Citizens Advice

Listed below are some organisations / support groups that provide information and advice in relation to Citizens Advice.

Although the information was originally collected for use within the Linlithgow community we hope the list could be useful to others.

The Help Centre website is a joint initiative by St Michaels’ Parish Church https://stmichaelsparish.org.uk and The New Well https://thenewwell.org/

Adult Learning

Adult Learning  Lists Adult learning opportunities in West Lothian including reading, writting and numbers plus leisure courses.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Advicenow

Advicenow  Provides legal support including information, legal self-help tools, and training to help people to deal with life’s legal problems in England and Wales.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

BEMIS – Black and Ethnic Minorities in Scotland

BEMIS – Black and Ethnic Minorities in Scotland Promotes inclusion, democratic active citizenship, recognition of diversity, human rights education, and wider representation. Website lists projects and initiatives, events and publications.

Last updated: February 4, 2026

Child Exploitation Online Protection

Child Exploitation and Online Protection Provides information and advice on keeping children and young people aged 4 – 18, safe online. Reporting an incident if you are worried about online sexual abuse or the way someone has been communicating with you or someone you know online.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

Child Maintenance Service

Child Maintenance Service  Government website on what child maintenance is, options for arranging child maintenance including if you do not want your child’s other parent to know your location or personal information, how it affects benefits.

Last updated: June 3, 2026

Christians Against Poverty (CAP)

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) A Christian charity that provides free professional debt help through local churches across the UK.  Helping people to get out of debt, find a job, manage money or gain vital life skills.

Last updated: September 12, 2025

Citizens Advice Bureaux Service in Scotland

Citizens Advice Bureaux Service in Scotland Provides advice and support on debt and consumer issues, benefits, housing, assistance with legal problems, in areas such as Social Security, Housing, and Energy and the Just Transition to Net Zero.  Free, impartial and confidential advice for everyone.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Citizens Advice Scotland’s Money Map

Citizens Advice Scotland’s Money Map Sources of online support for immediate and essential money problems (Benefits and tax credits, Council Tax, Housing costs, Energy costs), making the most of your money (Utilities and switching, budgeting, banking, general savings tips, tax code and wages)

Last updated: April 22, 2026

CrossReach

CrossReach Social care and support service by the Church of Scotland delivered through specialist teams in Children and Families, Adult Care and Older People Services for everyone not just church members. Offer a person-centred approach which aims to empower people of all ages to live life to the full.

Last updated: January 13, 2026

EARS Advocacy Service to Older People

EARS Advocacy Service to Older People Free, Confidential, Independent and Professional Advocacy Service for people throughout Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Last updated: September 3, 2025

Equality and Human Rights Commission

Equality and Human Rights Commission  Champions equality and human rights for all, working to eliminate discrimination, reduce inequality, protect human rights and to build good relations. Provides advice and guidance to individuals, employers and other organisations to help people understand their rights and responsibilities and improve compliance with the law.

Last updated: October 22, 2025

Equality and Human Rights in Scotland

Equality and Human Rights in Scotland  Champions equality and human rights for all to tackle the inequalities, disadvantage and discrimination. Provides advice and guidance to individuals, businesses and voluntary and public sectors. Works closely with the Scottish Human Rights Commission

Last updated: October 22, 2025