If your bill has suddenly gone up and you weren’t expecting it, it’s worth finding out why it’s happened.
It might be because:
🔥 You’ve been sent an estimated bill
🔥 Your meter is faulty
🔥 Your energy supplier has made a mistake
Find out more ⤵️
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There are some things you can do to help manage your stress such as:
✅ Identifying triggers
✅ Organising your time
✅ Addressing the causes of stress
✅ Looking after your wellbeing
Mind shares helpful tips on their website ⤵️
bit.ly/3O04Y21
#StressAwarenessMonth
🚐 Rural Reach Advice Bus visiting Brompton on Swale!
📍 The Hub Cafe, St Paul’s Church
📅 22 Apr | 10 Jun | 9 Sep
⏰ 10am–12pm
Get free info, guidance & signposting on benefits, housing & more.
👉 Drop in – no appointment needed
💬 Come and say hello!
🚐 Advice on your doorstep in Catterick Garrison!
📍 Tesco
📅 Fri 24 April
⏰ 10am–12pm
Chat to an adviser from North Yorkshire Citizens Advice & Law Centre for info & support on things like benefits, debt & housing.
No appointment needed 👇
Come and say hello!
It's important to treat potential investment opportunities with caution, especially if there's:
🚨 Pressure to invest
🚨 Downplayed risks
🚨 Returns that sound too good to be true
Take your time, and carry out proper checks before proceeding.
More ⤵️
bit.ly/41xAKqc
🚨 We’re hiring a Bid Writer!
Join North Yorkshire Citizens Advice & Law Centre to secure funding that changes lives.
💷 £29k–£35k (pro rata)
🕒 15–22.5 hrs/week
📍 North Yorkshire
📅 Closes 27 April (9am)
👉 cany.org.uk
#CharityJobs #BidWriter #Hiring
🌍 New to the UK or need support in North Yorkshire?
The SWIFT Project offers free, confidential advice on:
✔️ Benefits
✔️ Housing
✔️ Energy
✔️ eVisas & more
Helping migrant communities access the support they need 💙
👉 www.cany.org.uk/swift-projec...
🚐 Rural Reach Advice Bus in Easingwold!
📍 Galtres Centre
📅 Fri 17 Feb
⏰ 09:30–11:30
Get free advice & support on money, housing, benefits & more. No appointment needed.
👉 Come along and say hello!
Struggling with energy costs? 💡
Drop into FREE advice sessions at Sunflower Café, Scarborough:
✔️ Bills & debt support
✔️ Energy-saving tips
✔️ Help with grants
✔️ FREE energy-saving items
📅 17th & 24th April
⏰ 10:30–2:00
No booking needed 👇
www.cany.org.uk/free-energy-...
🏘️ Damp is a common problem faced by many tenants.
Did you know there are several types of damp? Knowing which type you have in your home can help you check who’s responsible for repairs.
Check our online advice 🔗
bit.ly/4rKCTcz
Are you under 18 and looking for a job?
We can help you understand:
➡️ The number of hours you should work
➡️ How much you should get paid
➡️ What to do if your employer is treating you unfairly
Check your work rights ⤵️
bit.ly/3TICCs4
If you’ve missed a council tax payment, you owe money to your council and are in ‘arrears’.
Make sure you contact your council to explain your situation if you can’t pay.
We’ve got advice on what steps you can take - bit.ly/4pfAs1c
Universal Credit is changing for everyone from April 2026.
The ‘standard allowance' is increasing and you might be affected if you get additional payments for long-term health conditions or a disability.
We explain more on our website ⤵️
bit.ly/4hWlJpj
🚐 Rural Reach Advice Bus visiting Brompton on Swale!
📍 The Hub Cafe, St Paul’s Church
📅 22 April | 10 June | 9 Sept
⏰ 10am–12pm
Get free info, advice & signposting on housing, benefits, debt & more.
👉 Just drop in—no appointment needed!
