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ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · 15h

It’s Trustees’ Week, at ERCAB we have a fantastic team of Trustee's who we cannot thank enough. Your dedication makes a real difference every day. #CABVolunteeringScot

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · 6d

Financial independence is an important step for survivors of domestic abuse. Without a bank account, it’s harder to receive payments, secure housing, or move forward. We can help you open a Basic Bank Account safely and confidentially. You don’t have to take this step alone.

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · 7d

When you are caring for someone, there is a wide range of support available to you. You can get help from your local carer centre, wellbeing support, financial assistance and access to short breaks -
mygov.scot/help-for-car...

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · 12d

Join us at our Annual General Meeting on Tuesday 25th November at 1pm, St John's Church Hall in Barrhead.

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · 21d

Due to IT maintenance ERCAB will be closed on the 16th of October and all staff will be working from home. For any urgent enquiries please email [email protected]

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · 25d

It was lovely to be invited along to see the new office of @PollokCU in East Renfrewshire today. A much needed service for East Renfrewshire residents #partnershipworking

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · 28d

We're supporting Challenge Poverty Week and want to ensure everyone who is entitled to benefits is empowered to claim them. Social security is the safety net that helps us build a better life, and even if you're working you might still be entitled to a range of support.

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ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · Sep 29

Social Security Scotland (SSS) will pay Pension Age Winter Heating Payment this winter. Most eligible people get the payment of £101.70-£305.10 automatically and don't need to apply. SSS will send the payment to the same account as your State Pension.

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · Sep 29

You can raise FREE donations for East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau EVERY time you shop online. Just use #easyfundraising! Over 8,000 retailers will donate, including all the big names like John Lewis & Partners, BT, Expedia, Argos, ASOS, Just Eat, Uswitch and many more! Please support us:

You spend, brands donate to East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice Bureau.

Help us when you shop with 7,000+ brands. Join now.

www.easyfundraising.org.uk

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · Sep 24

Our office will be closed to the public on Friday 26th & Monday 29th September 2025 due to the September Weekend Holiday.

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · Aug 25

The Citizens Advice Help to Claim team offers free, independent, and confidential advice in your language.

www.cas.org.uk/get-advice/h...

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ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · Aug 11

You can contact our Money Talks Plus team on 0141 881 2032 or email us at [email protected] if you are having problems with your council tax payments.

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · Jul 17

🌟Our Money Talks Team is available Monday to Friday so please contact us for any money worries you may have @EastRenCouncil @inverclyde @vaerenf @Yourvoicein

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ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · Jun 4

Our volunteers come from all walks of life and their diversity is key to supporting our diverse community.
In celebration of the time and commitment they give to us we are having a wonderful week of different styles of brunches and their own personalised mugs #VolunteersWeek

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · Jun 2

Today we are joining bureaux across Scotland to thank our amazing volunteers for their vital contributions. Charities couldn't do it without you! 💛 #CABVolunteeringScot #thankyouvolunteers

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · May 22

🔔 WE ARE HIRING 🔔

Follow the link to Job Description.

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ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · May 21

Our office will be closed on the 23rd and 26th during the May bank holiday. Office will be open again on the 27th of May at 09.30.

Get advice | Citizens Advice Scotland

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · May 17

If you were born between 6 April 1960 and 5 March 1961, check your State Pension age at ow.ly/cTS250VOHNO

Check your State Pension age

Work out your State Pension age and Pension Credit qualifying age

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ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · May 7

Neil one of our volunteers is celebrating his one year anniversary at ERCAB by fundraising for East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice. Check out Neil's @JustGiving page and please donate if you can. Thank you! #JustGiving www.justgiving.com/page/neil-st...

Neil's fundraiser for East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice

Help Neil Struthers raise money to support East Renfrewshire Citizens Advice

www.justgiving.com

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · May 2

We will be closed on Monday the 5th of May for the bank holiday. Open as usual on the 6th May at 09.30.

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · Apr 28

🚨 We're closed tomorrow (Tuesday 29th April) for our team training day. Our training days are valuable for our staff and volunteer development.

Apologies for any inconvenience. We will open as normal on Wednesday 30th of April.

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · Apr 26

We are delighted to announce our new project called Routes Out of Crisis (ROOC) in partnership with Trussell Trust.

ROOC offers free, one-to-one, confidential support for anyone facing crisis.

📞 You can contact Grace on 07564661470
@trussellscot.bsky.social

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ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · Apr 23

If you need help applying for Pension Age Disability payments then please call us on 0141 881 2032 and speak to one of our advisers #olderpeopleproject

ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · Apr 17

We will be closed on Friday 18th April and Monday 21st April for the Easter bank holiday weekend.

We will reopen as normal on Tuesday 22nd April at 09.30.

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ERCAB @ercab.bsky.social · Apr 10

Have you received your new Council Tax bill for 2025/2026? If you're unsure whether the bill is correct or if you're eligible for any discounts or rebates, please don't hesitate to call us at 0141 881 2032. We're here to help! #CouncilTaxBill

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