Citizens Advice East Lancashire

Generalist Drop-in Session in Burnley Tomorrow! 🆕

We’re at the Ellie Centre, Burnley Campus this Thursday for our drop-in session. 🙂

📅 Thursdays
⏰ 10:30am – 1:30pm
📍 Ellie Centre, Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, Burnley, BB10 1JD

Pop in for a chat and get the help you need ✅
#Burnley #UK #Lancashire

Did you know the National Minimum Wage is going up in April? 📈

Check your payslip to make sure you’re being paid correctly – it’s the law.

If you think you’re underpaid:
• Speak to your employer
• Report to HMRC
• Get help from Citizens Advice East Lancashire

More 👉🏻 www.gov.uk/national-min...

Child Trust Fund Child Trust Fund accounts - find a lost account, how to make payments, managing the account

‼️ Do you have a child born between 1 Sept 2002 and 2 Jan 2011?

They could have around £2,000 in a Child Trust Fund.

Search “Child Trust Fund” on GOV.UK to check if they have an account and find out how your child can claim it at 18.

Find more here: www.gov.uk/child-trust-...
#UK #News #HMRC

🚨 Watch out for HMRC scams! 🚨
Fraudsters may text, email or call claiming:
• You’re owed a tax refund
• You owe tax

⚠️ HMRC will never ask for personal or bank details by text/email or pressure you to act fast.

Learn more here: www.gov.uk/government/p...

#uk #hmrc #scams #citizensadvice

We have a Debt Drop-In session in Burnley tomorrow.

⏰ From 9am to 12pm
📍 Calico Building, Centenary Way, Croft St, Burnley BB11 2ED

🤝 Free & confidential debt advice
🚶‍♀️ No appointment needed — just drop in!

#Burnley #Debt #DropIn #FreeAdvice #DebtSupport #DebtFree

Financial Help for Parents in the UK: Maternity Pay, Child Benefits & More | Advice Avenue Ep. 2 YouTube video by Citizens Advice East Lancashire

🎙 Episode 2 of Advice Avenue is live!

We’re breaking down financial help for parents in the UK — maternity & paternity pay, Child Benefit, Tax-Free Childcare and more.

Watch here 👉🏻 youtu.be/mCaWtLQW1tE?...

#AdviceAvenue #CitizensAdvice #UKParents #ChildBenefit #Childcare #UK

Self Assessment update❗️

The 2026 deadline has now passed, and 91.09% of Self Assessment returns were submitted on time – around 11.48 million people! 👏

If you missed the deadline, it’s best to file your return and make payment as soon as possible!

Search “Self Assessment” on GOV.UK.

#GOVUK #UK

Burnley Drop-in session tomorrow! 🆕

Don’t forget our new Drop-in at the Ellie Centre, Burnley Campus.

📅 Thursdays
⏰ 10.30am – 1.30pm
📍 Ellie Centre, Burnley Campus, Barden Lane, Burnley, BB10 1JD

📣 We’ll be there tomorrow — pop in or help spread the word 🙌

#Burnley #Lancashire #UK #DropIn

Reminder: The Self Assessment deadline is TODAY! ⏰

File your tax return and pay your bill online by midnight to avoid penalties. 💻✅

Check deadlines and file online here: www.gov.uk/self-assessm...

#SelfAssessment #Tax #HMRC #TaxReturn #UK #News #UKNews

Self Assessment tax returns Self Assessment tax returns - deadlines, who must send a tax return, penalties, corrections and returns for someone who has died.

Don’t forget that the Self Assessment deadline is 31 January!

File your tax return and pay your tax bill online today to avoid penalties. 💻✅

Check other deadlines and file online here: www.gov.uk/self-assessm... ✅

#UK #HMRC #SelfAssessment #TaxReturn #UKtax #News #UKnews

❗️Just 1 day to go ❗️

Don’t forget that the Self Assessment deadline is 31 January!

File your tax return and pay your tax bill online today to avoid penalties. 💻✅

Check other deadlines and file online here: www.gov.uk/self-assessm... ✅

#SelfAssessment #HMRC #FileOnline #taxreturn #tax #UKnews

⏰ Less than a week to go! Don’t forget: the Self Assessment deadline is 31 January.
File your tax return and pay your tax bill online today to avoid penalties. 💻✅

Check other deadlines and file online here: www.gov.uk/self-assessm... ✅

#SelfAssessment #TaxDeadline #HMRC #taxreturn #tax #UKnews

⏰ Just 1 week to go!

Don’t forget: the Self Assessment deadline is 31 January!
File your tax return and pay your tax bill online today to avoid penalties. 💻✅
Check deadlines and file online here: www.gov.uk/self-assessm... ✅

#SelfAssessment #TaxDeadline #HMRC #FileOnline #selfassessmenttaxreturn

Starting a Business in the UK: Steps, Challenges & Support Explained | Advice Avenue Ep. 1 YouTube video by Citizens Advice East Lancashire

🎙️ We’ve launched a brand new podcast!
Advice Avenue by Citizens Advice East Lancashire 🚀

Our first episode is all about starting a business in the UK - Steps, Challenges and Support

▶️ Watch here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=jmsQ...

💛 Support us by subscribing, sharing, and leaving a comment!

Download the HMRC app How to download and access the HMRC app on a mobile device to get information about your tax, National Insurance and benefits.

