Citizens Advice outside the United Kingdom


Organisations based on the British Citizens Advice charity exist in a number of jurisdictions outside the United Kingdom. Although none of these organisations is controlled by the British charity, they adopt the branding and identity of Citizens Advice to varying degrees.
Some are members of Citizens Advice International, an umbrella organisation created in 2004 to "represent the interests of independent free advice-giving organisations around the world". It has 12 members. However, the membership of Citizens Advice International also includes other national advice organisations totally unrelated to the British Citizens Advice.

Australia

There are citizens advice bureaus in a number of places in Australia.
In the state of Victoria they are now generally referred to as "community information & support services" rather than "Citizens Advice". Their umbrella and peak body is . Local centres are located at:
In NSW they are located at:
In Western Australia there are the following CABs. There are currently 10 branches located at:
In Queensland there are Citizen Advice Bureaus in:
The South Australian CAB is in Adelaide.
Legal Aid and free legal services to some extent augment Citizen Advice Bureaus in Australia.

Channel Islands

The Channel Islands have citizens advice bureaux in Jersey and Gurnsey.

Gibraltar

The British territory of Gibraltar has a citizens advice bureau.

New Zealand

New Zealand has more than 80 citizens advice bureau.

Spain

A Spanish citizens advice organisation exists largely serving the British expat community in Spain. CAB Spain asks for voluntary donations for anyone who wishes to support us with funding by entering into a one to one on the website or to register as an annual donating member on the website. All advice by telephone, email, Facebook or at our legal clinics is free. All the information provided on the website for guidance and information is free..