We provide advice
and information on a wide range of issues including Welfare
Benefits, Debt, basic Housing and Employment
issues. We also
have details of other national organisations and groups.
We are unable to offer advice on neighbourhood disputes or consumer
issues. (see referral section below). Our free, confidential, and
independent service is available to people living in North Bristol,
and 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 13 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.
Advice Team Manager:
Anne Doughty
Advisers:
Jude Ponting
Laura Jueterbock
Mandy Williams
Nicola Pearce
Graham Bazley
Linda Gilmour
Adam Gifford
Trainee Advice Support Workers:
Kate Thomas
Dee Singh
Management
and Administration:
Sally Gapper
Chief Executive Officer
Melanie Hatcliff
Office Manager
Allison Clarke
Administrator
Demba Sowe
Receptionist
Selman Sheshi
Finance Manager
Cas Brooks
Assistant to Chief Executive Officer
Janice Bohin
Volunteer Admin Support
The centre is managed
by an independent voluntary management committee of local
residents and professionals with a wide range of
skills and experience.
Ellen Cheshire
Chair
Joy Langley
Treasurer
Isobel Webley
Secretary
Tony Davis
Jane Rogers
Stephen Wainwright
John Peake
Gail Bowden-Huggett
Emma Reed
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
Financial Inclusion Fund
Society for
the Assistance of Ladies in Reduced Circumstances
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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