We are Citizens Advice RCT (CARCT). We’re dedicated to helping people find a way forward, no matter their issue. From our offices in Mountain Ash and Pontypridd, we provide free, confidential, and independent advice both in person and remotely.
The cost-of-living crisis has driven more families into financial hardship, and demand for our services is higher than ever. But we can’t do this alone - we need your support.
For every £1 donated, we deliver over £18 back into the community - helping people access unclaimed benefits and tackle problem debt.
The Reality in RCT
4.1 million UK households went without essentials in 2024
£23 billion in benefits go unclaimed annually
1 in 4 households in RCT struggles to afford heating
(Sources: JRF 2025; Policy in Practice 2024; ONS 2021)
Why We Need Your Support
Residents in RCT are facing unprecedented hardship:
✔ Rising costs forcing families to choose between food and heating
✔ Flooding aftermath still affecting communities
✔ Bank closures leaving areas in RCT without financial services
✔ Poor transport links making support harder to access
In 2024 alone, CARCT:
✅ Helped 4,943 families put food on the table
✅ Wrote off over £1.9 million in debt
How Your Donation Helps
Emergency support – providing food banks, fuel vouchers, crisis relief
Maximising income – through benefit checks and application support
Essential services – linking people with local mental & physical health support
Expanding advice services – reaching more people before they hit crisis
With rising bills and financial uncertainty, your donation ensures we can be there for those who need us most.
