💡Gateshead Energy roadshows in December and January💡 These sessions are free and available for any #Gateshead residents to attend. You'll receive energy advice and can chat through any concerns you may have. Next up: Tuesday 3rd December - Birtley Family Hub: 10am - 3pm Monday 9th December - Felling Family Hub: 10am - 3pm Wednesday 11th December - Christ Church Felling: 10am - 1:30pm You can find the full list of upcoming roadshows in December and January on our website:
Citizens Advice Gateshead
Civic and Social Organizations
Gateshead, England 762 followers
Independent local charity striving for a fair society for all, with lives well lived. With your support we can get there
About us
Citizens Advice Gateshead is a long-established and progressive charity which provides free, confidential and impartial advice to people who live and work in Gateshead. Since 1957 we have enabled Gateshead people to take control of their lives; through our charity, no matter what problem they are facing we have helped people to find a way forward. 60 years on, in 2017 alone we provided free advice and information services to almost 13,000 people, resulting in tangible social and economic impacts, including over £7 million directly into the pockets of Gateshead people. The scope of our generalist and specialist advice, information and advocacy services is extensive, spanning: - Welfare benefits including Universal Credit; - Housing and homelessness; - Money advice and financial capability; - Support for people in crisis; - Advice for parents and carers of children undergoing treatment for cancer; - Advice and support for people experiencing dementia; - GP outreach services; - Support and advice for people experiencing mental health problems. As well as being supported by long-standing partners such as the Local Authority, NHS/CCG and Legal Aid to deliver services in Gateshead, over the past couple of years we have been contracted to deliver national digital/telephone-based information and advice services on behalf of BEIS and MOJ (through national Citizens Advice) for Consumer Service Helpline, Witness Service National Contact Centre and the National Citizens Advice Adviceline. This has broadened our experience and bolstered our confidence, so we are now ready to take our next step - to explore new opportunities in aligned sectors such as social housing, health, energy/utilities, financial, family, criminal justice. We are spear-heading this approach through our trading subsidiary which is currently undergoing an exciting transformation, to build on the success of our already highly acclaimed 'Job Law' employment law advice, casework and tribunals service.
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- Industry
- Civic and Social Organizations
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Gateshead, England
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1957
- Specialties
- charity, telephone advice, customer service, call handling, financial management, employment law, equality and diversity, welfare benefits, housing support, and Debt advice
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Swan Street
Gateshead, England NE8 1, GB
Employees at Citizens Advice Gateshead
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Paul Oliver
Chief Operating Officer at Citizens Advice Gateshead
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Paul Dutton
Leading a team that empowers lives by delivering expert advice, tailored guidance and support to people facing complex social welfare challenges so…
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Suzanne Ramshaw
Business Support Manager at Citizens Advice Gateshead
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Richard Lee
NED / CEO / Investor / Product Owner / Virtual, Hybrid & Live Stream Producer and Consultant
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Leaders for Change is an initiative by Society Matters CIC aimed at fostering leadership and driving impactful social change within the community. Join us at our next event on Tuesday, 26th November 2024, at the Great North Museum in Newcastle upon Tyne. The contributions of our region's leaders have been invaluable at these events so far, and we’re eager to share conversation and insights with even more of you. Your leadership can be crucial in shaping the future of this initiative. Let’s continue our journey toward impactful change across the North East this November: 📍 Venue: Great North Museum, Newcastle upon Tyne 📅 Date: Tuesday, 26th November ⏰ Time: Arrivals from 09:45, with a prompt start at 10:00am It's a ticketed event but those tickets are absolutely free, why not reserve one through our Eventbrite link? https://lnkd.in/eHQ-kuvH Got any questions? Reach out to us anytime. We look forward to welcoming you! #LeadersForChange #SocietyMattersCIC #ChildPovertyReduction #NorthEastEvent
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🌟 Career Opportunity 🌟 We are seeking a dedicated Social Welfare Adviser to join our Housing team. If you have experience in housing law, we want to hear from you... This position closes for entries on Monday 25th November 2024, so get applying and have a new job on the horizon before the year's out! Read much more about the role and what we can offer by viewing the full vacancy listing on our website below: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e6E4dkAj #CareerOpportunity #SocialWelfareAdviser #JoinOurTeam
