Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales has affirmed its support for the advice sector by awarding over £1.4million to advice, advocacy and outreach charities between January and June, followed by a further £270,000 awarded in July to six Citizen Advice Bureaux (CABs) in England.
At a time when funding for advice services are being cut across the country, CABs in Grimsby, Cleethorpes and District (£29,000), Herefordshire (£50,000), Liverpool Central (£35,000), Blackpool (£51,500), Basildon (£32,100) and Rushmoor (£28,700) have all been awarded grants that cover core costs such as salaries, travel, training, office and premises costs.
Gillian Guy, Citizens Advice Chief Executive said: "Across the country Citizens Advice Bureaux are looking at a varied but tight funding picture. For those bureaux being supported by the Lloyds TSB Foundation this money will make a substantial difference, allowing them to continue to provide the high-quality, free, independent and confidential advice and financial education services that their communities rely on."
Linda Kelly, Chief Executive of Lloyds TSB Foundation for England and Wales, says: “CABs and other advice charities are finding it difficult to secure grants for essential core operational costs and are having no choice but to cut back on staff or close down services.
“In this our 25th anniversary year, the Foundation is proud to continue its commitment to the advice sector and CABs, which help disadvantaged people to access the advice and services they need in order to improve their lives and play a fuller role in the community.”
