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, […]
Welcome to Citizens Advice Southampton
Whoever you are, whatever you're going through, we're here to help
Get adviceHow we can help?
Citizens Advice provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice to everyone on their rights and responsibilities.
Our aim is to:
- Provide the advice people need for the problems they face.
- Improve the policies and practices that affect people’s lives.
Ways to get in touch
Face to Face
By appointment only
Get involved
Volunteering can be hugely rewarding! If you’d like to boost your CV and enhance your skills for life and work, or simply help people from your community, then please consider volunteering for us.
Volunteer with usWe also hire paid staff from time to time.
Our impact in 2024
5,659
people helped
Every year we support thousands of people across Southampton to find a way forward.
18,060
problems addressed
Our advisers helped to resolve over 18,000 problems in the past 12 months.
£3,581,435
income gained
We increased the incomes of our residents through debts written off, benefits gained, and compensation.
Latest news
Job Vacancy: Treasurer
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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 […]
Pension Credit – Should you apply?
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What is pension credit? Pension Credit gives you extra money to help with your living costs if you’re over State Pension age and on a low income. Pension Credit can also help with housing costs such as ground rent or service charges. Why should I claim it? By claiming pension credit, you will usually be […]
We are a charity
changing lives
Citizens Advice Southampton is an independent local charity who rely on local funders, project partners and donations to deliver our service.
We are one of over 200 local Citizens Advice services nationwide, who are affiliated to, but not funded by the national Citizens Advice body.
Our service provides a lifeline for local people facing challenges in their lives. Support us in helping people overcome their problems, uphold their rights and creating a fairer society.
DonateWe are one of over 200 local Citizens Advice services nationwide, who are affiliated to, but not funded by the national Citizens Advice body.
Our service provides a lifeline for local people facing challenges in their lives. Support us in helping people overcome their problems, uphold their rights and creating a fairer society.
