Funding win for Citizens Advice LeicesterShire to support residents in Harborough

We’re delighted to announce that Citizens Advice LeicesterShire has been awarded funding from Harborough District Council to purchase four new laptops for our advice teams.

Every day, our staff and volunteers help people with some of the most pressing issues they face, from debt and benefits to housing and the rising cost of living. Reliable, modern equipment is essential to doing that well, whether we’re supporting someone in an appointment, working out in the community or picking up a case at short notice.

In 2025/26, we supported 1,840 Harborough residents with 7,743 issues. We secured financial gains of £1,192,402 for clients and managed £951,933 of debt. Our workforce supports residents right across Leicestershire, and this funding will help our team continue to deliver for people in Harborough.

Vicky Gutteridge, CEO, says: “People’s lives are improved every day when they are able to access the right advice at the right time. These laptops will help our team to continue to deliver services to residents across Harborough, and we’re very grateful to the council for supporting our work.”

About Citizens Advice LeicesterShire

Citizens Advice LeicesterShire is an independent local charity serving the communities of Leicester and Leicestershire. We help individuals resolve problems, understand their rights and improve their circumstances, while working to influence policy and create positive change.

Anyone needing advice can ring 0808 278 7970 (City) and 0808 278 7854 (County) between 9am and 4.30pm on weekdays. Non-urgent or out of hours enquiries can be made by email from our website. In addition to our advice service, we also now offer workplace support for employers.

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