Library Services

CAHF is at the forefront of innovation as the only Citizens Advice in the country delivering Library Services using its volunteers – this is a service delivered by the community for the community. Read more
We receive our core funding from the Council’s 3rd Sector Investment Fund under the service area of Economic Wellbeing & Opportunity. We have been funded by Hammersmith & Fulham Council since our inception in 1939, enabling us to meet the advice needs of H & F residents for nearly 80 years. We are funded under a 10 year grant agreement, which assures the provision of key advice services to the local community and provides us with a stable foundation upon which we can leverage additional funds and increase the range of services available to local residents.
In addition to our core funding, Citizens Advice Hammersmith & Fulham (CAHF) is funded by a variety of funders to provide a range of complimentary projects and ensure access to our services for all members of the community. A lot our projects are provided out of community locations for ease of access and to help us to meet our EDI ambitions Our projects and their funders are listed below.CAHF is at the forefront of innovation as the only Citizens Advice in the country delivering Library Services using its volunteers – this is a service delivered by the community for the community. Read more
The national Citizens Advice Service is funded by The Trussell Trust to provide a freephone helpline for people who cannot afford food to help them get an e-voucher for a local food parcel. Our advisers working on the helpline assist clients to access food bank vouchers and provide information and advice on the issue they are facing. If casework is required, we signpost them to their local Citizens Advice office. Read more
Citizens Advice Hammersmith and Fulham has been delivering money skills activities to groups across West London for over 15 years. Our goal is to help residents to gain the skills and confidence to manage their money independently and make informed choices about financial products, before they face problems. Our Money Skills training programme is part of our 10 year LBHF contract. Read more
CAHF delivers a helpline service to Young Lives vs Cancer, the national charity that helps and supports children and young people suffering from cancer, and their families. Read more