Citizens Advice Richmond helps those who live, work or study in the Borough of Richmond; campaigns for positive change; provides financial education in schools
The @citizensadvice Richmond held their AGM @ExchangeTwick An asset to our Borough supported by various charitable organisations, invaluable to residents providing amongst other help, financial advice. The case studies brought home some of the pressures some residents experience!
💼 Starting the year off with a new job?
From contracts, to pay, to time off, make sure you know your rights!
Our advice can help ⤵️
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January is a good time to start budgeting.
Our budgeting tool can help you understand what you’re earning and spending, and where you might be able to cut costs ⤵️
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This year might feel more difficult than previous years, but don’t feel alone.
Here's 12 useful things to know as we head into the festive break ⤵️
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Not received your order?
You can ask the seller to:
➡️ check with the delivery company
➡️ arrange a re-delivery
➡️ cancel the order and get your money back
Read more ⤵️
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Are you struggling to pay your bills?
There’s grants and schemes to support you this winter.
Find out which benefits you’re entitled to ⤵️
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Watch out for Energy Bills Support Scheme scams!
❌ You don’t need to apply for the scheme
❌ You don’t need to give your bank details
If you get a message asking you to apply or for details - it’s a scam.
Here’s what you need to know ⤵️
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⚠️ The Energy Bills Support Scheme vouchers which prepayment customers get expire within 3 months.
Make sure you redeem yours within the time frame.
Here’s what you need to know ⤵️
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Do you have a prepayment meter that you top up at a shop or Post Office?
You’ll get the Energy Bills Support Scheme in vouchers which you need to redeem within 3 months.
Here’s what you need to know ⤵️
wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/w…
Millions of households face a financial cliff-edge face next spring. This is a key priority for the new Prime Minister.
Increasing benefits in line with inflation must be the first, but not the only step.
Read more in our blog ⤵️
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Many landlords and letting agents refuse to consider tenants as soon as they discover that they receive benefits.
This is unlawful.
We urge landlords and their letting agents to keep an open mind and treat all prospective renters fairly - #EndBenefitPrejudice now.
@CA_RMD