News from Citizens Advice Southampton

Universal Credit is a government benefit scheme for those who are out of work or on a low income. The scheme is replacing six older types of benefits and tax credits, and has gradually been rolled out across the UK. The government plans to move all households claiming those older benefits across to Universal Credit by […]

Citizens Advice Southampton is looking for a new Money Advice Unit Administrator 15 hours per week. Salary: £11.75 per hour (rising to at least £12.21 in April). Contract type: Fixed term in line with funding, currently end of March 2026 Citizens Advice Southampton is a local charity providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to […]

As the end of 2024 draws near, we’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for all your support this year. In 2024 we’ve helped more than 6,000 local people to find a way forward. We’ve helped people to claim benefits they’re entitled to, including Universal Credit. We’ve supported people to help themselves out of debt; to […]

This Stress Awareness Day is a chance for us to understand more about stress and what we can do about it. So, what is stress? The stress response is a survival strategy to keep us safe. Humans have evolved this as a vital response to avoid being eaten by predators. When our brains sensed danger, […]

Citizens Advice Southampton is looking for a new Treasurer Our Treasurer is a vital member of our Board of Trustees; this is a voluntary position. Unremunerated but with reasonable expenses covered. Skills; we are looking for someone with a financial background who is interested in becoming our Treasurer Where; Southampton Time; on average 2-3 hours […]