Angus Citizens Advice Bureau

26/01/2026

22/01/2026

Looking for something to do on this dreich day?

Why not pop along to The Royal Hotel in Forfar this afternoon between 2pm and 3.30pm to see us or one of the fantastic other organisations that are here today!

18/01/2026

Everyone in Scotland should be able to heat and light their homes in a way that is affordable, accessible, and sustainable. But with the ongoing cost of living and energy crises, this has become more challenging than ever—bills have soared, and demand for energy advice has risen sharply.

If you or someone you know would benefit from a friendly chat about understanding energy bills and finding practical ways to save money, we’re here to help!

Our energy adviser, Shona, can support you by:-

👉 Helping you make sense of your energy bills
👉Exploring ways to cut costs and save energy
👉 Offering guidance tailored to your situation

You can contact Shona via

📞 01241 870661 (Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm)
✉advice@anguscab.org.uk (Monday - Friday 10am - 3pm)
🏠11 Millgate, Arbroath, DD11 1NN (10am - 1pm onday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday)

16/01/2026

HMRC is reminding customers to be wary of scams in the run up to the Self Assessment deadline on 31 January

More than 4,800 Self Assessment scams have been reported in the last 10 months

HMRC will never ask for personal or financial information over text message or email, or leave voicemails threatening legal action or arrest

Don't click on links, provide any details or make any payments to a cold caller

Read More➡️

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/consumer/scams/

13/01/2026

💡 Energy Best Deal Talk – Free Support for Your Community 💡

We’re offering Energy Best Deal Talks delivered by our specialist Energy Adviser and are looking for organisations or community groups who may be interested in hosting a session.

🔹 What’s the project about?
The project supports people who are vulnerable, or at risk of fuel poverty, to better manage and afford their energy bills. We do this by:
✔️ Providing practical energy advice and support
✔️ Helping people maximise their income and access additional financial support
✔️ Delivering group sessions for people experiencing fuel poverty
✔️ Supporting front-line workers with training to better understand fuel poverty and offer confident energy-related advice

🔹 About the session
🕒 45–60 minutes
👥 Ideal for groups of around 10 people (but flexible!)
🗣️ Includes a short presentation and interactive group activities

If your service or user group would benefit from this session, we’d love to hear from you. Please get in touch with Frances to find out more or to book a talk - admin@anguscab.org.uk

12/01/2026

🎉 New Year, New Opportunity to Give Back! 🎉

As we welcome the New Year, we’re inviting volunteers to join our team and help make a positive impact in our community. 💙

Volunteering is a great way to meet new people, gain experience, and start the year with purpose. No experience needed—just a willingness to help and a big heart!

📅 Opportunities available throughout the New Year

📩 Interested? Contact Sooz at suzanne.dissel@anguscab.org.uk or phone 01241 870661.

Let’s make this year meaningful—together! 🙌

👉 Feel free to like, comment, and share to help us reach more amazing people.

08/01/2026

🎉 Happy New Year – We’re Back Open 🎉

We hope you had a restful festive break. As we begin the New Year, we’d like to let you know that we are now back open and ready to support you.

We’re here to provide free, confidential, and impartial advice on issues such as benefits, debt, housing, employment, and more.

Our advice service runs as follows:-

In Person - Our Arbroath Office is open Monday - Friday (excluding Wednesdays) between the hours of 10am and 1pm. The office is located at 11 Millgate, Arbroath, DD11 1NN

🖥 email - advice@anguscab.org.uk

📞 Our telephone line (01241 870661) is open Monday - Friday between the hours of 10am and 3pm and are answered by our Triage Workers. Our lines can get really busy, but there is a voicemail service which is checked multiple times a day.

If you or someone you know needs advice or support, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We’re here to help. 💙

23/12/2025

🎄✨ Season’s Greetings! ✨🎄

Our advice service is now closed for the festive break, and our telephone service will reopen on 7th January 2026 at 10am

If you need assistance before we return, please check our website or local resources for help during the holidays.

https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/scotland/

Wishing you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎅🌟

19/12/2025

Our advice line will close at 2pm today and re-open on Monday at 10am.