Paddock Wood Community Advice Centre

02/06/2026

Our volunteers give so much to our organisation, without them we wouldn't be able to do what we do. Thank you to each and every one of you.

22/05/2026

Please note our office will be closed on bank holiday, Monday 25 May. Normal office hours resume on Tuesday 26 May.

15/05/2026

Planning a summer trip to the EU, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein? ✈️ Stay prepared with our quick pre-travel checklist — passport validity, GOV.UK travel advice, and essential tips to avoid last-minute surprises.

With the summer months approaching, if you’re planning to travel in the EU, Norway, Switzerland, Iceland or Liechtenstein here’s a handy list to check before you travel. · Check the latest travel advice on the GOV.UK website - https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice This link provides advice a...

05/05/2026

Thank you so much to the Jempson Foundation for their donation!

We’re proud to share that The Jempson Foundation has donated £250 to support the incredible work of Paddock Wood Community Advice Centre 💙🙌

This amazing charity provides free advice, information, and support to people across Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, and surrounding villages - helping individuals navigate challenges such as:

Welfare & benefits
Employment guidance
Mental health support
Everyday life advice

27/04/2026

Our Office will be closed on Wednesday 29 April for staff training & on bank holiday, Monday 4 May. Normal Office hours resume on Tuesday 5 May.

24/04/2026

Important update: Benefit Changes 2026 — what to expect and how it might affect your household. . Read our summary and next steps to stay informed:

Each April there are changes to the benefits system but this year there are more than usual. We provide a helpful summary below of some of the main changes coming into place. UNIVERSAL CREDIT· The two-child cap in Universal Credit has been removed enabling families with three or more children to cl...

02/04/2026

Our office will be closed for the Easter weekend from Friday 3 April until Monday 6 April. Normal office hours resume at 9.30am on Tuesday 7 April.

06/03/2026

Tired of wading through junk mail? Our latest post shares simple steps to cut down on unwanted leaflets and brochures—like a ‘no junk mail’ sign and opting out through Royal Mail. Read more.

We can wait a long time for a postal delivery and then much of it is junk. Here are some ways we can help to reduce this waste.1. Put a ‘no junk mail’ sign on your door to help stop junk mail.2. Contact Royal Mail and ask them to stop delivering leaflets and brochures to your address. You need t...

11/02/2026

Our office will be closed on Monday 16th February. Normal office hours will resume on Tuesday 17th.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

06/02/2026

Thinking about equity release? It can seem attractive, but there are important drawbacks many people only discover later - read our short guide to understand the risks and make an informed decision.

Equity release schemes sound full of promise to those who want to access some of the money tied up in their value of their home without having to move because the loan, plus its interest, is repaid from the sale of your home after you pass away or move into long-term care. But it’s not as straight...