North Somerset Community Support
Offering advice, signposting to support and encouraging participation in community life.
Who the service is for
Residents
If you are a resident of North Somerset, aged 50 and over we encourage you to use this service for advice, support and to find out more about activities and initiatives in North Somerset.
Community Groups
If you are community group who supports residents of North Somerset aged 50 and over check out how we can support you below.
Help For You
Citizens Advice North Somerset (CANS)
Impartial, confidential and accountable advice on a range of issues; including benefits, debt, housing, family matters, immigration, employment and consumer rights.
Phone: 01934 836201
Email: advice@nscab.org.uk
Voluntary Action North Somerset (VANS)
Support for community groups, volunteers and local initiatives that promote local resilience, for example memory cafés, lunch clubs, carers groups, community events.
Phone: 01934 416486
Email: ians@vansmail.org.uk
West of England Rural Network (WERN)
Assistance from one of four Village Agents; on hand to link residents in rural areas with a broad range of help and support to help maintain healthy, independent lives.
Phone: 07502 641805
Email: villageagents@wern.org.uk
Funded by North Somerset Council.