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• About

  At ³ÉÈËÂÛ̳ Radio York we want to celebrate, help and spread the word about people making a difference in North Yorkshire.Ìý

  Let us know about what you're doing to help your community, by emailingÌýradioyork@bbc.co.ukÌýand putting "Make a Difference" in the subject title.

• Help from Citizens Advice in North Yorkshire

  Money and Benefits Advice Service (North Yorkshire)

  0300 3031 598*

  Expert help with benefits, Universal Credit and money

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  Adviceline

  0300 3309 036* (Hambleton, Richmondshire, Selby, Ryedale, Craven and Harrogate Districts)

  03444 111 444 (Scarborough and York)

  To speak to an adviser on any issue including benefits, debt, employment, housing and family issues.

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  Universal Credit - Help to Claim

  0800 144 8 444

  FREE CALL. Support with your first Universal Credit claim

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  Warm & Well in North Yorkshire - warmandwell.org.uk

  01609 767555*

  Help with energy debt, switching suppliers, energy efficiency and emergency money for fuel top-ups

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  Citizens Advice Consumer Service

  0808 223 1133

  FREE CALL. Expert help with consumer problems

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  Pension Wise

  0800 138 3944

  FREE CALL. Specialist pension guidance for people over 50 with a workplace or personal pension

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  Scams Action

  0808 250 5050

  FREE CALL. Reporting and advice about online scams.

  
  

  * Voicemail available

  Calls to the numbers other than those marked as free calls cost the same as calling landline numbers which begin with 01 or 02. They will be included as part of a mobile allowance or a landline call package. Please ask if you need them to call you back.

  Online advice is available at www.citizensadvice.org.uk

• Foodbanks in North Yorkshire

  York Foodbank

  Monday – 11:00-13:00 – Gateway Centre, Front Street, Acomb, YO24 3BZ.

  Wednesday – 13:00-15:00 – Living Word Church, 189 Huntington Road, YO31 9BP.

  Friday – 10:30-12:30 – Cornerstone Methodist Church, 119 Millfield Lane, Tang Hall, YO10 3AP.

  Saturday – 10:00-12:00 – The Citdel (Salvation Army building), Gillygate, York, YO31 7EA.

  York Foodbank operate on a voucher referral basis. If you need help, the best way to access York Foodbank is usually through Citizens’ Advice York: 0344 411 1444.

  
  

  Community Works, Thirsk

  Monday - 09:00-18:30

  Tuesday - 09:00-17:00

  Wednesday – 09:00-18:30

  Thursday – 09:00-17:00

  Friday – 09:00-15:00

  To get in touch with Community Works in Thirsk to find out more or to access support call 01845 524 494 or email info@communityworks.uk. They have a food bank to help people in urgent need and support workers who can help with a wide range of issues including benefits, debt, CV-writing and job search.

  
  

  
  
  

  Selby & District Foodbank

  Monday – 10:00-13:00

  Wednesday – 10:00-13:00

  Friday – 10:00-13:00

  Location for clients – 1811 Building, New Lane, Selby, YO8 4QP

  For donations - 30 New Lane, Selby, YO8 4QB

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  Hambleton Foodshare

  Monday – 16:00-18:00

  They accept self-referrals for your first visit and will then help you get further referrals from their agency partners.

  If you need help or advice from them, call 07514 244158 or email Info@hambletonfoodshare.org.uk