Citizens Advice York, RAY, and York City of Sanctuary team up to offer free, confidential, and independent advice starting Friday, 3rd July. Accessing reliable legal guidance can be a daunting challenge for those navigating the complexities of the immigration system. To address this, a vital new community initiative is launching in York to provide free, […]
A cancer diagnosis is hard enough without the extra stress of money worries. At Citizens Advice York, we want to make sure you don’t face these financial anxieties alone. How the service helps Delivered alongside Macmillan Cancer Support, this service offers free, confidential and tailored financial advice. The specialist team is here to help you: […]
We are pleased to announce that we are extending our face-to-face drop-in hours to better serve our community. Our Monday and Thursday drop-in sessions will now open at the earlier time of 9:30 am and finish at 12:00 pm. If you are planning to visit us in person, please note these new longer opening hours. […]
We are proud to announce a significant expansion of our front-line services and volunteer team to meet rising demand across the city. Last year, our team helped 5,500+ York residents navigate complex debt, benefits, housing and employment issues. We are now scaling our operations for 2026 to ensure no one in our community faces these […]
- Author: Jerry Lai
Published: 23 December 2025
Our latest York Press feature explores the “internal bodyguard” of the nervous system that mistakes chronic stress for safety. After months of money or housing worries, our bodies adapt to survival mode, making true rest feel unfamiliar and even unsafe. At Citizens Advice York, we tackle the systemic problems that keep people stuck in high-alert. […]
- Author: Jerry Lai
Published: 22 December 2025
Please note our service schedule for the festive period: Monday 22nd Dec: Drop-in sessions running as normal Tuesday 23rd Dec: Open for pre-booked appointments only Wednesday 24th Dec – Thursday 1st Jan: CLOSED Full services will resume on Friday 2nd January, with regular drop-in sessions returning on Monday 5th January. For assistance during our festive […]
- Author: Jerry Lai
Published: 17 December 2025
We’re pleased to announce the continuation of our specialist advice service for Armed Forces serving personnel, their families, Reservists and veterans. From Mondays at West Offices, with additional venues to be announced in the New Year, our confidential, independent advisor will be available to provide tailored, one-to-one support on the issues that matter most. Whether […]
- Author: Jerry Lai
Published: 14 November 2025
The collaboration will enable Yorkshire Water to reach more customers who are struggling to manage their bills in the York area, by working with Citizens Advice York to effectively refer them to a number of support schemes being offered by the utility. The support schemes available can help to make bills more affordable and some […]
Pension Credit is a valuable benefit, providing an average of £2,677 a year to those who qualify. This is paid separately from your State Pension. Claiming Pension Credit gives you access to other support, such as Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support, social tariffs, the Warm Home Discount, reduced broadband rates, free TV licenses, lower water […]