I am a single parent with two kids and I’m really worried about how I’ll afford to pay my energy bills when I have to start putting the heating and lights on more now winter is here. At the moment I just about have enough money to cover my bills but there is nothing left […]
As part of our significant partnership with one of our largest community pantries, the Community Grub Hub, we’re supporting their ambition for a wider “wraparound” service for their 200 or more weekly customers by having one of our advisers stationed there every week to provide advice and information to some of the most marginalised in […]
You are invited to attend Citizens Advice Rushmoor’s Annual General Meeting on Monday the 4th of December 2023. This will take place in the Concorde Room at the Civic Offices, Farnborough Road, Farnborough, Hants, GU14 6BT. The AGM will begin at 5:00 pm with refreshments and there will be a presentation at 5:30 pm following […]
Chief Officer – Alex Hughes reports: Rushmoor Borough Council has reviewed how they fund Council Tax Support (CTS), responding to the severe challenges faced by local people with the rising cost of living – and also taking account of evidence from Citizens Advice locally and nationally. They are proposing to change the scheme for 2024/25 […]
I do most of my shopping online. I am always on the lookout for a bargain, especially with the festive season coming up but I’m worried about scammers. What should I look for, to avoid getting caught out? You’re not alone, lots of people do their shopping online these days, it’s convenient and can save […]
Proud to be taking part in National Hate Crime Awareness Week 2023, we have produced a series of three videos, in association with Victim Support.
Speak, seek, save If you’re in debt to your energy supplier — you should speak, seek, save. It’s important to speak to your energy supplier as soon as possible. Here’s what you need to know… Speak to you energy supplier If you’re struggling to afford your bills, you should contact your supplier as soon as […]
Chief Officer – Alex Hughes reports: As a national charity, Citizens Advice as a whole is helping almost 40,000 people every month with debt issues; and seeing increases of 21% between the second and third quarters of 2023. As part of this work, it is estimated that that UK households are behind on bills to […]
Click on the links below to see the work Citizens Advice has been doing in your ward during Q2 of 2023-24:
Halloween is coming up and my children are keen to dress up for trick-or-treat. I’ve read about accidents involving costumes catching fire and I’m worried about buying an outfit that could be highly flammable. I don’t want to spoil their fun but I do want to make sure everyone is safe. How can I check […]
