May 2024 statistics – a 37% rise in client numbers on May 2023
May saw 37% more clients than May 2023 (836 compared to 610) indicating the cost-of-living crisis is not over
May saw 37% more clients than May 2023 (836 compared to 610) indicating the cost-of-living crisis is not over
A food bank client felt “very reassured” after Kate was able to secure her a grant for a new fridge.
People in the region who are struggling should check if they can claim benefits following news £23 billion goes unclaimed.
Our Adviser Maya writes on the importance of centring living standards in the 2024 election in the first of a weekly series of blog posts
April saw a 64.2% rise in client numbers compared to April 2023 – after March mirrored the numbers for the same month in the previous year.
Local Citizens Advice branches in the South West helped three times as many people in a negative budget in 2023 compared to 2019
Older people on lower incomes still have time to apply for Pension Credit – potentially opening up a £299 payment.
The charity has issued a Christmas appeal to support its service as it helps people struggling in the cost-of-living crisis
October 2023 was our busiest month on record for cost-of-living issues. There were more than 250 of the “top five” key cost-of-living issues
These are payments from the Government to help with the cost of living for people who receive certain benefits and tax credits.