Citizens Advice Guernsey

St Sampson

Part of National Citizens Advice network (independent local member)

Story

Founded in Guernsey in 1978 with legal advice from Carey Olsen. Based at The Bridge, St Sampsons for 23 years. Relocated to GROW Hub in January 2025. New office officially opened by the Bailiff of Guernsey, Sir Richard McMahon, on 4 June 2025.

Citizens Advice Guernsey is a registered charity (CH1, est. 1978) providing free, confidential advice on employment, housing, tax, benefits, discrimination, and consumer matters. Specialist Money Advisers support debt management and budgeting. The service runs fortnightly legal clinics with Carey Olsen and is staffed by around 80 volunteers and two full-time equivalents, handling approximately 11,000 enquiry areas per year. Languages supported include Latvian, Portuguese, and Bengali.

Specialises in2

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Family support

Support services and welfare assistance for families and children.

From their website

Family welfare charity operator

Advice & signposting services

Free or voluntary advice, information and signposting services — citizens advice, benefits guidance, new-resident information, drop-ins and helplines that point people to help.

From their website

Advocacy advice

Quick facts

Legal form
Limited By Guarantee
Established
1978 · 48 years
Coverage
Bailiwick Wide

People1

  • Ali MarquisCEO

From their website

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  • General advice (employment, housing, tax, benefits, discrimination, consumer)
  • Money advice (debt management, budgeting, income support)
  • Social policy advocacy
  • Fortnightly legal clinics with Carey Olsen (employment, property, wills)
  • Community talks and outreach

Credentials

Certifications

  • Cyber Essentials

Visiting & access

Public transport
Route 32 (Mon-Sun)

Hours

Mon
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Tue
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Wed
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Thu
9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Fri
9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed

Contact

Social
Address
GROW Hub, Les Petits Quartier Vinery, Coutanchez, St Sampsons, Guernsey, GY2 4GE

Subsidiaries1

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