⏰Important update on our cost of living Judicial Review⏰ The High Court has granted leave to challenge a decision on behalf of a homeless client who has been refused access to cost of living support.

The Môn CF Anglesey offices in Bangor and Caernarfon will close in January, as the European funding utilised to set up the offices is now ending. The organisation will continue to operate, based on Anglesey. thebangoraye.com/mon-cf-to-clos…

Our data shows that the Government’s support is not enough to get people through this winter. More people will be unable to afford essentials like food, gas and electricity. Hear what we’re seeing at our next cost of living briefing ⤵️ eventbrite.co.uk/e/citizens-adv…

Our statement on Ministry of Justice's announcement yesterday of a review of civil #LegalAid. So much evidence already exists about the issues and the solutions. Can we please just get on with the solutions? And that has to start with a significant increase in fees.

Check out our recent project post introducing our case-studies Nuffield Foundation The British Academy #UnderstandingCommunities swladviceandcommunities.com/introducing-ou…

2 Sisters workforce urged to seek support on offer. All 2 Sisters employees are being urged to make use of the re-employment and training support now on offer. More information here: anglesey.gov.wales/en/newsroom/ne…

The @luhc Community Ownership Fund aims to ensure local people can continue benefiting from local institutions whose future may be in doubt. We can provide investment to match fund with Community Ownership Fund. Get in touch with us to find out more: [email protected]

New post on our research with the North Wales Regional Advice Network, highlighting challenges to delivering advice services, channels used to provide information and advice, networks and connections, “cost of living crisis” and engaging with communities: swladviceandcommunities.com/social-welfare…

Briefing note on our Rochdale workshop with organisations on how they provide information and advice, how they connect people to advice, and how they connect with each other and the community GMCVO Action Together Nuffield Foundation The British Academy gmcvo.org.uk/publications/r…

Did you know that every year millions of pounds of benefits are left unclaimed? Make sure that you claim the support you are entitled too. More information here: anglesey.gov.wales/en/Residents/B… @MonFMRadio Menter Môn Medrwn Môn Canolfan Cyngori Ynys Môn Citizens Advice Llinos Medi AS/MP Rhun ap Iorwerth

Our new research, covered in the Guardian today, finds that £19 billion in income related benefits and social tariffs goes unclaimed every year. theguardian.com/society/2023/a…

theguardian.com/society/2023/a… FRU tackles poverty by providing free legal representation at social security appeal tribunals. In 2022 in a sample period of only 3 months we secured over £400,000 for our clients. To support our work go to thefru.org.uk/donate #ProBono

New analysis: Missing out: £19 billion of support goes unclaimed each year policyinpractice.co.uk/new-analysis-m…

New report shows that millions of families are missing out on £19 billion a year in unclaimed benefits. Read our breakdown of what's not being claimed, and why policyinpractice.co.uk/unclaimed-bene…