Welcome to the Advice Aware Project!

The Advice Aware project is a new initiative introduced by the Citizens Advice & Law Centre to increase awareness of the availability of social welfare advice in the Austin and Sinfin areas of Derby.

“What help can I get?”

Our aim is to support and complement existing social welfare advisory services. Working in partnership with community-based organisations we can identify and explore local needs, and deliver appropriate generalist and specialist advisory services.

“How can I get it?”

Our desired outcome is an integrated network of information and advice that is both relevant and accessible to the varied needs of local residents. Through our network of partners we can ensure that as many people as possible have access to impartial, independent and confidential advice whenever it is needed.

Click-Advice

As part of this project we have launched a dedicated email advisory service. Click-Advice enables direct contact with a CALC advisor.

Our Partners

We are delighted to have established links with the following organisations:

Austin Community Base Based in the heart of the Austin Estate, the Community Base aims to improve residents’ quality of life by providing advice services and a range of other activities, which include computer skills sessions and coffee mornings.
SCILLS The SCILLS (Shearwater Community Integrated Living and Learning Scheme) centre provides support for people with learning difficulties and disabilities. The centre’s users are also given the opportunity to assist with its day to day running.
Sinfin Moor Social Centre With extensive and centrally located facilities, the Sinfin Moor Social Club serves the local community by hosting a variety of social activities, including bingo sessions and an over-60s club.