Our advice charity to launch new free Kingswood advice drop-in – our busiest area in South Glos
Kingsmeadow@MadeForever – the location of our new Kingswood advice drop-in
- Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire is launching a free Kingswood advice drop-in session on 4th June
- The session will run on Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm at Kingsmeadow@MadeForever, Fisher Road BS15 4RQ
- The new session comes after more people came for help from the charity from Kingswood than any other parish last year
An advice charity will launch a Kingswood advice drop-in next month – in its busiest area in South Gloucestershire.
Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire will begin offering a free advice drop-in for Kingswood from 4th June. The session will run from Kingsmeadow@MadeForever, Fisher Road BS15 4RQ.
The session will run on Thursdays from 1pm to 3pm. It is the latest addition to the charity’s list of drop-ins it provides across South Gloucestershire.
Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire helped more people from Kingswood than any other parish area last year.
This shows there is a particular need for Kingswood to have its own drop-in. It means residents will be able to access help on their doorstep without having to travel further afield.
How the Kingswood advice drop-in works
The session will be run by a trained Adviser who will be able to help visitors with practically any issue.
This includes (but is not limited to) debt, benefits, housing, cost-of-living and relationship breakdown. No appointment is necessary.
The session has been made possible thanks to funding from Kingswood Town Council.
Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire’s Development Manager Rebecca Brown said: “We are extremely pleased to be starting a new drop-in advice service for Kingswood.
“There is a particular need for our help in Kingswood, as it was the busiest area of all parishes in South Glos for our charity last year.
“We are looking forward to Kingswood residents joining areas such as Filton, Staple Hill & Mangotsfield and Frampton Cotterell, Westerleigh & Coalpit Heath in having a drop-in session on their doorstep.
“Thank you very much to Kingswood Town Council for allowing this session to happen through its funding.”
Town council recognises ‘vital role’
Councillor Sean Rhodes, the new Chair of Kingswood Town Council said: “Kingswood Town Council is pleased to support the funding of a new Citizens Advice South Gloucestershire service because we recognise the vital role it will play in providing trusted advice to local residents.
“At a time when many households are facing growing financial pressure, we are investing in the delivery of accessible, independent advice and support for our residents.”
Charlotte Littlewood, the town clerk, said: “It did not require much persuasion for the council to make its decision, to invest funds in the provision of this service, when they heard how impactful it could be.
“It was a missing service in the town, and the council is delighted to have filled the gap.”
For information about the charity’s other drop-in locations and times, please go to: https://www.southgloscab.org.uk/get-advice/visit-us/
Published 18/05/26.
