Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau
@renfrewshirecab.bsky.social
Free, confidential, independent and impartial advice to people in Renfrewshire on issues including money, benefits, employment and housing.
7 Glasgow Road
Paisley
PA1 3QS
0141 889 2121
https://www.renfrewshirecab.org.uk/
7 Glasgow Road
Paisley
PA1 3QS
0141 889 2121
https://www.renfrewshirecab.org.uk/
The cost of heating a home to a healthy temperate is out of reach for many families. Some householders are resorting to only heating one room. Support @nea_ukcharity's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
November 26, 2025 at 12:02 PM
The cost of heating a home to a healthy temperate is out of reach for many families. Some householders are resorting to only heating one room. Support @nea_ukcharity's #FuelPovertyAwarenessDay
Some dangers are obvious, others are silent. Gas fires, wood burners, and boilers can all produce carbon monoxide. The only warning comes from a working alarm. Install and test carbon monoxide alarms in key rooms.
Visit www.coalarmssavelives.com for guidance on where to fit them
Visit www.coalarmssavelives.com for guidance on where to fit them
November 21, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Some dangers are obvious, others are silent. Gas fires, wood burners, and boilers can all produce carbon monoxide. The only warning comes from a working alarm. Install and test carbon monoxide alarms in key rooms.
Visit www.coalarmssavelives.com for guidance on where to fit them
Visit www.coalarmssavelives.com for guidance on where to fit them
Donations wanted! RCAB has established a new Baby Bank for families in Renfrewshire, more info below.
Items from the baby bank are provided by referral. If you are in need of baby items, please contact your RCAB adviser or book an appointment at app.10to8.com/book/renfrew...
Items from the baby bank are provided by referral. If you are in need of baby items, please contact your RCAB adviser or book an appointment at app.10to8.com/book/renfrew...
November 6, 2025 at 12:02 PM
Donations wanted! RCAB has established a new Baby Bank for families in Renfrewshire, more info below.
Items from the baby bank are provided by referral. If you are in need of baby items, please contact your RCAB adviser or book an appointment at app.10to8.com/book/renfrew...
Items from the baby bank are provided by referral. If you are in need of baby items, please contact your RCAB adviser or book an appointment at app.10to8.com/book/renfrew...
Advice Works (0300 300 1238) and Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau (0141 889 2121) have joined forces for Talk Money Week to provide appointments for benefit and/or debt advice (including help with problems paying council tax).
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October 23, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Advice Works (0300 300 1238) and Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau (0141 889 2121) have joined forces for Talk Money Week to provide appointments for benefit and/or debt advice (including help with problems paying council tax).
advicerenfrewshire.youcanbook.me
advicerenfrewshire.youcanbook.me
UC scam
Our staff have been seeing scam UC letters sent to clients, asking them to book an appt at the Job Centre using an 0800 number.
If you get a letter about UC, call 0800 328 5644 or go to www.gov.uk/universal-cr... to respond to legitimate communications or to report scams
Our staff have been seeing scam UC letters sent to clients, asking them to book an appt at the Job Centre using an 0800 number.
If you get a letter about UC, call 0800 328 5644 or go to www.gov.uk/universal-cr... to respond to legitimate communications or to report scams
October 14, 2025 at 11:02 AM
UC scam
Our staff have been seeing scam UC letters sent to clients, asking them to book an appt at the Job Centre using an 0800 number.
If you get a letter about UC, call 0800 328 5644 or go to www.gov.uk/universal-cr... to respond to legitimate communications or to report scams
Our staff have been seeing scam UC letters sent to clients, asking them to book an appt at the Job Centre using an 0800 number.
If you get a letter about UC, call 0800 328 5644 or go to www.gov.uk/universal-cr... to respond to legitimate communications or to report scams
This #ChallengePoverty Week, Poverty Alliance are calling on the Scottish Government to take action on climate that benefits local communities, protects those on low-incomes and ensures that the biggest polluters pay for their damage.
More: www.povertyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
More: www.povertyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
October 10, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This #ChallengePoverty Week, Poverty Alliance are calling on the Scottish Government to take action on climate that benefits local communities, protects those on low-incomes and ensures that the biggest polluters pay for their damage.
More: www.povertyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
More: www.povertyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
A financially healthy third sector is key to making meaningful progress on poverty and inequality. By participating in #ChallengePoverty Week, we want better investment in our communities, with fair funding for charities tackling inequality.
