Dealing with damp in rented homes Damp and mould has built up in our home over the winter. It started around thewindows but now it’s spread. I’ve been chasing our letting agency, who say they’llspeak to our landlord but there’s been no action and I’m really worried about how thismight affect our health. Our tenancy […]
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Ex-volunteers! Come to celebrate 50 years of Citizens Advice Ipswich Citizens Advice Ipswich is putting a call out to former volunteers and staff to invite them to celebrate their 50th Anniversary on Thursday 28 November at Ipswich Town Hall. The charity is holding its Annual General Meeting and really hopes that people who were involved […]
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Want to make changes to how you spend your money? Sometimes tackling your finances can feel overwhelming, but small steps can make a big difference. #TalkMoney week starts on the 4th and we’re encouraging people to do 1 thing: plan ahead. When you’re shopping for goods and services Budgeting and tracking Future expenses Savings Building […]
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Ask Citizens Advice: avoiding Christmas debt My children love Christmas and they’re already picking extra treats off the shelf when we go shopping, and telling me what presents they want. I really want to make it a special time for them, but times are tough and I can’t help worrying about overspending and getting into […]
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Interview with Tom Griffin, Chair of Trustees We are very excited to introduce you all to our new Chair of Trustees, Tom Griffin, who has taken over from Stuart Pinnell. We are very thankful for Stuart’s leadership of the Trustee Board after the sad untimely death of Sophie Meudec, our former Chair. While Tom gets […]
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Funding to transform lives through Ipswich Energy Caseworker Project As part of its multi-streamed Income Maximisation team, Citizens Advice Ipswich piloted an energy advice project to help vulnerable people experiencing fuel poverty funded by The Cadent Foundation. After this pilot which demonstrated valuable and life-changing work by the caseworkers, the funding for the project has been […]
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Citizens Advice Ipswich was delighted that three case workers ran the Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon on Sunday 22 September, cheered on by volunteers and colleagues and the Ipswich crowds across the town. All three are experienced and regular runners who have totted up 24 half marathons between them, both in this country and abroad. The crowds […]
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Running the Ipswich Half Marathon to raise funds for us Three case workers from Citizens Advice Ipswich are taking part in the Larking Gowen Ipswich Half Marathon on Sunday 22 September at 9.30am, cheered on by volunteers and colleagues who will be raising funds for the Charity. All three are experienced and regular runners who […]
Continue ReadingAre you missing out on Pension Credit? Over a hundred thousand households across the East of England are missing out on Pension Credit, losing £3,900 a year on average. Citizens Advice Ipswich wants to make sure families in the Ipswich area are supporting their loved ones to check their entitlement to this vital welfare benefit. Following […]
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Welcome to our new Chair of Trustees The Trustee Board are pleased to announce the appointment of Tom Griffin LLB as the new Chair of Trustees at Citizens Advice Ipswich, with effect from August 2024. Tom Griffin, incoming Chair said: “I am delighted to be joining Citizens Advice Ipswich. It’s an honour to have been appointed […]
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