📱💷 Did you know?

You can pay your Self Assessment tax bill directly through the official HMRC app! It’s quick, secure and easy… plus you can check how much you owe and set payment reminders all in one place. ✅

👉 Download the HMRC app here: www.gov.uk/guidance/dow... 

#SelfAssessment #UK #Tax

Just 2 weeks to go! Don’t forget: the Self Assessment deadline is 31 January.
File your tax return and pay your tax bill online today to avoid penalties. 💻✅

Go to GOV.uk and search “File your Self Assessment tax return online”

www.gov.uk/log-in-file-...

#SelfAssessment #TaxDeadline #HMRC #UK

⏰ Just 2 weeks to go! Don’t forget: the Self Assessment deadline is 31 January.
File your tax return and pay your tax bill online today to avoid penalties. 💻✅

#SelfAssessment #TaxDeadline #HMRC #FileOnline #UK #UKnews #TaxReturn

Check deadlines and file online here: www.gov.uk/self-assessm... ✅

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax - HMRC guide Get ready for the new way to record and report income to HMRC for sole traders and landlords.

Making Tax Digital – are you ready? ✅
From 6 April 2026, sole traders & landlords with combined turnover over £50k must keep digital records and submit quarterly updates using approved software.
Getting organised early helps.

More here: shorturl.at/aaxVe
#MakingTaxDigital #HMRC #UK #Tax

Examples of phishing emails, suspicious phone calls and texts

Watch out for HMRC scams ❗️
Fraudsters may text, email or call claiming you’re owed a refund or owe tax.

⚠️ HMRC never asks for personal or financial details by text/email or pressures you to act fast.

Don’t respond—report it instead 📢
Learn more: www.gov.uk/government/p... #Uk #UK #Tax #Scams #

File your Self Assessment tax return online Sign in and send your Self Assessment tax return online.

UK reminder 🇬🇧
Online Self Assessment tax return deadline:
⏰ 11:59pm, 31 January 2026
Late filing = £100 penalty ❌

File here 👉🏻 www.gov.uk/log-in-file-...

#TaxReturn #SelfAssessment #Deadline #HMRC #Tax

Welcome to GOV.UK GOV.UK - The best place to find government services and information.

If you plan to sell your own personal items, such as used clothes or an old TV, you don't need to pay income tax on this.
For more info on additional income and the tax rules, go to GOV.uk “Tax Help for hustles”

Did you know you don't need to pay income tax on selling your own personal items such as used clothes, an old TV, or unwanted furniture?
This does not make you a trader!

Everyone deserves fair pay — and it’s the law ❗️
UK employers must pay at least the National Minimum Wage 💼
Not being paid fairly?
✔️ Speak to your employer first
✔️ If it’s not fixed, report it to HMRC
✔️ Get support from Citizens Advice
More info 👉 gov.uk/national-minimum-wage-rates #minimumwage #uk

⚠️ Winter Fuel Payment Scam Warning ⚠️

If you receive a text message about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam.

You do not need to register or apply…these payments are made automatically!

Find out more ⤵️

www.gov.uk/government/n... #WinterFuelPayment #Scams #UK #Lancashire

📢 Drop-In Session in Colne Tomorrow
Citizens Advice East Lancashire will be at Colne Family Hub on Thursday 18 December for a drop-in session.

We will be there from 9:30am to 12:00pm. 🕥
No appointment necessary – just drop in. 👋
📍Address: Colne Family Hub, Walton Street, Clone BB8 0EL
#Colne #UK

Pensioners warned to stay alert as winter fuel payment scams surge by over 150% Pensioners are being warned to look out for Winter Fuel Payment text message scams following a surge in activity from opportunistic criminals ahead of next month's payments.

⚠️ Winter Fuel Payment Scam Warning ⚠️

If you receive a text message about Winter Fuel Payments, it’s a scam.

You do not need to register or apply…these payments are made automatically!

Find out more ⤵️

www.gov.uk/government/n...

#WinterFuelPayment #Scams #UK #Lancashire #UKnews #News

There is always someone available to
listen. 🫂

Early support can prevent mental health
crisis for children and young people.

Direct them to online tools such as the
NHS app and helplines for advice and
support. ✅

Find out more here👇🏻
www.healthierlsc.co.uk/ICB/goodheal...
#NHS #UK #CitizensAdvice

Examples of phishing emails, suspicious phone calls and texts

Learn how to spot HMRC scams here: 👇

www.gov.uk/government/p...

#Scams #HMRC #ScamAlert #advice #Help #news #communitysupport #CitizensAdvice

Watch out for HMRC scams❗️
Fraudsters pose as HMRC via text, email, or calls saying:
• You’re owed a refund
• You owe tax

⚠️ HMRC never asks for personal/financial info by text or email or pressures you to act fast. Stay alert!

Read below in the comment section for more info 👇

Pension Credit Pension Credit is extra money for pensioners to bring your weekly income up to a minimum amount - what you'll get, apply, eligibility.

4 Ways Pension Credit Can Help You Save:
🏠 Housing costs
⚡ Energy bills
💊 NHS support
📺 Free TV Licence (75+)
Check if you qualify: www.gov.uk/pension-credit
#PensionCredit #HMRC #UK #Pension #UKnews