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North Yorkshire Citizens Advice & Law Centre

@northyorkscalc.bsky.social

Providing free, independent, confidential and impartial advice on issues, incl. Debt, Benefits, Employment & Housing, by phone, email, webchat and face-to-face.

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Did you know there are different schemes to help you pay for childcare?
These will only pay for ‘approved childcare’.

✔️ You might also be able to get more help if you get any benefits.

Find out more ⤵️
bit.ly/4flTLlA

11.08.2025 11:44 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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If you need support accessing your eVisa help is available from us across North Yorkshire

Please contact Swift@northyorkslca.org.uk or call 01748 902902 to make an appointment

11.08.2025 05:28 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Our Community Champion, Cherelle is at the North Parade Family Fun Day in #Skipton until 3pm today.

Need energy advice or information. Perhaps you would like to discuss ideas to get your energy bills down?

Come and have a chat with us 😀

08.08.2025 10:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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You might be able to get help paying your bills depending on:

➡️ How you pay for your energy
➡️ The type of energy you use
➡️ If you claim benefits

Find out what you’re entitled to ⤵️
bit.ly/4lEejIa

07.08.2025 13:42 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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If you need support accessing your eVisa help is available from us across North Yorkshire

Please contact Swift@northyorkslca.org.uk or call 01748 902902 to make an appointment

07.08.2025 05:55 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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⚠️ If you bought a car, van or motorbike on finance after April 2007, you might be owed compensation.

If you think your lender paid a commission to your dealer, you should complain to your lender. Our advice can help ⤵️
bit.ly/3URV16c

06.08.2025 14:56 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Understanding who's responsible for making your flat fire safe depends on:

➡️ Your tenancy agreement
➡️ When your home was built
➡️ Whether you have a private landlord

Find out more about fire safety ⤵️
bit.ly/454NmaB

06.08.2025 11:30 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Sue is supporting the local in #Boroughbridge with advice and information.

If you are out and about and need support to find a way forward, we are here until 1pm today outside the Town Council Office 😊

05.08.2025 10:54 — 👍 3    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Happy Yorkshire Day to all!

01.08.2025 11:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Cuppa Connect - North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre (NYCALC) Working in partnership with a number of agencies across Hambleton & Richmondshire - come along for a cuppa and a chat and see what support we can offer you!

Have you heard about the #CuppaConnect?

We are working in partnership with a number of agencies across Hambleton & Richmondshire on the Cuppa Connect project.

Come along have a cuppa and see what support we can offer you ☕️
www.cany.org.uk/cuppa-connect/

01.08.2025 10:12 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Thrive Together: North Yorkshire Veterans Support Project - North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre (NYCALC) The North Yorkshire Veterans Support Project is dedicated to empowering and supporting veterans, providing expert, quality-assured advice and casework to help resolve financial, family, and other comp...

#ThriveTogether: North Yorkshire Veterans Support Project

5th, 11th and 19th – The Veterans Hub, 2b Royal Avenue, #Scarborough YO11 2LT: 10 – 12

4th, 12th and 18th – Citizens Advice Office, 13-15 Northway, #Scarborough YO11 1JH: 09:30 – 12:30

www.cany.org.uk/thrive-toget...

Read more here

01.08.2025 10:02 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We are delivering face to face drop-in advice sessions, providing free, confidential and impartial advice to serving armed personnel, veterans and their families based at and around Catterick Garrison as part of the #CatterickConnection Project.

Here are our venues for August.

01.08.2025 09:49 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Advice Bus and Van - North Yorkshire Citizens Advice and Law Centre (NYCALC) Every month our Advice Bus and Van visit a number of locations across North Yorkshire as part of our Rural Reach Programme. Check out where we'll be visiting over the next month!

Wondering where the #RuralAdviceBus and #RuralAdviceVan will be visiting this August?

If you’re out and about and need support to find a way forward, come and have a chat with our friendly team 😊 🚌

www.cany.org.uk/bus-van/

01.08.2025 09:34 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We are looking forward to delivering the following advice sessions at our good friends at Ripon Library, Masham Community House and Nidderdale Plus over the coming months.

