Category Archives: Croydon CAB

Voluntary sector’s bleak future as Mayor axes all funding

Posted on January 27, 2023 by insidecroydon

Croydon Voluntary Action, the council-funded umbrella organisation that coordinates the activities of much of the “third sector” in the borough, says it wants to “re-set” its relationship with the Town Hall as Mayor Jason Perry prepares to axe all funding … Continue reading →

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The £30m in the balance for Croydon in Chancellor’s Budget

Posted on November 3, 2022 by insidecroydon

The poorest and most vulnerable in the borough are not the only ones who need their benefits uprated by Jeremy Hunt – businesses and the local economy are depending on it, too, writes ANDREW FISHER The Conservative Party’s claims to … Continue reading →

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Voluntary groups face ‘wipe out’ in Tory Mayor’s budget cuts

Posted on October 27, 2022 by insidecroydon

EXCLUSIVE by STEVEN DOWNES Croydon’s charities and voluntary sector face an existential threat, as the Mayor of Croydon, Jason Perry, prepares to axe the council’s Community Fund next year. More than 40 groups could be affected, from larger organisations such … Continue reading →

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Law Centre starts project to aid borough’s temporary tenants

Posted on September 8, 2022 by insidecroydon

Housing is a longstanding problem in Croydon, where council continues to accept a higher percentage of those who are homeless and have priority needs than many other areas of London. But there is now a small prospect of improvement for … Continue reading →

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Labour wants to cut voluntary sector funding by a ‘full Negrini’

Posted on October 13, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: A year after they gave a ‘golden handshake’ to the council CEO who helped bankrupt the borough, part of the £38.4m Town Hall budget cuts will impact dozens of charities and community groups. EXCLUSIVE By STEVEN DOWNES … Continue reading →

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Voluntary groups fear for existence as they face funding axe

Posted on January 6, 2021 by insidecroydon

CROYDON IN CRISIS: As well as the 500-plus jobs being cut following the council’s financial crash, there are hundreds more working in Croydon’s community groups, in full- and part-time posts as well as volunteers, whose future is uncertain as officials … Continue reading →

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Helpers are still on call after the Bureau’s busiest of years

Posted on December 23, 2020 by insidecroydon

The staff and volunteers at Citizens Advice Croydon are getting ready to pause for breath over the Christmas break at the end of what has been probably the organisation’s toughest in its 80-year history. But, covid-ready, they are lined up … Continue reading →

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Make sure you protect your consumer rights on Black Friday

Posted on November 26, 2020 by insidecroydon

Keep a close check on your budget before venturing forth to snap up those Black Friday bargains. That’s the advice from Citizens Advice Croydon ahead of what has become the biggest day in the retailing year. Citizen’s Advice is also … Continue reading →

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Citizens Advice Croydon 80th anniversary Quizfest, Mar 20

Posted on February 1, 2020 by insidecroydon
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Citizens Advice Quizfest Friday, Bingham Road, Mar 22

Posted on February 3, 2019 by insidecroydon
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Law centre’s debt adviser shortlisted for Money Advice Award

Posted on April 27, 2017 by insidecroydon

Roni Marsh, the head of the debt team at South West London Law Centres, which has its head office in Davis House in the town centre, has been shortlisted for a Money Adviser of the Year at the Money Advice … Continue reading →

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Citizens Advice Croydon needs your help with online ballot

Posted on October 29, 2016 by insidecroydon

Croydon’s Citizens Advice Bureau, a help to tens of thousands of people down the years, is now seeking your help. Citizens Advice Croydon is trying to obtain funding for a project to provide a Universal Credit Digital Support Service for … Continue reading →

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Citizens Advice Fundraising Quiz Night, Apr 2

Posted on February 17, 2016 by insidecroydon
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CAB is celebrating its priceless volunteers on 75th anniversary

Posted on August 25, 2014 by insidecroydon

Staff and volunteers at Croydon Citizens Advice Bureau are holding a special event on Wednesday September 3 to celebrate the 75th birthday of the Citizens Advice service and to launch the Friends of Croydon CAB. The first 200 Citizens Advice … Continue reading →

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