Community Services

Access to Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice have a monthly book in session at Mashamshire Community Office

Citizens Advice are an independent impartial Charity offering free and confidential advice either online, over the phone or in person. We are lucky to be able to offer in person appointments with trained advisors at Mashamshire Community  Hub.

Whoever you are and whatever your problem, Citizens Advice can provide the knowledge and confidence needed to find a way forward. Whether you need to understand what financial support is available if you’ve had a change in your circumstances, or you need advice about debt, housing, employment rights or your family situation, Citizens Advice can provide support through several channels. Check out the options to access expert help from Citizens Advice below:

Book an In Person Appointment at Mashamshire Community Hub

Citizens Advice trained advisors undertake pre-booked face to face appointments with us on the first Thursday of the month between 10am-12pm.

The appointment takes place in private and all advice is confidential.  This local service is convenient as long as your problem is not urgent as the sessions are monthly. Call us on 01765 680200 to book a local in person session with the advisor.

Citizens advice has local offices in Northallerton, Harrogate or Richmond.  In addition they run outreach and mobile support in other locations. See their website or call for details.

However, if you need help more urgently, you should phone their Adviceline (see below).

Citizens Advice Locations

Search for Advice Using Citizens Advice Website

If you want to do a bit of research for yourself and know that you’re looking at trustworthy information, start with the Citizens Advice website.

Click below to view the website.  If you’re not confident to do this, call in to see us at Mashamshire Community Hub and we can get you started.

Go To Citizens Advice Website

Chat With An Advisor Online

Without leaving the comfort of your laptop or smartphone, you can chat with an advisor, ask direct questions and get online help with hot topics like debt or Universal Credit.

If an advisor isn’t available to chat, you’ll need to contact them via phone or arrange an appointment.

Check out how to chat with an online advisor:

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Phone Their Free Adviceline

Call Citizens Advice FREE Adviceline on 0808 278 7900, Monday to Friday 9.00 am – 4.30 pm (except bank holidays).