If you need support to find a way forward through free, and confidential advice details on how to book can be found below.

31.07.2025 16:27 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We have #volunteer opportunities at our #Whitby office.

We want you to be a part of our story in your community!

Please contact us for further information

Email us: volunteers@northyorkslca.org.uk
Visit our website: www.cany.org.uk

31.07.2025 13:00 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Have you heard about our Swift Project?

We are working with all migrants across North Yorkshire, to access advice and support, including signposting to other support organisations.

Here are our outreaches for August

For more information visit www.cany.org.uk/swift-project/

31.07.2025 08:09 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Rebecca has been supporting the local community in #Norton with free, confidential and impartial advice this morning.

Keep an eye on our pinned post to see where our #RuralAdviceBus and ##RuralAdviceVan Team will be visiting next!

30.07.2025 11:09 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The #RuralAdviceVan visits #Helmsley Market on Friday 8th August between 9am and 12pm.

If you are out and about and need support to find a way forward through free, confidential and impartial advice, come and have a chat with us 😊

30.07.2025 07:23 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Wondering where the #RuralAdviceBus and #RuralAdviceVan will be visiting this August?

Here is our timetable 🚌

29.07.2025 18:07 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The #RuralAdviceVan visits the Norton Free Fridge this Friday between 09.30am and 11.30am.

If you are nearby and need support to find a way forward through free, impartial and confidential advice, come and have a chat with our friendly team 😊

29.07.2025 17:02 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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❗ Were you moved to a prepayment meter between January 2022 and 31 January 2023?

You might get compensation if they moved you without your permission. If so, your energy supplier should send you a letter telling you.

Check our online advice for more
bit.ly/4nFDawG

29.07.2025 12:33 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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If you need support accessing your eVisa help is available from us across North Yorkshire

Please contact Swift@northyorkslca.org.uk or call 01748 902902 to make an appointment

29.07.2025 05:28 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The #RuralAdviceBus visits #Stokesley Market this Friday between 10am and 12pm.

If you are out and about and need advice or information, come and say hello to our friendly team 😊

29.07.2025 05:26 — 👍 1    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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If you’re behind on your rent payments, you should:

📝 Check how much rent you owe
📞 Talk to your landlord about the arrears
🔍 Get help to pay off the rent

Here’s how you can deal with rent arrears ⤵️
bit.ly/3ILOlUq

28.07.2025 14:18 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The #RuralAdviceBus visits the Booth Memorial Institute at #Catterick Village this Thursday between 10am and 12pm.

If you need support to find a way forward through free, confidential and impartial advice, come and have a chat with our friendly team. 🚌

28.07.2025 05:28 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Rebecca has been supporting the local community in #Hunmanby this morning with free, confidential and impartial advice.

Check out our #RuralAdviceBus and #RuralAdviceVan timetable to find out where we will be visiting next 🚌
www.cany.org.uk/bus-van/
#RuralReach #CommunityAdvice

25.07.2025 11:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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The #RuralAdviceBus Team are all set up at Tesco #Catterick Garrison and ready to support you with free, confidential and impartial advice and the sun is shining 🌞

If you’re out and about and need support to find a way forward, come and say hello 👋 We are here until 12pm today

#FridayFeeling

25.07.2025 09:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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If you’re on a low income or get benefits you could get extra help paying your water bills.

✔️ You might be able to apply to your water company for a cheaper rate - these are sometimes called ‘social tariffs’.

Find out more on our website
bit.ly/45GIY2z

25.07.2025 09:08 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Have you heard about the #ThriveTogether Project?

The project is dedicated to empowering and supporting veterans, providing expert, quality-assured advice and casework to help resolve financial, family, and other complex challenges

Emma explains more
coastandcountyradio.co.uk/listen-again...

25.07.2025 08:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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We have #volunteer opportunities at our #Richmond office.

We want you to be a part of our story in your community!

Please contact us for further information
Email us:
volunteers@northyorkslca.org.uk
Visit our website: www.cany.org.uk

25.07.2025 07:48 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

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