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Every year on International Volunteers Day, we pause to recognise the people who power organisations like ours. At Hamilton Citizens Advice Bureau, volunteers aren’t an optional extra, they are the heart of everything we do . They ensure our community has access to free, confidential, high-quality advice during some of the most challenging moments in people’s lives. Our volunteer impact 2024-2025 speaks for itself, and it shows just how vital volunteerism is to Hamilton CAB,

The worry of dealing with energy debt in Hamilton, South Lanarkshire. Across Hamilton and South Lanarkshire, thousands of families are quietly struggling with energy debt, and many don't know about the range of help that’s available. Around 383,000 households in Scotland are currently in energy debt or arrears, that's 15% of all Scottish households, and it's nearly doubled from just 9% last year. Right here in our communities, people continue to face impossible choices. And i

The theme for this week’s Carers Rights Day, held on Thursday 20 th  November, is Know your rights, use your rights  and it's all about making sure you understand what you're entitled to and feel confident asking for it. Every single day, 12,000 people across the UK become unpaid carers  with around 800,000 unpaid carers living in Scotland . Many people who care for a family member or friend don’t even think of themselves as “carers” we're just helping someone we love. If you

This coming Thursday marks World Kindness Day, and it's the perfect moment to pause and reflect on something simple yet powerful, we never truly know what someone is going through. The Stories Behind the Faces Every day in our community, we pass people whose lives are far more complex than we might imagine. The person queuing beside you at the supermarket could be navigating challenges you'd never guess from the outside. They might be managing a chronic illness, someone whose

Trustees' Week is here, and it's time to celebrate the nearly one million trustees across the UK who give their time, energy and passion to help charities thrive. Trustees’ Week runs from Monday 3rd to Friday 7th November 2025, and right here in Hamilton, we have a lot to celebrate. It’s a moment to say a massive thank you to trustees in our local community but it’s also an opportunity to show you how your unique perspective, experiences, and skills could be exactly what a l

Let's be honest, talking about money can feel awkward. Whether it's at the kitchen table with family, down the pub with mates, or even in our own heads when we're lying awake at 3am worrying about bills, money often feels like the elephant in the room. But what if simply starting a conversation could be the first step toward feeling more in control of your finances? That's exactly what Talk Money Week  is all about. Running from 3-7 November 2025, this national campaign encou

In our busy lives, it's easy to get caught up in daily routines, but there’s something we all need to be extra mindful of. Scams. No one is immune to these. If you've received a suspicious text about a parcel delivery or a too-good-to-be-true offer on social media, you're not alone, unfortunately there are folks trying to take advantage. Scots have lost over £860,000 to cybercriminals in just the past year, with online scams surging by 1,090%. Six in ten Scottish adults say t

Feeling left behind in our digital world? If you've ever felt overwhelmed by smartphones, struggled to apply for jobs online, or worried about missing out because you're not confident on the internet, you’re not alone. Get Online Week is a nationwide campaign running from 20-26 October 2025, which is dedicated to helping thousands of people just like you discover what the internet can do and build the confidence to use it. Why Does Getting Online Matter? Let's be honest, lif

Winter in Scotland can be tough, and with energy costs remaining high, keeping warm continues to be a real challenge for many households. But here's something that often gets overlooked, we don't have to face the cold alone. Our community has tremendous power to help each other through difficult times, and sometimes the simplest gestures make the biggest difference. The reality we're facing in South Lanarkshire In South Lanarkshire, around one in four households are experien