We provide advice
and information on a wide range of issues including Welfare Benefits,
Debt, Housing and Employment. We also have details of other national
organisations and groups. We are unable to provide advice on immigration
matters, neighbourhood disputes or consumer issues. (see referral
section below). Our free, confidential, and independent service is
available to people living in North Bristol, and the BS32 and BS34
areas of South Gloucestershire. In certain
circumstances we may be able to offer a home visit. Please
phone for details.
North Bristol Advice
Centre was set up in 1984 as a neighbourhood advice service and was
initially run by volunteers. We now employ 12 staff. We are a registered
charity and company limited by guarantee. The specific aims of the
organisation are to improve access to advice and information to all
sections of the community and to increase take up of legal entitlements.
We are committed to promoting equal opportunities and challenging
discrimination.
Advisers:
Jude Ponting
Liz Freeman
Linda Gilmour
Laura Jueterbock
Janice Bohin
Mary French
Money Advice Trainees:
Asri Abduraup
Mandy Williams
Anne Doughty Advice Services Co-ordinator
Management
and Administration:
Sally Gapper
Director
Carol Sage
Administrator
Kerry Rollings
Administrator
Allison Clarke
Administration Assistant
Selman Sheshi
Finance Manager
The centre is managed
by an independent voluntary management committee of local
residents and professionals with a wide range of
skills and experience.
Oliver Shirley
Chair
Joy Langley
Treasurer
Isobel Webley
Secretary
Tony Davis
Jane Rogers
Stan Sims
Cllr Frank Middleton
Stephen Wainwright
John Sole
For more information on how to become involved in the management
committee click here.
North Bristol
Advice Centre's core funding is provided by the following organisations:-
Bristol City
Council
South Gloucestershire County Council
The
Big Lottery (formerly the Community Fund)
Filton Town Council
Community Legal Service
Stoke Gifford
Parish Council
Financial Inclusion Fund
We hold a number
of 'drop-in sessions' and appointment sessions throughout the week
in North Bristol and South Gloucestershire. Click on the link below
to find the session nearest you. Please note that places at the
drop-in sessions may be limited due to demand.
For information
on available Advice Sessions click
here
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