“We believe that knowledge empowers people to make informed decisions, gives freedom of choice and builds resilience. I hope you will feel motivated to join us in this commitment.” – Marie Anne Beere Chairperson of Trustees We’re looking for people to join our Trustee Board to help us create a fairer society as we empower […]
Narendra, one of our amazing Trustees, answers some questions about his experience here at Citizens Advice LeicesterShire, explaining why he volunteered and why you should “give it a go”! Q: Why did you volunteer as a Trustee? A: Growing up in East Africa and losing my father at the age of 10 made me realise […]
People living in Melton Mowbray and the surrounding villages can get face to face support from Citizens Advice Leicestershire in the Hope Centre on Monday mornings. Between 9.30am and 12.30pm every Monday (excluding Bank Holidays) people in the Borough of Melton can drop in to a Citizens Advice session at the Hope Centre in Melton […]
Following her re-election as Labour’s MP for Leicester West, Liz Kendall has today (26th July) visited Citizens Advice LeicesterShire to discuss their support for people across the city and Labour’s plans to tackle hardship. During the visit to the Citizens Advice offices on Granby Street, Ms Kendall met with team members and volunteers to hear […]
I enjoy working as Help to Claim Adviser because it allows me to make a positive impact on people’s lives every day, even while working remotely. The flexibility to work from anywhere gives me a great work-life balance and the opportunity to manage my time effectively. The challenges I face keep me engaged and motivated, […]
Every day, quietly, staff and volunteers from Citizens Advice LeicesterShire are busy supporting people across the city and the county to find their way forward. Working with 11,860 clients in 2023/24 on 33,546 problems, the local charity gives people the knowledge and confidence they need to manage issues such as housing, benefits, employment, immigration and […]
We are delighted to announce a generous donation of £200 from Stowe Family Law (Leicester office). This kind contribution is not just a donation: it’s a testament to the shared values and commitment we hold towards bettering the lives of individuals in our community. This donation will help us reach more people in need – […]
Money Advice Caseworker Working in the charity can be challenging but very rewarding. Here’s what Julie has to say about her role as a Money Advice Worker. How I got into a career as a Money Advice Worker I have always enjoyed helping people to try and improve their future and was self employed as […]
Access to decent affordable housing is essential to support good health and wellbeing and a good quality of life. Ongoing pressures within the housing market mean that for many, including a rising proportion of families, the only chance of a decent home is a private rented tenancy. Leicester City Council has an ambition to ensure […]
Only 3 weeks remain for EU citizens in Leicestershire to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme before the deadline Citizens Advice LeicesterShire is reminding EU citizens to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme before the deadline of 30 June 2021. Those who wish to remain in the UK need to obtain settled or pre-settled status […]
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