South Hams residents will now be able to get extra support from Citizens Advice as they submit their Universal Credit application to get their first full payment, including setting up an email address and UC account, filling in the online application form, confirming identity, providing evidence such as childcare costs and preparing for monthly payments. Help will be tailored to …
Universal Credit – Help to claim
Citizens Advice South Hams offer support with making a new claim for Universal Credit, from opening your account to receiving your first full payment. Their trained advisers can help you to: Set-up your Universal Credit account Complete your claim to-dos Verify your identity Make sure you’re providing the right evidence to the Jobcentre Understand what Universal Credit will mean for …
Totnes Dragon Boat Race
We are looking for crew mates for a Citizens Advice boat at this year’s Dragon Boat Challenge. The event is being held on Sunday, 14th July on the River Dart, Longmarsh, Totnes. This is a great opportunity to have a fun day down by the river with the family whilst raising funds for Citizens Advice South Hams. We plan to …
Royal visit to local advice Charity to mark its 80th Anniversary
HRH the Princess Royal visited Totnes on Monday to help Citizens Advice celebrate its 80th anniversary this year. As she toured the charity’s Follaton offices with CEO Janie Moor the Princess talked to some of the volunteers and staff that work for the local charity. She then presented three long service awards to: Vivienne Oxley who started working for Citizens …
Caring Town Fair 2019
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Citizens Advice South Hams Energy Advisor receives national award in the House of Commons
Lin Etherden from Citizens Advice South Hams was presented with a national Heat Hero Award at a ceremony on the 23rd January in the House of Commons. The awards are organised by fuel poverty charity National Energy Action and recognise people for going above and beyond in helping their clients to reduce their fuel bills and to stay warm and …
Local charity busier than ever with debt advice
It’s one of the busiest times of the year for debt advice and historically January 31st is the busiest day of the year for clients seeking help, according to Citizens Advice South Hams. Analysis of national data from the past 12 months reveals that on the 31st January 2018, Citizens Advice helped 2,800 people face-to-face, on the phone or via …
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Citizens Advice South Hams seek a new Trustee
Citizens Advice South Hams plays a vital role in our local community providing free, independent and impartial advice to clients on issues such as debt, benefits, fuel poverty, housing and employment. Our trustees ensure that the charity is well managed and that resources are utilised effectively and appropriately. Trustees devote time, commitment and experience to carry out this voluntary role, …
Local Charity Championing Big Energy Savings Week
“Check, Switch, Save” is the message from Citizens Advice South Hams as it prepares for its annual energy awareness campaign, which this year starts with Big Energy Saving Week (BESW) on January 21st and runs through to Fuel Poverty Awareness Day on Feb 15th. Citizens Advice is the statutory consumer champion for energy and is leading the campaign to make …