More: www.povertyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
More: www.povertyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
October 9, 2025 at 3:49 PM
A financially healthy third sector is key to making meaningful progress on poverty and inequality. By participating in #ChallengePoverty Week, we want better investment in our communities, with fair funding for charities tackling inequality.
More: www.povertyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
More: www.povertyalliance.org/wp-content/u...
Did you know 1 in 5 people in Scotland are locked in poverty?
This week is #ChallengePoverty Week, and RCAB believes with compassion and justice we can end poverty.
Visit renfrewshire.cas.org.uk for links to self help and to book an appt.
More info: www.povertyalliance.org/CPW/
This week is #ChallengePoverty Week, and RCAB believes with compassion and justice we can end poverty.
Visit renfrewshire.cas.org.uk for links to self help and to book an appt.
More info: www.povertyalliance.org/CPW/
October 8, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Did you know 1 in 5 people in Scotland are locked in poverty?
This week is #ChallengePoverty Week, and RCAB believes with compassion and justice we can end poverty.
Visit renfrewshire.cas.org.uk for links to self help and to book an appt.
More info: www.povertyalliance.org/CPW/
This week is #ChallengePoverty Week, and RCAB believes with compassion and justice we can end poverty.
Visit renfrewshire.cas.org.uk for links to self help and to book an appt.
More info: www.povertyalliance.org/CPW/
Volunteers wanted! Can you spare 3 hours a week?
RCAB is launching a Baby Bank, providing baby essentials to families in need. We're looking for volunteers to help process referrals and package items.
For more details, please email ren-manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk
RCAB is launching a Baby Bank, providing baby essentials to families in need. We're looking for volunteers to help process referrals and package items.
For more details, please email ren-manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk
September 3, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Volunteers wanted! Can you spare 3 hours a week?
RCAB is launching a Baby Bank, providing baby essentials to families in need. We're looking for volunteers to help process referrals and package items.
For more details, please email ren-manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk
RCAB is launching a Baby Bank, providing baby essentials to families in need. We're looking for volunteers to help process referrals and package items.
For more details, please email ren-manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk
Scammers are sending texts asking you to apply for "Winter Heating Allowance" within an urgent deadline or risk missing out on £300
Qualifying people in Scotland are paid Pension Age Winter Heating Payment once a year, and don't need to apply.
More info: www.mygov.scot/pension-age-...
Qualifying people in Scotland are paid Pension Age Winter Heating Payment once a year, and don't need to apply.
More info: www.mygov.scot/pension-age-...
August 29, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Scammers are sending texts asking you to apply for "Winter Heating Allowance" within an urgent deadline or risk missing out on £300
Qualifying people in Scotland are paid Pension Age Winter Heating Payment once a year, and don't need to apply.
More info: www.mygov.scot/pension-age-...
Qualifying people in Scotland are paid Pension Age Winter Heating Payment once a year, and don't need to apply.
More info: www.mygov.scot/pension-age-...
Applying for UC for the first time?
Citizens Advice Scotland's Help To Claim service helps you through the UC application process until your first payment. HTC is a telephone service, with interpreters for various languages available.
Call 08000 232 581 to speak to a HTC adviser.
Citizens Advice Scotland's Help To Claim service helps you through the UC application process until your first payment. HTC is a telephone service, with interpreters for various languages available.
Call 08000 232 581 to speak to a HTC adviser.
August 22, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Applying for UC for the first time?
Citizens Advice Scotland's Help To Claim service helps you through the UC application process until your first payment. HTC is a telephone service, with interpreters for various languages available.
Call 08000 232 581 to speak to a HTC adviser.
Citizens Advice Scotland's Help To Claim service helps you through the UC application process until your first payment. HTC is a telephone service, with interpreters for various languages available.
Call 08000 232 581 to speak to a HTC adviser.
We're hiring! RCAB is looking for someone with experience in people management and understanding of the needs of Renfrewshire to be our next CEO.
For more information, visit goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP..., or request an application pack by emailing manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk
For more information, visit goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP..., or request an application pack by emailing manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk
July 24, 2025 at 3:19 PM
We're hiring! RCAB is looking for someone with experience in people management and understanding of the needs of Renfrewshire to be our next CEO.
For more information, visit goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP..., or request an application pack by emailing manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk
For more information, visit goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP..., or request an application pack by emailing manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk
Jeśli ktoś kontaktuje się z Tobą i przedstawia się jako osoba z Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau, oraz prosi o płatnośc za usługi, proszę, napisz do nas maila na ren-manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk lub zgłoś to osobiście.
