Citizens Advice North Northants

13/11/2025

🎉 We’re proud to share our renewed AQS Accreditation — including specific accreditation for casework in welfare benefits! 🎉

The Advice Quality Standard (AQS) is a nationally recognised and independently assessed mark of excellence for organisations delivering advice services.

Providing high-quality advice is central to our aim of helping people to understand their rights and responsibilities. This accreditation demonstrates that we continue to meet the highest standards — ensuring that the quality of our service remains at the heart of everything we do.

A huge thank you to our dedicated team for their ongoing commitment to excellence. 👏

12/11/2025

We’re sending a huge thank you to our incredible Trustee Board for their dedication, guidance, and unwavering support. 💙

Your commitment helps us make a real difference in people’s lives every day.

06/10/2025

Updated access to housing related advice from NNC 👇

We’ve made it easier for tenants and anyone seeking housing advice in North Northamptonshire to find the information they need.

Our updated Housing web page now includes clear, accessible guidance on repairs, sheltered housing, leaseholder and tenancy responsibilities - plus new service standards and helpful factsheets presented directly on the page (no downloads needed). You’ll also find short, informative videos to guide you through key topics.

Whether you're already a tenant or just looking for support, everything is now in one place - simple, accessible, and designed with you in mind.

Explore the updates: northnorthants.gov.uk/housing

05/09/2025

We can all face problems that seem complicated or intimidating.

✨ , a network of independent charities across England and Wales dedicated to empowering people to find their way forward.

Our services are always free, confidential and impartial.

👋 This week, we're sharing a closer look at who we are and what we do. Follow along to learn more!

24/08/2025

Applications for supermarket vouchers via North Northamptonshire Council have re-opened for low-income households. Apply online by TOMORROW. Vouchers from £150 - £320 (based on household size). Apply online https://ow.ly/rg7W50WB90P

22/08/2025

If you get benefits, you might be able to get £150 off your electricity bill or £150 added to your prepayment meter.

You have until 24 August to make sure the right person is named on your bill to receive the discount.

More here ⤵️
https://www.gov.uk/the-warm-home-discount-scheme

11/08/2025

⚠️ Do you use a prepayment meter? Don’t get stung by standing charges.

Make sure you’re topping up your gas account when it’s warm to avoid unexpected bills when you turn your heating back on.

Here’s what you need to know ⤵️
https://wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/on-a-prepayment-meter-dont-get-stung-by-standing-charges-f098d3ace0ba

24/07/2025

School holidays are an exciting time for children, but they can be difficult to plan if you’re a parent on a budget. From balancing child care to fun and affordable days out — there’s lots to consider. 😵‍💫

👇 Here’s some top tips from Citizens Advice for making school holidays special on a budget. 🙌

School holidays are an exciting time for children, but they can be difficult to plan if you’re a parent on a budget. From balancing child…

16/07/2025

🌞📚 Summer Fun for Families in Kettering! 🌳🧺

Looking for FREE activities for the kids this summer? Join the library team for Storytime Picnics in our beautiful local country parks! Enjoy a fun-filled morning of stories, crafts (11–12pm), and then tuck into your own picnic with your teddy 🧸.

📍 Locations & Dates:

Barnwell Country Park – Tues 29 July
Sywell Country Park – Weds 30 July
Irchester Country Park – Tues 12 August
Fermyn Woods Country Park – Tues 19 August
East Carlton Country Park – Sat 30 August

⏰ Drop in anytime between 10am–2pm
🎨 Story & craft session: 11am–12pm
🚗 Normal parking charges apply

03/07/2025

Need advice? 🤔 Just drop in!

One of our wonderful advisers, Gill, is at the Fletton House Hub every week, delivering advice and information to anyone who needs it.

Made possible by Oundle Town Council, these sessions deliver free, independent, impartial advice to the people of Oundle and the surrounding areas with no appointment needed.

📅 Every Thursday

🕤 9:30am - 2pm

📍 Fletton House, Oundle, PE8 4JA

02/07/2025

🎉 Lodge Park Family Fun Day! 🎉
Head to Lodge Park Sports Centre on Saturday 19th July, 10AM - 1PM for a free morning of fun, games, and family-friendly activities!

🎯 What to expect:
✅ Free entry
✅ Activities for all ages
✅ Sports tasters, crafts, games & more
✅ Refreshments available

A great chance to get out, get active, and enjoy the community, don’t miss it!

01/07/2025

Some of our volunteers, staff, and trustees joined the Manager of Corby foodbank today on the first of our planned visits to go behind the scenes and learn just what goes into this amazing local service 💪

We've been fortunate enough to work with Corby Foodbank for a number of years, and we're so pleased to continue our joint effort to tackle hardship for the people of Corby going into the next year 👏