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I got my first job in 1998 working as a Welfare Benefits Caseworker based in Birmingham. I joined Citizens Advice Bolton in 2001, originally as a Projects Manager before becoming Business Development Manager, and eventually Chief Executive Officer in 2013.  In my two...

The cost of living crisis has made things harder for a lot of people. It’s important to seek help if you’re worried about money. Our advice is always free, confidential and non-judgemental.  We know that dealing with your debt situation can be an off-putting and...

Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton are delighted to be partnering with Age UK Bury and Age UK Bolton to help support those most vulnerable across Bury and Bolton.  The new two-year project, funded through the Energy Industry Redress Scheme, is in its planning and...

Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton are pleased to have signed a new partnership agreement with Macmillan Cancer Support, to provide services across Bury. Macmillan Cancer Support was established in 1911 to provide specialist health care, information and financial...

January is often a time when we look to cut back; however it’s likely that finances will feel a little tighter than usual this year. If you’re feeling the pinch, the New Year is the perfect time to make a fresh start on your finances.  Our free, confidential,...

Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...

With money a little tighter this winter, scammers are increasingly targeting people in the lead up to Christmas. It’s important to know how to recognise a scam and how to report anything you think is suspicious. You can use the Citizens Advice online scams helper tool...

What is a loan shark? A loan shark is an unlicensed money lender who hasn’t been authorised by the FCA (Financial Conduct Authority).  They often work from home, charge very high interest rates and are unlikely to provide you with any paperwork. Loan sharks often...

For our latest ‘meet the team’, we caught up with our new Community Engagement Officer, Omer, to find out about his upcoming outreach and partnership work within the local community.  Omer is available to attend pop-up events and outreaches in and around Bury to...

Welcome to our monthly advice column from Citizens Advice Bury and Bolton. Each month, we’ll be tackling an advice query about a specific issue, sharing information and letting you know where to go for support. Remember, if you need any advice you can contact our...