Citizens Advice North Northants

📣 Wellingborough!

We're pleased to be offering a weekly face-to-face advice service where we can help with a range of issues.

You will need to book an appointment via the details below 👇

📍 Victoria Centre, Palk Road, NN8 1HR
☎️ Call us on 01536 482281 to book an appointment
📆 Appointments available on Mondays between 10am - 1pm

🗣️Calling residents of Rothwell: If you are currently not working, and would like some support towards employment, we can help!

Funded by Rothwell Town Council, our Rothwell STEP project brings friendly, practical support to help build confidence and prospects for employment.

Our adviser Hannah will be in Rothwell Community Library every Wednesday to support with practical steps including

📄CV building and writing
✏️Cover letter drafting
💼Interview technique development
💻Online job searches
😊 Confidence building

For more information call in to Rothwell Library, text, or call Hannah on a Wednesday between 10am - 3pm 👇

🎉 We’re proud to share our renewed AQS Accreditation — including specific accreditation for casework in welfare benefits! 🎉

The Advice Quality Standard (AQS) is a nationally recognised and independently assessed mark of excellence for organisations delivering advice services.

Providing high-quality advice is central to our aim of helping people to understand their rights and responsibilities. This accreditation demonstrates that we continue to meet the highest standards — ensuring that the quality of our service remains at the heart of everything we do.

A huge thank you to our dedicated team for their ongoing commitment to excellence. 👏

We’re sending a huge thank you to our incredible Trustee Board for their dedication, guidance, and unwavering support. 💙

Your commitment helps us make a real difference in people’s lives every day.

We’re sending a huge thank you to our incredible Trustee Board for their dedication, guidance, and unwavering support. 💙 Your commitment helps us make a real difference in people’s lives every day. #citizensadvicenorthnorthants #thankyoutrustees #trusteesweek #citizensadvice #CommunitySupport #Volunteering #makingadifference

Updated access to housing related advice from NNC 👇

We’ve made it easier for tenants and anyone seeking housing advice in North Northamptonshire to find the information they need.

Our updated Housing web page now includes clear, accessible guidance on repairs, sheltered housing, leaseholder and tenancy responsibilities - plus new service standards and helpful factsheets presented directly on the page (no downloads needed). You’ll also find short, informative videos to guide you through key topics.

Whether you're already a tenant or just looking for support, everything is now in one place - simple, accessible, and designed with you in mind.

Explore the updates: northnorthants.gov.uk/housing

We can all face problems that seem complicated or intimidating.

✨ , a network of independent charities across England and Wales dedicated to empowering people to find their way forward.

Our services are always free, confidential and impartial.

👋 This week, we're sharing a closer look at who we are and what we do. Follow along to learn more!

Applications for supermarket vouchers via North Northamptonshire Council have re-opened for low-income households. Apply online by TOMORROW. Vouchers from £150 - £320 (based on household size). Apply online https://ow.ly/rg7W50WB90P

If you get benefits, you might be able to get £150 off your electricity bill or £150 added to your prepayment meter.

You have until 24 August to make sure the right person is named on your bill to receive the discount.

More here ⤵️
https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme

⚠️ Do you use a prepayment meter? Don’t get stung by standing charges.

Make sure you’re topping up your gas account when it’s warm to avoid unexpected bills when you turn your heating back on.

Here’s what you need to know ⤵️
https://wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/on-a-prepayment-meter-dont-get-stung-by-standing-charges-f098d3ace0ba

School holidays are an exciting time for children, but they can be difficult to plan if you’re a parent on a budget. From balancing child care to fun and affordable days out — there’s lots to consider. 😵‍💫

👇 Here’s some top tips from Citizens Advice for making school holidays special on a budget. 🙌

School holidays on a budget School holidays are an exciting time for children, but they can be difficult to plan if you’re a parent on a budget. From balancing child…

🌞📚 Summer Fun for Families in Kettering! 🌳🧺

Looking for FREE activities for the kids this summer? Join the library team for Storytime Picnics in our beautiful local country parks! Enjoy a fun-filled morning of stories, crafts (11–12pm), and then tuck into your own picnic with your teddy 🧸.

📍 Locations & Dates:

Barnwell Country Park – Tues 29 July
Sywell Country Park – Weds 30 July
Irchester Country Park – Tues 12 August
Fermyn Woods Country Park – Tues 19 August
East Carlton Country Park – Sat 30 August

⏰ Drop in anytime between 10am–2pm
🎨 Story & craft session: 11am–12pm
🚗 Normal parking charges apply