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We’re recruiting volunteer Telephone Assessors – training starts Jan 2018

We’re recruiting volunteer Telephone Assessors for our next training programme starting 10th January 2018. We will be holding an Information and Recruitment Session at our Shrewsbury office on Tuesday  5th December from 10.00 until 1.00. During these sessions you’ll find out more about the role of a Telephone Assessor and the training and commitment required, together with […]

Shropshire Council are considering making changes to Council Tax Support

At the moment if you live in Shropshire and receive benefits you’re eligible for 100% Council Tax Support and do not have to pay any Council Tax. Shropshire Council are proposing that (unless you receive a severe disability premium, a war pension or are in the support group for Employment and Support Allowance) you will have […]

We’re on hand to help with roll out of Universal Credit

We’re helping people get ready for Universal Credit as it rolls out in full across Shropshire. Universal Credit is a new benefit which helps people on a low income or not in work meet their living costs. It combines six benefits, including Housing Benefit and Working Tax Credit, into a single monthly payment. At the moment in […]

Our impact in 2016/17

Our latest impact report is now available to read online. Click on the image to look at the report and read more about the difference we made to the people of Shropshire in 2016/17.  

Hate crime awareness week 2017

We’re taking part in hate crime awareness week from 14th – 21st October 2017. Hate incidents and hate crimes are acts of violence or hostility directed at people because of who they are or who someone thinks they are. For example, you may have been verbally abused by someone in the street because you’re disabled […]

Recruiting volunteer receptionist

We’re recruiting a volunteer receptionist for our Shrewsbury Office. Find out more about volunteering with us here.  If you’re interested, please contact Cris Willis on:  

‘We did it!’ 3K challenge completed and over £1000 raised!

On Saturday 22nd July 2017 three of our staff each swam 3k across Lake Padarn in Snowdonia.   Jackie, Alison and Sue took on the 3k swim challenge in order to raise awareness of our charity, Citizens Advice Shropshire, and to raise money to support our brilliant volunteers who go #theextramile every day for our […]

Over £700 raised!

Jackie, Alison and Sue take part in the 3K swim challenge this Saturday 22nd July at Lake Padarn in Snowdonia. They are swimming #TheExtraMile to raise awareness of our charity and raise money to support the fantastic work our volunteers do, who go the extra mile everyday for our clients. Between offline and online donations, […]

£140 raised of our £500 target! Thank you!

A huge thank you to everyone that has already sponsored Jackie, Alison and Sue for their 3K swim challenge! So far we have raised £140 (including gift aid) of our £500 target! As a charity we rely on donations from the public/securing grants and your contribution will support our volunteers to help our clients find […]