June 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Jeśli ktoś kontaktuje się z Tobą i przedstawia się jako osoba z Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau, oraz prosi o płatnośc za usługi, proszę, napisz do nas maila na ren-manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk lub zgłoś to osobiście.
RCAB services will always be free. We never ask for payment for our services.
If someone claiming to be from RCAB asks for payment in exchange for advice, report it to ren-manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk, visit our office or leave a voicemail at 0141 889 2121 to let us know.
If someone claiming to be from RCAB asks for payment in exchange for advice, report it to ren-manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk, visit our office or leave a voicemail at 0141 889 2121 to let us know.
June 27, 2025 at 2:30 PM
RCAB services will always be free. We never ask for payment for our services.
If someone claiming to be from RCAB asks for payment in exchange for advice, report it to ren-manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk, visit our office or leave a voicemail at 0141 889 2121 to let us know.
If someone claiming to be from RCAB asks for payment in exchange for advice, report it to ren-manager@paisleycab.casonline.org.uk, visit our office or leave a voicemail at 0141 889 2121 to let us know.
🌟'People come with a wide range of issues and leave with a plan'🌟
Michele is one of our newest volunteers, she enjoys seeing clients from all backgrounds and helping them make informed decisions. See below for her volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
Michele is one of our newest volunteers, she enjoys seeing clients from all backgrounds and helping them make informed decisions. See below for her volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
June 5, 2025 at 11:03 AM
🌟'People come with a wide range of issues and leave with a plan'🌟
Michele is one of our newest volunteers, she enjoys seeing clients from all backgrounds and helping them make informed decisions. See below for her volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
Michele is one of our newest volunteers, she enjoys seeing clients from all backgrounds and helping them make informed decisions. See below for her volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
🌟'There's so such thing as a daft question'🌟
Sean is learning every day through volunteering, from training to knowledgeable colleagues. See below for his full volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
Sean is learning every day through volunteering, from training to knowledgeable colleagues. See below for his full volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
June 4, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🌟'There's so such thing as a daft question'🌟
Sean is learning every day through volunteering, from training to knowledgeable colleagues. See below for his full volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
Sean is learning every day through volunteering, from training to knowledgeable colleagues. See below for his full volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
🌟'Everyone is so patient and helpful'🌟
Tracey got her confidence back after volunteering, and finds volunteering highly rewarding. See below for her full volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
Tracey got her confidence back after volunteering, and finds volunteering highly rewarding. See below for her full volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
June 3, 2025 at 11:04 AM
🌟'Everyone is so patient and helpful'🌟
Tracey got her confidence back after volunteering, and finds volunteering highly rewarding. See below for her full volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
Tracey got her confidence back after volunteering, and finds volunteering highly rewarding. See below for her full volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
Happy Volunteers Week!
🌟'I have become a more confident person since volunteering'🌟
Cody has learned a lot since she's been at RCAB, and enjoys giving back to her community through volunteering. See below for her full volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
🌟'I have become a more confident person since volunteering'🌟
Cody has learned a lot since she's been at RCAB, and enjoys giving back to her community through volunteering. See below for her full volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
June 2, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Happy Volunteers Week!
🌟'I have become a more confident person since volunteering'🌟
Cody has learned a lot since she's been at RCAB, and enjoys giving back to her community through volunteering. See below for her full volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
🌟'I have become a more confident person since volunteering'🌟
Cody has learned a lot since she's been at RCAB, and enjoys giving back to her community through volunteering. See below for her full volunteer story. #VolunteersWeekScot #CABVolunteeringScot
📔School Support Service📔
This week our adviser will be visiting Riverbrae, St Andrews, Park Mains, Renfrew and Gryffe High Schools.
To make an appointment, call 0141 889 2121, or visit buff.ly/3VCzAal. Our advice is free, impartial and confidential.
This week our adviser will be visiting Riverbrae, St Andrews, Park Mains, Renfrew and Gryffe High Schools.
To make an appointment, call 0141 889 2121, or visit buff.ly/3VCzAal. Our advice is free, impartial and confidential.
June 2, 2025 at 7:01 AM
📔School Support Service📔
This week our adviser will be visiting Riverbrae, St Andrews, Park Mains, Renfrew and Gryffe High Schools.
To make an appointment, call 0141 889 2121, or visit buff.ly/3VCzAal. Our advice is free, impartial and confidential.
This week our adviser will be visiting Riverbrae, St Andrews, Park Mains, Renfrew and Gryffe High Schools.
