Community Event Saturday 29 April. Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead is again delighted to be taking part in the Banstead May Fayre. The event has been organised by the Banstead Village May Queen Group since 1985. Our volunteer events organiser Helen said: “The May Fayre is a great opportunity for us to tell residents about the work we do on behalf of the community. “Every year […]
Generous grant secures older persons service. We’re very pleased to announce that Horley residents will continue to benefit from their Older Persons Advice Service. Operated by Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead since 2015, the service has been secured by a generous grant from the Gatwick Foundation Fund through the Community Foundation for Surrey. Elaine Parr, Citizens Advice District Manager, […]
Kind ‘thank you’ to Helen. Our brilliant volunteer adviser Helen Howe was invited recently to speak to Reigate Soroptimists about Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead. Helen explained our history, how we’re an independent charity member of the national CA network, and what our service means to local people. Little did she realise her time would be rewarded with a £50 donation to Citizens Advice funds. Helen said: […]
Our partnership benefits citizens and tax-payers. Citizens Advice Chief Executive Gillian Guy shows how close cooperation between local councils and CABs strengthens communities and saves public money.
Community workshop. Companies and voluntary groups gathered at Harlequin Redhill on 18 November for a Reigate & Banstead Business Community and Social Value Workshop. Crispin Blunt MP introduced the event and outlined its purpose. He was “keen to support closer co-operation between locally based businesses and the local voluntary community and faith sectors for the benefit of all”. Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead […]
Positive buzz at volunteer forum. Well done Volunteer Action Reigate & Banstead. Their latest Volunteer Fair on 13 October was a great opportunity for local people to learn about an impressive 35 different community organisations. Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead was delighted to take part with many existing and new colleagues. The fair was held at Reigate College. There was a positive […]
Successful Village Day. “People were really interested in Scams Awareness Month and many had their own experiences to share.” Our brilliant organiser Helen was reporting a successful Banstead Village Fair on Saturday. Lots of people were keen to hear about the Citizens Advice scams campaign and our unique community advice service. The idea of community was at […]
Saturday 9 July 10.30 to 3.00. See you there. We’re really looking forward to taking part in this year’s village fair at The Orchard, Banstead High Street on Saturday. Citizens Advice is one of 30 local groups at the event planned by Banstead Rotary with all the “traditional” entertainments. Helen, our organiser and community liaison […]
Public good. Trust in charities has fallen after “a difficult year”. The Charity Commission reports* people have lost confidence partly because of criticism in the media. Citizens Advice Reigate & Banstead is a small independent charity. We exist to help local people sort out thousands of problems each year. Our 70+ volunteers benefit the whole […]