Blogs

It’s understandable to feel anxious about energy bills at this time of year. If you’re struggling to afford your bills, it’s important to act quickly; support is available and there are things you can do to ensure you’re not overpaying. The first thing is to contact your energy supplier – they’re responsible for helping you…

I’ve just returned to work after a long time out of the workforce and I’m slightly embarrassed to say I don’t understand what all the different sections of my payslip refer to. How do I know what each means? Payslips contain lots of information which can be overwhelming at first but are important to understand.…

I got a text asking me to click on a link to reschedule a parcel delivery I’d missed. I was waiting for a parcel from Royal Mail at the time, so I clicked on the link and was asked to make a payment. Luckily, my daughter told me the text is a scam and to…

Our core team is the beating heart of our service and the additional volunteers who have joined us are helping us to get fighting fit for the help people across the Ipswich area need a this time of shrinking budgets and rising prices. We asked a couple of recent volunteer recruits how their training is…

How does 2024-25 look now that it is over? In our 50th anniversary year Citizens Advice Ipswich made a huge difference to the people of Ipswich. I am pleased to say we achieved record income gains for our clients across all the teams. Obviously, this is great news for our clients, but it is also worth remembering that…

With energy, water and broadband bills on the rise, it’s getting increasingly difficult for many people to cover their expenses. It’s important to know you’re not alone in finding things difficult and that financial support might be available to help ease the burden. Checking benefits eligibility A significant number of eligible people don’t claim the…

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 agreement isn’t up for six months,…

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…

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 debt. What can I do to…

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 to grips with the task ahead of…