January 20th 2020 is the first day of Big Energy Saving Week (BESW); a national campaign to promote getting a better deal on your energy bills through switching your supplier or your tariff to a cheaper deal.
As in previous years, this campaign is a partnership between Citizens Advice,
Press Release: New Leader for City Charity
As a Coventry charity enters into its 80th year, Coventry Citizens Advice has found a new Chair to lead the charge in supporting those in need across the city. Jayne Murphy, accepted the Chair position after a competitive recruitment process held earlier in the year and was formally voted into […]
Press Release – Coventry Citizens Advice wins prestigious national award for tackling food poverty.
Release Date: 3 December 2019 Coventry Citizens Advice wins prestigious national award for tackling food poverty. Coventry Citizens Advice has won a prestigious national award for their work in Coventry food banks. The Resilience project was developed in partnership with the Trussell Trust across a number of food banks within […]
Consumer Advice: Citizens Advice top tips for safe and savvy consumers on ‘Black Friday’.
In the last year, Citizens Advice consumer service has dealt with almost half a million consumer-related issues like faulty washing machines, undelivered parcels and fake designer goods. Over 50,000 of these were during November 2018, by far the busiest month for the consumer service. Black Friday and Cyber Monday mark […]
Press Release: Citizens Advice 80th Anniversary
More people turning to Citizens Advice as the service marks its 80th year Coventry Citizens Advice reveals welfare benefits was its top local issue last year, with 8,931 people turning to its advisers for help. Citizens Advice is celebrating 80 years of service across England and Wales on 4 September […]
Press Release: Benefits Appeals
Welfare reform has meant changes for many people claiming benefits. The welfare benefit system is complicated. It’s easy for both claimants and officials to make mistakes that lead to serious problems and a loss of money. Advice Services in Coventry can provide FREE advice to help with these problems. Kate Algate, Chief […]
Citizens Advice Launch New Scams Action Project
Citizens Advice today launched its new Scams Action project offering support to those who feel vulnerable to online scams. Funded through a donation from Martin Lewis, of ‘moneysavingexpert’ fame, this project will specifically support those hit by online scams. If you think that you have found an online scam, have […]
Scams awareness campaign 2019
Citizens Advice launches national scams awareness campaign 2019
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Scams are many and varied, with increasing complexity and sophistication. By arming people with the knowledge they need to recognise a scam, they can protect themselves and those around them, preventing harm in the first place.
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Press Release
Today Coventry Citizens Advice has launched a new service called “Help to Claim” for those who need help to apply for Universal Credit in Coventry. People will now be able to get support from the charity as they submit their Universal Credit application to get their first full payment. Help […]
Big Energy Saving Week 2019: ‘Check, Switch, Save’.
January 21st 2019 is the first day of Big Energy Saving Week (BESW); a national campaign to promote getting a better deal on your energy bills through switching your supplier or your tariff to a cheaper deal. As in previous years, this campaign is a partnership between Citizens Advice, CA […]