New Partnership to Support Local People in Stevenage: Wenta and Citizens Advice Stevenage Join Forces

The aim is simple: to help Stevenage residents get the right support quickly, in one seamless process, so they can overcome challenges and move forward with confidence.

This collaboration will ensure that anyone visiting Citizens Advice Stevenage who needs help starting or running a business can be referred straight to Wenta to receive expert support from a business advisor. Wenta offers free, impartial advice and skills training on everything from writing a business plan and registering a company, to managing cash flow, marketing and understanding tax and legal responsibilities. Support is tailored to each person's needs, whether they are just starting out or looking to grow an existing business.

Anyone coming to Wenta for business advice who also needs help with other challenges (such as debt, housing, legal issues, or homelessness), can be connected instantly to Citizens Advice Stevenage. Their trained advisors provide free, confidential and independent support to help people navigate complex situations, from managing debt and avoiding eviction, to understanding employment rights or accessing legal guidance.

By working closely together, Wenta and Citizens Advice Stevenage aim to provide a more joined-up, human approach to support in the local community.

Jennifer Condon, Director of Client Services and Engagement at Wenta, said:

“We’re very pleased to be part of this partnership, which will make it easier for people in Stevenage to access the support services they need. At a time when digital tools and AI are becoming the norm in customer service, we believe it’s essential to ensure that human help and support remains available for those who need it most. This direct referral partnership will help local residents find the right help more quickly and easily and that aligns perfectly with Wenta’s mission to support our communities”

Charlotte Blizzard-Welch, Chief Executive at Citizens Advice Stevenage, added:

“Citizens Advice Stevenage is thrilled to be working with Wenta to give self-employed individuals and local small businesses in our community quick access to free, high-quality advice. Some aspects of self-employment require more specialist support than Citizens Advice can provide, and we are pleased to be partnering with Wenta to refer clients to expert business support from Wenta. By combining their enterprise expertise with our independent, people-centred approach, we’ll help more residents to solve the problems they face and thrive in their business.”

For more information visit www.wenta.co.uk and www.citizensadvice.org.uk