Citizens Advice York is working with IDAS – the specialist local service supporting those experiencing domestic abuse (abuse from a family member or current / former partner) – to offer a monthly drop-in for anyone that might benefit from IDAS’s service. The drop-in operates on the first Wednesday of every month, 9:30am-12:30pm, at West Offices […]
Now, more than ever, it’s crucial to be in control of our finances. With the cost of living increasing, more and more people may find themselves in situations where theway they usually manage their money needs to change and adapt to their circumstances. What can I do? There are lots of ways we can look […]
Our CEO recently spoke to ITV Calendar news about ‘Ghost Broking’. This is the practice of selling fake insurance (commonly car insurance) – where scammers offer supposedly competitive insurance rates, often online, but don’t give you legitimate insurance in return. You can find more information about Ghost Brokers on the IFB website. How do I […]
With the cost of living rising, it’s as important as ever to save money where we can. Did you know there are a few simple ways that lots of people can reduce their water bill? Are you in one of these groups, and paying more than £421 per year for water? Low income In receipt […]
Updated 23rd May 2022 If you live in – and pay Council Tax & energy bills for – a Council Tax band A-D property, you will be due a £150 rebate (payment) this year. If you pay your Council Tax by Direct Debit The £150 should have been automatically credited to the bank account from […]
The energy price cap will increase on 1st April 2022. A few tips: If you’re on a non-smart prepayment meter, most suppliers have indicated (to be confirmed – see link below) that their customers won’t move on to the new (higher) rate for electricity until the first time they top up after the end of […]
If you are on a low income / in receipt of means-tested benefits such as Universal Credit or Pension Credit, you could get £140 off your electricity bill for winter 2021-2022 under the Warm Home Discount Scheme. The money is paid in the form of a one-off discount on your electricity bill, between October and […]
On 18 February 2021 our CEO was featured in a York Press article criticising poor local housing, available here. Inadequate housing is an issue of increasing concern in York, where rent costs are extraordinarily high for the region compared to the city’s comparatively low wages. Fiona Derbyshire, CAY’s CEO, was quoted in the following passage: […]
When? Thursday 10 June from 7-8pm. Where? The event will be held online via Zoom. What? Digital exclusion is not new – but with a nation now reliant on technology for social interaction it is an increasing concern. Disparities in income, age and whether a person has disabilities all affect whether they own or are […]
