News and Updates

We are proud to announce an EUSS (EU Settlement Support) partnership launch between Citizens Advice & Rights Fife, Fife Migrants Forum, Fife Centre for Equalities and Fife Council. Citizens Advice & Rights Fife (CARF) will, as a mem...

Glenrothes has been named as the first town in the UK to be recognised under the ‘Making Living Wage Places’ scheme run by The Living Wage Foundation. ‘Making Glenrothes a Living Wage Town’ is being driven forward by...

The Scottish Government is creating Social Security Experience Panels.  They’re looking for volunteers to help shape Scotland’s new social security system. You can be from any background with experience of the current benef...

It’s been made easier to leave your existing mobile phone network.  Ofcom have acted over concerns about how some providers frustrated customer attempts to leave their ne...

Our volunteers do fantastic work and are the backbone of CARF, we simply couldn't help the thousands of people we do every year unless we have volunteers. This week is Volunteers Week and is a chance to say thank you for th...

If you get tricked by fraudsters you could get your money reimbursed as a new voluntary code has come into effect - although not all banks have signed up to it. Previously, banks would refuse refunds if you have been scammed, for example if...

With summer fast approaching, many of us may be already jetting off abroad or starting to look forward to an already booked summer holiday.  But what happens if something goes wrong while you’re away? Travel insurance can provide cover ...

CARF are delighted to announce the launch of a number of new services which will benefit Fifers over the coming months. Our new H...

Due to the Early May public holiday, all CARF offices and telephone advice services will be closed on Monday 6th May.  We reopen as normal on Tuesday 7th May, While we're closed, you can get self help advice via our ...

CARF have an exciting opportunity to develop a new Project within Fife delivering advice and support to vulnerable clients, at risk of missing the deadline to make an application to remain in the UK post-Brexit, and supporting applications for the...