Why volunteer with us? 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 […]
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Nicky Willshere, CEO, shares her highlights in this Q & A Our year in numbers 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 […]
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As consumers start to budget for the higher prices which kicked in from the start of April across bills including energy, water and broadband, those on the lowest incomes are running out of options. Citizens Advice research shows that households in the lowest 10% for income already spend around two fifths (41%) of their earnings […]
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I’m worried about my debt and rising bills, and I want to know what support is available. Do you have any advice on managing rising costs and what to do if you fall into debt? With energy, water and broadband bills on the rise, it’s getting increasingly difficult for many people to cover their expenses. […]
Continue ReadingI’ve recently found myself living alone after the breakdown of my relationship. My council tax bill is due soon, and I’m worried I won’t be able to afford to pay it on my own. I’m already struggling to cover the cost of my other bills. What can I do? You’re not alone in worrying about […]
Continue ReadingDealing 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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