Week 6 of the 12 weeks of Christmas Tips Take care of yourself, and one another. Christmas can be a joyful time of the year. However, for some people, it can also be one of the hardest times of the year. This year may be the hardest yet. facebook.com/14028647316534…

Week 7 of the 12 weeks of Christmas Tips Prevent a Christmas debt hangover & pay priority bills first facebook.com/14028647316534…

Week 8 of the 12 weeks of Christmas Tips Beware of fake black Friday deals m.facebook.com/story.php?stor…

If you need advice on benefits during this time or how you will be affected following this announcement please contact us for advice on 02895 906505 ttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-northern-ireland-55039060

Week 9 of the 12 weeks of Christmas Tips Today is Cyber Monday facebook.com/14028647316534…

Week 12 of 12 Christmas money tips This weeks post is a little different to previous weeks. This week we … challenge YOU … to a … no spend day. facebook.com/14028647316534…

Today is Blue Monday, apparently the most depressing day of the year. Please contact us for advice so that we can help you fight the blues. We have two experienced money advisors that can advise and assist with different options. Contact us on 02895 906505 #freeadvice

Our most recent survey showed that 40 per cent of our clients have reported reduced income as a direct result of the Covid pandemic with a “high level of poverty” in some households. newtownabbeytoday.co.uk/health/coronav…

As this week is one year since lockdown began we thought we would highlight some statistics to show how challenging this year has been for the local community. Also with difficult times still to come for many we are here if you need support and advice. Contact 02895 906505

Our staff have been brilliant over the past year making sure every client is dealt with and advised fully resulting in 40,000 enquiries since March last year. If you need advice please contact us on 02895 906505

Since March last year we have helped clients get money back totalling £9 million. This is money that will go back into the local economy. To get a benefit check today contact us on 02895 906505

When lockdown began there was a dramatic increase in employment queries as businesses could no longer continue in the same way. This high volume continued throughout the year with a total of 5,000 employment queries. If you need employment advice please contact us on 02895906505

A member of our community describes how he was contacted by criminals impersonating police over the phone. Suspecting that something wasn't right, he contacted us immediately. Share this video with family and friends to make them aware of this scam - youtu.be/N3UX6gpIm4A

Here for the people of Ballyclare! #Ballyclare

CAAntrimNewtownabbey note that in the last year their crisis intervention (helping people attain the basics) has risen by 61%

CAAntrimNewtownabbey discusses the fear and anxiety of the people they are working with in relation to the potential cut - for one single mum it represents her entire electricity budget

It’s about the basics - food on the table, oil in the tank and electricity in the meter. facebook.com/14028647316534…

Our Macmillan adviser Denise is giving evidence today to the UK Commission on Bereavement UK Commission on Bereavement and you can too – complete the survey by 31 December to share your experiences and ideas to improve bereavement support bereavementcommission.org.uk/taking-part/