Citizens Advice New Forest

17/06/2026

Remember, Martine, our Family Support Adviser will be at Ringwood Library today from 1.30 - 2.30pm, for their new reception class sessions.

If your child is starting at Poulner Infant School and Nursery, pop along today!

See the details below ⬇️

We’re pleased to be supporting the hampshire Ringwood & Fordingbridge Libraries - Hampshire County Council at their upcoming Reception class sessions at Ringwood Library.

Martine, our Family Support Adviser, will be there to meet families, offer support, and chat about how we can help as your child starts their school journey this September.

These are fun, free sessions where you can discover what the library has to offer and meet other families in the same situation.

📍 Ringwood Library & Poulner Infants
🕐 All sessions: 1:30 – 2:30pm
📅 Wednesday 17 & 24 June

We look forward to seeing you there!

Poulner Infant School and Nursery

17/06/2026

The FareShare food larder at the Nedderman Centre in New Milton is a great example of a community coming together to make a real difference.

It’s a true team effort, with FareShare providing the food, New Forest Basics Bank volunteers supporting the service on the ground, and community volunteers working alongside them to keep everything running smoothly. Together, these local services are helping ensure vital support reaches those who need it most.

We’re very grateful for our volunteer Tricia (pictured below) from Citizens Advice New Forest, who attends the larder every Wednesday with another volunteer Jerry. Tricia is a valued part of the team and a familiar, friendly face for local residents, always ready to offer advice, guidance and support whenever it’s needed. Her presence at the larder helps ensure people can access not only food and essentials, but also the information and reassurance that can make a real difference to their lives.

New Forest Basics Food Bank: food & household items for those in need

11/06/2026

We’re pleased to be supporting the hampshire Ringwood & Fordingbridge Libraries - Hampshire County Council at their upcoming Reception class sessions at Ringwood Library.

Martine, our Family Support Adviser, will be there to meet families, offer support, and chat about how we can help as your child starts their school journey this September.

These are fun, free sessions where you can discover what the library has to offer and meet other families in the same situation.

📍 Ringwood Library & Poulner Infants
🕐 All sessions: 1:30 – 2:30pm
📅 Wednesday 17 & 24 June

We look forward to seeing you there!

Poulner Infant School and Nursery

10/06/2026

Worried about energy bills or debt?

You're not alone. Citizens Advice New Forest can help with free, confidential advice on managing energy costs, dealing with debt, and accessing financial support.

Read the story: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdjkevgv9rzo

Contact us to find out how we can help 0808 278 7860

The majority of billpayers are unaware of special tariffs for water and broadband, the spending watchdog says.

04/06/2026

We're celebrating Volunteers’ Week by shining a light on the people who make a real difference in their communities 💙

03/06/2026

💬 June Advice Column

"I've recently had to give up work due to a back injury and I'm worried about how I'm going to cope with the drop in income."

If you're facing a similar situation, help may be available. Read our latest Advice Column to find out more about the support and benefits you could be entitled to.

👇 Read more:
https://www.newforestcab.org.uk/ive-recently-had-to-give-up-work-due-to-a-back-injury-and-im-worried-about-how-im-going-to-cope-with-the-drop-in-income/

01/06/2026

🌟 Happy Volunteers’ Week! 🌟

Today marks the start of Volunteers’ Week, a chance to celebrate and say a huge thank you to the incredible volunteers who make our service possible.

Every day, our volunteers give their time, skills, compassion and commitment to help local people find the advice and support they need. Whether they're supporting clients directly, helping behind the scenes, or sharing their expertise, their contribution makes a real difference to our community.

To all our volunteers, thank you for everything you do. We couldn't do it without you! 💙

28/05/2026

We’re looking forward to being part of Totton Community Day! 🎉

Our team from Citizens Advice New Forest will be there on the day, ready to chat and offer free, confidential advice on things like benefits, debt, housing and more.

Whether you’ve got a question, need some guidance, or just want to find out more about how we can help, do come and say hello 👋

We hope to see you there!

New Forest District Council

28/05/2026

📞If you need advice on managing your energy costs, you can contact Citizens Advice New Forest on 0808 278 7860

Do you heat your home using heating oil? 🔥

A reminder that we’re working with Citizens Advice East Hampshire to support Hampshire residents who rely on heating oil and are struggling with increased costs.

As well as help towards the cost of heating oil for eligible residents, Citizens Advice can also provide general advice on managing energy costs and wider finances.

This support is part of the Crisis Resilience Fund, which helps households facing financial pressure with essential costs.

Find out more, see if you’re eligible and apply by visiting the link in the comments.

Connect4Communities - Hampshire County Council

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20/05/2026

We’re here for you. Our free online advice can help you:

➡️ Check what benefits you could get
➡️ Work out your budget
➡️ Get support with your energy bills

You can visit our website any time ⤵️
https://www.newforestcab.org.uk/are-you-worrying-about-the-cost-of-living-get-help-in-the-new-forest-now/