To make an appointment, call 0141 889 2121, or visit buff.ly/3VCzAal. Our advice is free, impartial and confidential.
The Friend In Need or Hi Mum and Dad text scam impersonates friends and family, who lose their phone and are in urgent need of money. Manage your risk by making a family password only you and loved ones know to use in this situation
More on Whatsapp scams www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
More on Whatsapp scams www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
May 29, 2025 at 1:16 PM
The Friend In Need or Hi Mum and Dad text scam impersonates friends and family, who lose their phone and are in urgent need of money. Manage your risk by making a family password only you and loved ones know to use in this situation
More on Whatsapp scams www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
More on Whatsapp scams www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
📔School Support Service📔
This week our adviser will be visiting Gleniffer and St Benedict's High Schools.
To make an appointment, call 0141 889 2121, or visit buff.ly/3VCzAal.
Our advice is free, impartial and confidential.
This week our adviser will be visiting Gleniffer and St Benedict's High Schools.
To make an appointment, call 0141 889 2121, or visit buff.ly/3VCzAal.
Our advice is free, impartial and confidential.
May 26, 2025 at 7:06 AM
📔School Support Service📔
This week our adviser will be visiting Gleniffer and St Benedict's High Schools.
To make an appointment, call 0141 889 2121, or visit buff.ly/3VCzAal.
Our advice is free, impartial and confidential.
This week our adviser will be visiting Gleniffer and St Benedict's High Schools.
To make an appointment, call 0141 889 2121, or visit buff.ly/3VCzAal.
Our advice is free, impartial and confidential.
Scammers claiming to be from HMRC are threatening potential scam victims with lawsuits and demands for unpaid tax to be paid.
HMRC will never ask for personal information by email or text for tax rebates or refunds.
More information on HMRC scams www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
HMRC will never ask for personal information by email or text for tax rebates or refunds.
More information on HMRC scams www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
May 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Scammers claiming to be from HMRC are threatening potential scam victims with lawsuits and demands for unpaid tax to be paid.
HMRC will never ask for personal information by email or text for tax rebates or refunds.
More information on HMRC scams www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
HMRC will never ask for personal information by email or text for tax rebates or refunds.
More information on HMRC scams www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
📔School Support Service📔
This week our adviser will be visiting Riverbrae and Castlehead High Schools.
To make an appointment, call 0141 889 2121, or visit buff.ly/3VCzAal.
Our advice is free, impartial and confidential.
This week our adviser will be visiting Riverbrae and Castlehead High Schools.
To make an appointment, call 0141 889 2121, or visit buff.ly/3VCzAal.
Our advice is free, impartial and confidential.
May 19, 2025 at 7:46 AM
📔School Support Service📔
This week our adviser will be visiting Riverbrae and Castlehead High Schools.
To make an appointment, call 0141 889 2121, or visit buff.ly/3VCzAal.
Our advice is free, impartial and confidential.
This week our adviser will be visiting Riverbrae and Castlehead High Schools.
To make an appointment, call 0141 889 2121, or visit buff.ly/3VCzAal.
Our advice is free, impartial and confidential.
Fraudsters are sending Whatsapp messages offering non-existent jobs, often with attractive salaries and flexible work options. Avoid engaging with job offers sent by text and Whatsapp, only register with reputable recruiters.
More about Whatsapp scams: www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
More about Whatsapp scams: www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
May 15, 2025 at 11:02 AM
Fraudsters are sending Whatsapp messages offering non-existent jobs, often with attractive salaries and flexible work options. Avoid engaging with job offers sent by text and Whatsapp, only register with reputable recruiters.
More about Whatsapp scams: www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
More about Whatsapp scams: www.which.co.uk/consumer-rig...
15% of clients who had appointments with RCAB in April didn't attend.
Please help us to help you: if you no longer need or can't make your appointment, let us know by leaving a voicemail at 0141 889 2121, or replying to the text/email confirmation we sent you about your appt.
Please help us to help you: if you no longer need or can't make your appointment, let us know by leaving a voicemail at 0141 889 2121, or replying to the text/email confirmation we sent you about your appt.
May 14, 2025 at 10:22 AM
15% of clients who had appointments with RCAB in April didn't attend.
Please help us to help you: if you no longer need or can't make your appointment, let us know by leaving a voicemail at 0141 889 2121, or replying to the text/email confirmation we sent you about your appt.
Please help us to help you: if you no longer need or can't make your appointment, let us know by leaving a voicemail at 0141 889 2121, or replying to the text/email confirmation we sent you about your appt.