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Client Financial Gains in February 2026

Publication date: 12th March 2026

During the month of February 2026, CARF again recorded an overall Client Financial Gain of nearly £1 million pounds. This figure was attributed to 1315 different case queries for benefits such as Scottish Child Payment, Adult Di...

In-Person Advice Sessions Are Back Across Local Offices

Publication date: 22nd October 2025

We’re delighted to announce the return of in-person advice sessions at several of our local offices. Face-to-face support is now available in Kirkcaldy, Glenrothes, Leven, and Cowden...

AI Right?

Publication date: 17th February 2026

This article was first published in The Herald on 7 February 2026. AI is revolutionising many aspects of our lives. Whether its across sectors like design, legal and finance or charities like us, its potential is b...

Client Financial Gains in January 2026

Publication date: 13th February 2026

During the month of January 2026, CARF again recorded an overall Client Financial Gain of nearly £1 million pounds. This figure was attributed to 1434 different case queries for benefits such as Scottish Child Payment, Adult Dis...

Client Financial Gains in December 2025

Publication date: 20th January 2026

During the month of December 2025, CARF again recorded an overall CFG of over £1 million pounds. This figure was attributed to 1158 different case queries for benefits such as Scottish Child Payment, Adult Disability Payment, Pe...

How do you solve a problem like rent affordability?

Publication date: 5th January 2026

This article was first published in The Herald on 20 December 2025. Last year, the Citizens Advice network in Scotland provided 62,000 pieces of housing advice, the highest level in over five years. Amongst this, one issue continue...

One third of people worried this winter about their energy bills

Publication date: 5th January 2026

One in three (33%) adults in Scotland are concerned about the size of their fuel bills as the winter cold starts to bite, with many also reporting that worries about the cost of living and energy prices are leaving them without sleep (17%) and suf...

Client Financial Gains in November 2025

Publication date: 17th December 2025

During the month of November 2025, CARF recorded an overall CFG of over £1 million pounds. This figure was attributed to 1337 different case queries for benefits such as Scottish Child Payment, Adult Disability Payment, Pension Age Di...

Client Financial Gains in October 2025

Publication date: 26th November 2025

During the month of October 2025, CARF recorded an overall CFG of over £970k. This figure was attributed to 1389 different case queries for benefits such as Scottish Child Payment, Adult Disability Payment, Pension Age Disab...

Client Financial Gains in September 2025

Publication date: 22nd October 2025

During the month of September 2025, CARF recorded an overall CFG of over £870k. This figure was attributed to 1316 different case queries for benefits such as Scottish Child Payment, Adult Disability Payment, Pension Age Disabili...