we have all learned a huge amount about what works, and what our clients need from us. We don’t think we […]

One Year Since the Pandemic Began

Citizens Advice Rushmoor has helped more than 11,700 people during the past year of the pandemic. The charity quickly adapted to help more people via the phone, email and webchat, and has identified Welfare Benefits, Employment and Debt as its top pandemic issues. Between 1 March 2020 and 28 February this year, it has helped […]

Two new full time trainee opportunities

We are now recruiting to the following two trainee roles which will suit people able to work and learn independently, with the motivation and empathy to make a success of these important positions Trainee Caseworker – Mental Health (permanent) Trainee Supervisor (initially for one year) Both are full time roles, starting salary c£18,710 increasing in […]

We are now recruiting Volunteers

Citizens Advice Rushmoor is always looking to strengthen and expand our team of experienced volunteers: here is some information about what is involved. We can offer you excellent training and support when you start your volunteering journey with us.  At Citizens Advice Rushmoor our volunteers deliver nearly all our public facing services. Volunteers work in […]

Two New Full Time Job Opportunities for Graduate Trainees

We are now recruiting to the following two roles – initially for one year Graduate Trainee Money Advice Caseworker Graduate Trainee Supervisor Both are full time roles, starting salary c£18,500 progressing with training completion.  If you are motivated to support vulnerable people experiencing financial hardship, and develop some great new skills at the same time, […]

Cost of Living in Rushmoor

We produced our “Cost of Living in Rushmoor” report earlier this year, based on surveys and interviews undertaken by our volunteers.  The report highlights the difficulties some people and families have in coping with the cost of living in the Borough, and builds on the evidence highlighted by our advice team. Key findings were:  Although many […]