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Harrogate CAB takes a big step towards it’s new home

April 20, 2012 By

Harrogate CAB in the Advertiser CAB have now completed on the purchase of our new building. The building is shortly to be demolished and a new purpose designed property built.

We are still seeking help in the form of donations in the form of funds or sponsorship towards fitting out the building and we would be extremely grateful for any help from residents or businesses in the Harrogate district.

Please support us

 

 

Pictured in the Harrogate Advertiser article published today include Andrew Jones MP our new patron and our chair, Pat Shore

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London Marathon runners wanted by Harrogate CAB

November 14, 2011 By

Harrogate Citizens Advice Bureau are currently fundraising to create a bespoke advice bureau in the heart of Harrogate.

We are looking for 2 marathon runners to support us by running on our behalf and helping us to raise vital funds.

So, if you are wanting to run the London Marathon and are not as year supporting a charity, how about helping your local Citizens Advice Bureau? CAB T-shirts etc provided!!

Please email manager@harrogatecab.cabnet.org.uk for more information.

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Harrogate CAB in the Harrogate Advertiser

November 14, 2011 By

We are extremely grateful to the Harrogate Advertiser who recently wrote an article about our fundraising activities (to purchase land and erect a bespoke building). Click here to view article

If you wish to help us raise funds for this project, please visit our Harrogate CAB fund raising page for more information.

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Volunteering Oscars 2011

November 14, 2011 By

Volunteering Oscars 2011 Pat Shore, Chair of Harrogate Citizens Advice Bureau was awarded the highly coveted award at the recent Harrogate and District volunteering oscars.

Pat was presented with a gold oscar statue and a “highly commended” trustee of the year framed certificate.

As usual Pat commented that “the award is for all the work that the trustees, staff and volunteers put in at Harrogate CAB”

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Harrogate CAB nominated for Social Policy Oscars

September 3, 2011 By

We are happy to announce that the Harrogate CAB has been shortlisted for the 2011 Social Policy Oscars.

Our nomination is within the Best report or publication category for our work on the cost of school uniforms and school trips. – The report was written by Kaz Mills from our bureau.

The winners will be announced at 9pm on Wednesday 14 September at the annual conference in York.

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Donate online to Harrogate Citizens Advice Bureau

August 18, 2011 By

Fundraise for us using Virgin Money GivingWe are pleased to inform you that Harrogate CAB can now accept donations online through Virgin Money Giving.

You can make a one off donation or regular monthly donations in order to assist Harrogate Citizens Advice Bureau continue our vital work.

Our current project is to purchase/build a new property as we need to re-locate our premises during 2012. Our new property will be able to accomodate more clients in a friendly, peaceful and confidential environment.

If you would like to organise an avent to fundraise for us, please let us know - Our fundraising site has the capability for you to add an event with funds going directly to Harrogate CAB with the addition of Gift Aid, the Governments contribution to us.

 

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Race Night Thanks

August 14, 2011 By

Harrogate CAB would like to thank everyone who joined us at our race night on 5th August, especially the Harrogate Sygnets who organised the evening.

We are really please to have raised £1,250 on the night which will go towards our new building fund.

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Race Night and Hot Supper!

July 2, 2011 By

The Harrogate ‘Sygnets’ are holding a ‘Race Night and Hot Supper’ on Friday 5th August at 7.30pm at the Masonic Hall, Harrogate in aid of the Harrogate Citizens Advice Bureau New Building Fund. (Tables of 8 are available.) Tickets:£15.00. Buy your own Horse or Jockey: £5.00. Prizes for all winning Horses and Jockeys.

To book please contact karen.shore@eurofleeting.com

BOOK NOW, PLACES ARE FILLING UP FAST!

Help your local, independent, free of charge advice charity to relocate to its own premises and to continue to provide the vital advice needed to the citizens of Harrogate

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Harrogate Citizens Advice Bureau website

July 1, 2011 By

Welcome to the new Harrogate Citizens Advice Bureau website!

We will be bringing you important updates on a regular basis on what is happening in the Harrogate CAB offices, how you can help and how we are helping the community.

Please subscribe to your favourite social media option at the top of this page, or subscribe to our newsletter so you are kept up to date.

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Volunteer to work in Harrogate CAB

April 25, 2011 By

The majority of advisers are trained volunteers, helping the Citizens Advice service to resolve over 6 million new problems every year.

Harrogate Bureau are currently looking for volunteers for a variety of roles:

  • Trustees with experience of business planning/risk assessment, human resources or social policy
  • supply receptionists.
  • experienced admin workers.

If you are interested in joining us on a voluntary basis, please register with us by completing your information below and we will contact you or alternatively, call our Bureau Manager, Carol Barber on 01423 503591.

 

 

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