History of Citizens Advice

Following the impact of the Munich Crisis and the Spanish Civil War on civilians, a number of bodies including the National Council of Social Service felt that a national advice service should be set up.

In July 1939 Citizens Advice began, initially from peoples’ homes, (including many Solicitors’ wives) directing enquiries to the correct organisations and acting as a mediator between landlords and tenants, debtors and creditors and employers and employees.

The organisation was involved in many serious issues, such as finding lost relatives and supporting the Red Cross Message Scheme. One of the first successful Citizens Advice campaigns resulted in an increase of food rations for expectant mums.

Since then, the charity has developed into one of the most recognisable institutions in England and Wales, operating as a federated network of more than 240 independent charities.

Citizens Advice Tadley & District has been supporting Tadley residents with free, confidential and impartial advice since 1985.

Originally located in the old police house on Mulfords Hill, we moved to our current location in the Turbary Building, alongside Tadley Town Council, in 1992. Over that time, we've gone from being open one morning per week with only a handful of volunteers to now opening every weekday with a paid staff and volunteer team of more than 20 people offering highly professional advice services.