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Energy Savers Week
Read our blog to find out how we can support to maximise your income, provide energy efficiency. Our key statistics show who and how we’ve helped during 2025.
Managing Your Finances After Christmas
The festive season can be costly, often leaving many people facing financial challenges in January and beyond. If you are feeling the pressures there are some practical steps you can take. Don’t panic. Make a list of your income and expenditure to give a good...
New Chair of Trustees!
Left to right: Gary Malcomson (CEO); Mark Ascroft (New Chair of Trustees), and Jamie Walker (Former Chair of Trustees)
Citizens Advice Greater Manchester responds to the Autumn Budget
“We are confident that Wednesday’s budget will make a big difference to the lives of Greater Manchester residents. Scrapping the two-child limit and addressing high energy bills are crucial steps. Together, these measures will help lift hundreds of thousands of...
🚀 Exciting News: Welcoming Three New Trustees to Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton
We are thrilled to announce the appointment of three exceptional individuals to our Board of Trustees: James Cairns, Naomi Ledwith and Danielle Ruane. Each of our new trustees brings a wealth of diverse experience and a deep commitment to our mission of providing...
Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton celebrates its long-standing volunteers
On Wednesday 16th July 2025, Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton (CABB) held a celebration event to highlight the incredible work of its volunteers, in particular, their longest standing volunteers Keith & Doug, who have each volunteered with Citizens Advice for an...
Open Letter to Mayor Andy Burnham: Greater Manchester Charities Call for Urgent Action on Child Poverty
21 May Today, local Citizens Advice charities across Greater Manchester have come together to publish this open letter to Mayor Andy Burnham. We are urging him to publicly call on the UK government to scrap the two-child limit and benefit cap - two harmful...
Renting on your own for the first time
I’m moving and will be renting somewhere on my own for the first time. It feels like there’s so much to think about, I’m worried I’ll forget something important. Do you have any advice on what I should do when looking for a new home? Most properties available for rent...
Managing Rising Costs and Debts
I’m worried about my debt and rising bills, and I want to know what support is available. Do you have any advice on managing rising costs and what to do if you fall into debt? With energy, water and broadband bills on the rise, it’s getting increasingly difficult for...
From Student Volunteer to Deputy CEO & Head of Advice
At Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton, we deeply appreciate our volunteers and actively promote their professional development. Over the years, we have welcomed a diverse range of volunteers, including students. A prime example of this is Robert West who began his...