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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 3d

Did you know we're an independent charity?

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau has been serving our community since 1985.

Learn more about us at falkirkcab.org.uk/about

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 5d

Beware scam letters!

Staff have seen a scam Universal Credit letter, asking claimants to call an 0800 number and share their bank details.

If you receive a letter, contact the Job Centre with details at gov.uk/universal-credit/cont... to check that it's legitimate

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 7d

Our volunteers change lives, all while getting expert training, paid travel expenses, and opportunities to meet new people.

Find your way to give back
📱 01324626070
👉falkirkcab.org.uk/volunteer
#CABVolunteeringScot

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 10d

The Bureau might be closed for the morning, but we're working with Challenge Poverty Week!
Our webinar on reducing fuel costs and simple steps to save energy is at 11am.
For your free invite, email [email protected]
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 11d

Our work in September saw a huge £437,000 invested in our local community!
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 11d

BUREAU CLOSURE
Please note Falkirk CAB will be closed for appointments tomorrow morning (Friday 10th October) to mark the funeral of our late chair Jim Johnston. We will open at 12:30.

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 12d

We work as part of the Fairer Falkirk Strategy to make life's essentials more available to everyone
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 13d

Did you know we helped address 350 problems in the workplace last year?
#ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 14d

Today's the first day of Challenge Poverty Week!

Did you know we help thousands of people every year to make their lives better with social security?

If you want to learn more about how we can help, come along to our Energy Workshop on Friday #ChallengePoverty #WeDemandBetter

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 17d

Join us as we look over the year behind and face the year ahead

We're holding our Annual General Meeting at 13:30 on Thursday 30th October, at St Francis Xavier Church Hall on Hope Street. It's open for anybody living or working in Falkirk to attend and shape the Bureau's work!

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Citizens Advice Scotland @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social · 19d

As campaigners for change, we need to tell a new story about child poverty that chimes with how people in Scotland are feeling and offers a hopeful vision for the future. We’re supporting the Changing the Story project: 👇https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/new-story-child-poverty-scotland

Front cover of the The New Story of Child Poverty in Scotland A Guide by Save the Children. It shows a purple graphic of Scotland in front of a green and yellow graphic.

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 19d

We're tying in with Challenge Poverty Week's theme of Warm Homes, Green Travel, Safe Climate!

On Friday 10th October we'll be hosting a webinar on reducing fuel costs and simple steps to save energy.

For your free invite, email [email protected]

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Citizens Advice Scotland @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social · 21d

📶 Around 1 in 10 people in Scotland can’t get online, affecting them looking for work, healthcare appointments, and even keeping in contact with loved ones.

Find out what social tariffs are, who can get them, and why this matters.

👇 tfn.scot/opinion/a-ne...

A new drive to get people connected - TFN

Gillian Fyfe looks at how social tariffs can help people get online

tfn.scot

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 21d

You can support Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau with Easy Fundraising!

Whenever you shop online you can tell the retailer to donate to us. Just pick us as your charity at easyfundraising.org.uk/causes and download the app

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 24d

Did you know we're an independent charity?

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau has been serving our community since 1985.

Learn more about us at falkirkcab.org.uk/about

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 26d

Our Volunteers make lives better for people in Falkirk. With travel expenses and all training provided, there's no better way for you to get involved.

📱 01324626070
👉falkirkcab.org.uk/volunteer
#CABVolunteeringScot

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Citizens Advice Scotland @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social · 27d

🏠 Everyone deserves a safe, secure and sustainable home
The Housing Scotland Bill is a step forward on homelessness prevention & private renting reform, MSPs must back it at Stage 3
🔗 www.cas.org.uk/what-we-do/o...

Citizens Advice Scotland briefing on Stage 3 of the Housing (Scotland) Bill | Citizens Advice Scotland

Citizens Advice Scotland (CAS) supports the Housing (Scotland) Bill and is keen to work with all parties to help the Bill realise its full potential.

www.cas.org.uk

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · 28d

Newborn at home and worried about your finances? We can help.

📱 01324626070
👉 falkirkcab.org.uk/get-advice

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · Sep 19

Getting on top of your finances? Take a look at moneymap.scot/

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · Sep 17

Beware of Water and Sewage Bills!

Even if you don't have to pay Council Tax, you might still be liable for these extra charges. Check out checkmycounciltax.scot if you're not sure what you have to pay.

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Citizens Advice Scotland @citizensadvicescot.bsky.social · Sep 15

"What we need to do – all of us – is get better at seeing the whole picture." - In this week’s Herald, our Director of Impact, David writes about the importance of not isolating problems from the overall challenges that people are facing. 👇

tfn.scot/opinion/play...

Playing the moments game - TFN

David Hilferty on looking past the pieces and seeing the whole

tfn.scot

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · Sep 15

Last year, a couple with two kids, good jobs, and their own home came into the Bureau. Over the pandemic they'd built up £65,000 in debt and were struggling to manage it.

With our help, their future's looking bright again.

📱 01324626070
👉 falkirkcab.org.uk/get-advice

Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · Sep 12

It just takes a few hours a week for you to give someone hope.

With expert training and paid expenses, we can help you do it.

📱 01324626070
👉falkirkcab.org.uk/volunteer
#CABVolunteeringScot

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Shelter Scotland @shelterscotland.bsky.social · Sep 9

With the Scottish Government's next homelessness statistics update due next week, here's a reminder of the current stats 👇

⚠️ 10,360 kids trapped in temporary accommodation (TA)
🏠 16,634 households in TA
⛔ 32,272 live homelessness cases

Will next weeks update show a deepening #HousingEmergency?

A graphic saying that 10,360 children are living in temporary accommodation

A graphic showing that 16,634 households are in temporary accommodation

A graphic saying there are 32,272 live homelessness cases

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Falkirk Citizens Advice Bureau @falkirkcab.bsky.social · Sep 10

Our Welfare Benefits team doesn't want you to miss out on any support!

If you've got complicated forms from DWP or Social Security Scotland, make sure you get in touch ASAP so we can find you an appointment.

📱 01324626070
👉 falkirkcab.org.uk/get-advice