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Citizens Advice in East Dorset and Purbeck is an independent charity that provides free, confidential and impartial advice and support. Our goal is to help everyone find a way forward, whatever their problem.

We have offices in Wareham and Wimborne and outreaches across East Dorset and Purbeck, including an Advice Bus and an Energy Bus that stops at rural locations. We are part of the Citizens Advice network in Dorset and across England and Wales.

Christmas opening hours Our offices and outreaches will be closed from Wednesday 24th December, reopening on Friday 2nd January 2026. Dorset Council out of hours emergency phone service is available over the Christmas period on 01305 221000
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Recent News

  • 27/05/2026

Citizens Advice CEO Retires After 27 Years’ Service

Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck said goodbye to their Chief Executive Officer who has retired after volunteering and working for the organisation for 27...

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  • 03/03/2026

Poole Resident To Run Marathon For Citizens Advice

Gareth Broom, from Poole, is running the London Marathon in April this year, to raise much-needed funds for Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck. Funds...

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  • 02/02/2026

Citizens Advice helps local residents to secure over £20 million in financial support

  PRESS RELEASE 2nd February 2026 Citizens Advice helps local residents to secure over £20 million in financial support Dorset residents are continuing to seek...

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  • 01/12/2025

Citizens Advice Bus in Need of Volunteer Advisers

Citizens Advice East Dorset & Purbeck is looking for volunteers to help on their Advice Bus, providing free, confidential advice to residents whilst bringing vital...

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