🇬🇧 Veterans in North Yorkshire can access free expert advice & support through the Thrive Together project.
From benefits & debt to housing & wellbeing—help is available locally.
📍 Drop-ins across Scarborough, Catterick & beyond
👉 www.cany.org.uk/thrive-toget...
If your smart meter isn’t working properly or sending readings, your energy bills could be estimated.
It's worth checking your bills and smart meter regularly, to make sure there are no issues 🔥
Our advice could help ⤵️
bit.ly/4rWNYrx
If you used finance to buy a car, motorbike or van between 6 April 2007 and 1 November 2024 you may be owed compensation.
More here ⤵️
www.fca.org.uk/consumers/ca...
Back billing is when your energy supplier charges you for energy you’ve used in the past.
❌ Your supplier usually can’t send you a bill for energy you used more than 12 months ago.
We could help if your supplier tries to overcharge you ⤵️
bit.ly/3PE0aQi
You can only be evicted if your landlord has followed the proper steps❗
They must give you a valid eviction notice.
Our advice can help 📷 bit.ly/3LiBUB4
💡 Struggling with energy bills in Scarborough?
Free drop-in sessions
✔️ Bills & debt advice
✔️ Household Support Fund guidance
✔️ Energy-saving tips + free items
📍 Gallows Close Community Centre
📅 14th, 21st, 28th April
⏰ 9am–12pm
No booking needed 👇
www.cany.org.uk/free-energy-...
📣 Important dates to remember:
➡️ Register to vote - 20 April at 11:59pm
➡️ Apply for a postal vote - 21 April at 5pm
➡️ Apply for a proxy vote - 28 April at 5pm
➡️ Apply for free voter ID - 28 April at 5pm (England only)
More ⤵️
gov.uk/how-to-vote
Buy Now Pay Later services are credit products, and missing payments on them can affect your credit score.
Always read the T&C's, and make sure you know how much you'll have to repay and when. 📃
Our advice could help if you're struggling with debt:
www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-mon...
Travelling to the EU? ✈️
A new digital border system that requires fingerprints and photos alongside a passport scan is coming into effect from today.
Make sure you allow extra time at the airport to avoid delays or disruption.
More info here ⤵️
www.gov.uk/guidance/eu-...
🚨 We’re hiring a Bid Writer!
Join North Yorkshire Citizens Advice & Law Centre to secure funding that changes lives.
💷 £29k–£35k (pro rata)
🕒 15–22.5 hrs/week
📍 North Yorkshire
📅 Closes 27 April (9am)
👉 www.cany.org.uk
#CharityJobs #BidWriter #Hiring
You’ll need photo ID to vote in the upcoming local elections in England.
If you don’t have an accepted form of ID, you’ll need to apply for a voter authority certificate. Apply by 5pm on 28 April.
Find out more ⤵️
www.gov.uk/apply-for-ph...
Are you looking to learn new skills?
👉 Volunteering can help you build your confidence and gain experience in the workplace while making a difference in your local community.
Find out how you can get involved ⤵️
bit.ly/4citAMx
You might be able to pay less council tax or not pay it at all depending on your circumstances.
For example, you could get Council Tax Reduction if you have low income.
Our advice can help ⤵️
bit.ly/4mbH3Ys
⚡ First time using a smart electricity meter?
If you’ve just moved in or switched your electricity supplier, you need to take a note of the first meter reading.
Check our smart meter guidance ⤵️
bit.ly/4kH2tNO
🏘️ Damp is a common problem faced by many tenants.
Did you know there’s several types of damp? Knowing which type of damp you have in your home can help you check who’s responsible for repairs.
Follow link for our online advice 🔗
bit.ly/4rKCTcz
Are you under 18 and looking for a job?
We can help you understand:
➡️ The number of hours you should work
➡️ How much you should get paid
➡️ What to do if your employer is treating you unfairly
Check your work rights ⤵️
bit.ly/3TICCs4