The work that Citizens Advice do in Mendip has just received a big boost with a donation from local Freemasons. St Dunstan's Lodge in Glastonbury has just given them £3,000, with a top-up of £500 from the Somerset Masonic Charity.

They donated the money from their general fundraising activities to Support Citizens Advice Mendip's work in the local community.

CEO of Citizens Advice Mendip, Ian Byworth, said: "We are very grateful to the Freemasons for their generosity and for supporting our work at a time when many people are experiencing great hardship. It's only thanks to the Freemasons and other kind-hearted groups and individuals that we can carry on helping those in greatest need."

You can access free, independent and confidential advice from Citizens Advice by visiting their national website www.citizensadvice.org.uk. If you still need something clarifying or are not sure of your rights or options then please email them on the email address on their website or contact their free Somerset Adviceline on 0808 27 87 842 (open Mon-Fri, 10.00-4.00).