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Volunteer Recruitment Day

A chance to discuss volunteering with Citizens Advice York to improve the lives of others across the city.  All welcome  16th November in West Offices (the Council Offices) York from 10am to 4pm.  Come to reception and ask for us! 

GamCare – Gambling Support Drop-in

Citizens Advice York is working with GamCare – the specialist local service supporting those who have been affected by their own gambling or the gambling of someone they know (a loved one for example) – to offer a new drop-in service with a GamCare advisor, providing free, confidential support and advice for everyone. The drop-in […]

IDAS monthly drop-in

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 […]

Are you in control of your finances?

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 […]

Ghost Broking: Is Your Insurance Legit?

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 […]

Could you save money on your water bill?

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 […]

£150 Council Tax Energy Rebate

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

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 […]