We're here for everyone, whoever you are, whatever the problem
About us
Citizens Advice East Sussex brings together four independent, local Citizens Advice charities — Lewes Citizens Advice, Eastbourne Citizens Advice, Citizens Advice 1066, and Wealden Citizens Advice.
Together, we offer free, confidential, and impartial advice to people across the county.
As local charities, we’re deeply rooted in our communities. Our teams understand the issues people face in East Sussex and are here to help with everything from debt and benefits to housing, work, and everyday problems.
Our expert advisers are here to guide, inform and empower — helping people find a way forward. With a focus on accessibility, local knowledge, and practical support, we’re here to make sure no one has to face life’s challenges alone.
OUR TEAMS
Our Values
Confidential
We adhere to the highest standards of client confidentiality at all times
High quality
Our quality assurance checks ensure we deliver consistently high standards
Professional
We are professionally trained giving our clients peace of mind
Impactful
We transform the lives of local people and build resilience in our community
Empowering
We give our clients the confidence to make an informed decision that is right for them
Our Services Across East Sussex
Citizens Advice East Sussex provide an accredited range of core advice services across East Sussex. Each independent Citizens Advice charity also have their own specialisms and unique range of services as highlighted in the boxes These are available to residents in each of the geographical served by each charity- but we have ambitions to scale our work and align our support offer across East Sussex.
LDCA
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Autism Advice Service
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Specialist Welfare Benefits case worker team
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Housing Advisor
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Rural Outreach (with additional food banks across Lewes town)
1066
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Money advice team
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Financial capability support
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Benefits
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Digital inclusion
Eastbourne
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Universal Credit, Help to Claim
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Debt advice team
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Benefits and case work support
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Outreach (food banks
Wealden
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Debt advice team
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Outreach
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Research & Campaigns,
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Rural Outreach
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Advisers at Foodbanks
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Financial Capability and Support.
OUR IMPACT
£7.5 million+
Income gains and debts written off for people across East Sussex
60%
of people supported had long term health conditions or disabilities
76,000+
Issues Supported across East Sussex
11,595
People supported across East Sussexx