Citizens Advice Ipswich reached 50 years of delivering service in July 2024. The AGM in November 2024 was held in Ipswich Town Hall the same venue that the initial public meeting to form Ipswich’s own Citizens Advice office was held back in 1973. In the reporting period the business undertook a year three Leadership Self-Assessment […]
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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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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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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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Long Covid continues to impact hundreds of people across Ipswich It may be four years since the outbreak of the Pandemic and for most people lives have returned to ‘normal’, but for a significant number the physical effects of Covid 19 still loom large in their lives. The lasting effects of the Pandemic have radically […]
Continue ReadingBooking a holiday abroad? How to protect yourself and prepare for the unexpected The May advice column is here and this time it’s about how to protect yourself and prepare for the unexpected when booking a holiday abroad. It comes at a time of year when many of us will be booking a summer holiday. […]
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From Adviser to Tour Guide After sixteen years as a volunteer with us, Chris F is moving on to pastures new. We asked him a few questions about his time at Citizens Advice Ipswich. In your time with us here, Chris, you have supported so many people. Our records only go back to the end […]
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Understanding your payslip I’ve just got my first payslip from a new job, I’m slightly embarrassed to say I don’t understand what all the different sections refer to. How do I know what each means and if it’s correct? Congratulations on the new job, hopefully you’re settling into the new role. There’s no need to […]
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