Financial advice and support
During these difficult times it can be hard to know where to turn for advice and help when dealing with money and financial problems. The good news is that there are a number of advice agencies that can assist you; either in person where you can receive face-to-face advice, by telephone, or even over the internet.
Help with your money
There are a number of charities who are available to help you with your debt and budgeting concerns, or any other money worries you may have. Their services can all be accessed free of charge and full details are listed below.
Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) – provides free, independent, confidential and impartial advice from over 3,500 locations, nationwide. The service is available to everyone and helps people resolve their problems with debt, benefits, employment, housing, discrimination, and many more issues. The service is available online, at a local bureau or over the telephone.
Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) is a national charity, offering money advice over the telephone and over the internet. The services can be accessed via the fabove link, or by phoning free to 0800 107 2204, between 8am and 8pm, Monday to Friday.
National Debtline is a national charity offering money advice over the telephone, between 9am and 9pm Monday to Friday, and between 9am and 1pm on Saturday. Call 0808 808 4000 or visit their website.
payplan is a money advice agency specialising in helping people with multiple debts totaling of £5,000 or more. They can be contacted on 0800 280 2816 or via their website.
Debt Advice Foundation is a registered national debt advice and education charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about loans, credit and debt. Visit their website.
Financial Inclusion support
Our Financial Inclusion Manager, David Short, can offer you guidance, tips and information on how to manage your finances. You can email David or give him a ring on 020 8829 8086.
You can also contact the Money Advice Service. In addition to their website, you can call them on 0300 500 5000.They are an excellent source of free information and advice on a wide range of money related topics.
More useful links
There are a number of other excellent websites that are designed to help you with you money queries and concerns. These include:
- DirectGov – the Government’s official consumer website.
- Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert
Top tips for saving money
Turn down your thermostat by 1 degree centigrade. It doesn’t sound like much, but it could reduce your energy use by around 10% and save you money.
Why not consider paying your bill monthly? Lots of gas suppliers offer discounts to customers who pay a fixed amount every month.
Choosing ‘paperless billing’ can also save you money: many gas suppliers offer reductions if you opt for online billing and pay by direct debit.
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