Castlemilk citizens advice bureau

31/03/2026

THE OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON MONDAY 6TH APRIL

10/03/2026

We're Live! - Today marks the start of

💜 Are you a kinship carer? We’d love to hear from you.
What’s a memory with your child or young person that always makes you smile? Share your happy moment below and let’s fill this space with warmth and real stories from our amazing kinship community. ✨

Want to get involved in more ways this week? We’ve got a whole programme of inspiring events, activities and resources waiting for you on our website.
https://kinship.scot/kinship-care-week-2026/

12/01/2026

Please note we are changing our drop-in & appointments.

From Monday 2nd March our drop-in will be on a Monday & Wednesday from 9am to 4pm.

Appointments will be available on a Tuesday & Thursday AM & PM

06/01/2026

In Scotland, almost 165,000 people don’t have access to a bank accounts. If people don’t have a bank account, basic everyday tasks become impossible. You can’t receive your wages or any payments from benefits. You can’t get a tenancy agreement. And everyday bills are more expensive as you can’t take advantage of cheaper deals offered via direct debt. You are also blocked from accessing affordable credit as banks and lenders often rely on payments going in and out of a bank account.
Particularly affected groups include:
- Ex prisoners
- Refugees
- Those experiencing homelessness
- Victim survivors of domestic abuse
- Undischarged bankrupts
If people are struggling with financial exclusion and getting access to a bank account, they can get in touch with their local CAB for support with opening a Basic Bank Account.

17/12/2025

The office will close on Thursday 19th December until 5th January 2026.
We would like to wish all our clients a merry Christmas & a Happy new year 🎉

11/12/2025

DUE TO STAFF SICKNESS WE ARE UNABLE TO OPEN FOR DROP IN TODAY THURSDAY 11TH DECEMBER. WE APOLOGISE FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE THIS MAY CAUSE. FOR TELEPHONE ADVICE PLEASE CALL 0141 634 0338.

19/11/2025

09/11/2025

🎄 Paradise Pit Stop Christmas Day returns for its third year! 🎁

Following two years where hundreds found comfort and connection, Celtic FC Foundation is announcing the return of Paradise Pit Stop this Christmas Day 2025, once again opening the doors of Celtic Park to welcome over 350 vulnerable individuals and families from across the community.

What began as a new initiative in 2023 has now become a heart-warming annual tradition, offering a safe and welcoming space for those who may otherwise face the festive season alone. Over the past two years, many people have gathered at Celtic Park to share in a day filled with warmth, food, companionship and hope.

Guests will enjoy a traditional Christmas meal, festive entertainment, gifts and access to essential support services, helping to spread joy and create cherished memories during what can be a difficult time for many.

The ongoing need for Paradise Pit Stop highlights the Foundation’s deep commitment to compassion, inclusion and community spirit all year round and especially on Christmas Day as Celtic Park becomes a place of comfort and kindness for those facing poverty, hardship or loneliness.

However, the Foundation’s support doesn’t stop there. Paradise Pit Stop is open throughout the year, offering free, nutritious meals four days a week at Celtic Park - every Monday and Thursday evening from 5-7pm and every Wednesday and Friday lunchtime from 12 noon-2pm. These regular sessions provide a warm, welcoming space where anyone in need can enjoy good food, friendly company and a sense of community, ensuring that support, comfort and connection are available well beyond the festive season.

Paradise Pit Stop is open to those who may be struggling financially or spending Christmas alone - if that’s you or someone close to you, we’d love to welcome you, however, places are limited, so we kindly ask that only those who genuinely need support and intend to attend register for the event.

To register your interest click the link in the comments or call 0141 551 4321.

08/10/2025

East Kilbride Police Officers are investigating a bogus phone call made to an elderly female in the East Kilbride area on Monday the 29th September 2025. A man has called the females landline and falsely stated he was a Detective Constable from Hamilton police office carrying out an investigation into Santander banking staff. During the call he asked her to dial 999 and have this confirmed (Male didn’t hang up keeping line live). We believe this was all done in a failed attempt to gain her private banking details or have her withdraw cash to assist in a bogus police enquiry.
We ask for everyone to be vigilant when being asked to hand over any banking details over the phone or online.

If in doubt hang up wait 10 minutes to call police or contact police from another phone.