VACANCY - Social Welfare Adviser: Housing Team - Citizens Advice Gateshead
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We are proud to share an inspiring feature on our CEO, Alison Dunn, who has dedicated her career to making a difference in our community. From her early days standing up against bullies to leading Citizens Advice Gateshead, Alison's journey is a testament to her unwavering commitment to social justice. Her leadership has helped thousands access the support they need, especially during these challenging times. Please read the full article to learn more about Alison's incredible journey and the impact of her work. [link in the comments & original post]
Charity Chief Executive Officer, Solicitor, Social Justice Activist, Chair of Trustees for VONNE and Executive Director of Society Matters CIC
One of the joys of my job as a charity CEO is that I get to talk to some fantastically talented and passionate people about the opportunities and challenges of leading an organisation that is - let's be honest - in the business of tackling poverty, inequality and disadvantage. It's fair to say this is not usually a very sexy topic, and can be a big turn off for some people and I absolutely get that, but somehow the very talented Christopher Owens and Arlen Pettitt have re-enforced once and for all that our work can have pizazz and that "orange is indeed the new black". Please take a moment to read this feature and if you feel inspired to get involved, drop me a DM and let's talk. https://lnkd.in/eXbkGvkC #PortraitPhotography #NorthEast #NewcastleUponTyne #CitizensAdvice #Gateshead #SocietyMatters #Community #Benefits #FinancialSupport #Poverty
Alison Dunn, CEO, Society Matters and Citizens Advice Gateshead — Pattern
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A huge thank you to everyone who bought tickets for and attended our Winter Warmer comedy night at the Stand last Thursday night! We raised over £4,000 by selling 166 tickets, which means that, thanks to everyone who attended, we can now fund 160 Winter Warmer packs to help families in Gateshead stay warm this winter. Every single person there has helped keep one person warmer during these cold months. That is amazing - thank you! A big shout out to goes to all the comedians who made us laugh so much. We couldn't have done it without your razor-sharp wit and cunning crowd work. And to everyone who supported this fantastic cause, your generosity and support make a real difference in our community. It was a pleasure to put the event together, and we hope everyone had a great time. Our fight against fuel poverty continues, but thanks for helping us land a significant blow in this battle! Stay tuned for more updates and events. Together, we can make this winter a little warmer for everyone. 🌟
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Do you or your clients claim benefits? We’d love to hear from you. Society Matters Group is collaborating with Amnesty International UK to investigate the experiences of people claiming benefits, focusing on whether the benefits system supports everyday human rights. If you or someone you know claims benefits, please take five minutes to complete our survey. Your input will help us gather the evidence needed to advocate for changes to the system. Please share the survey link with anyone you know who can help us capture as wide a range of experiences with the benefits system as possible: https://lnkd.in/ec5iCxtR Thank you for your support!
Benefit Claimant Experience Project: Claimant Survey
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We're very proud of you Nicola and all of the Help Through Hardship team! Reaching the finals is a testament to the hard work and dedication you all give to our service. 💫 Well done to the winners and we will see you all next year!
Citizens Advice Gateshead are super excited to be here at the NECCA - North East Contact Centre Awards tonight. Good luck to our fabulous team leader Nicola.
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Citizens Advice Gateshead are super excited to be here at the NECCA - North East Contact Centre Awards tonight. Good luck to our fabulous team leader Nicola.
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Fantastic opening speech by Cllr Catherine Donavan at the first ever Gateshead Food Summit. Looking forward to an exciting day, full of innovative conversations. Citizens Advice Gateshead
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Getting set up at The Stand Restaurant & Comedy Club Newcastle for our Citizens Advice Gateshead winter warmer fund raiser. A huge thanks to Izzy and the whole team at The Stand - you are beautiful people! A huge thanks to the team at Citizens Advice Gateshead for their hard work to make tonight happen - you are all stars, thank you. Suzanne Ramshaw Paula Marrs Hannah Coffey Cain Davies Sarah Louise Parr Emily Watson Neil Gow 👍❤️
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