Other organisations you may find helpful
The Department of Work & Pensions – the Direct Gov website is great for all things benefit wise, with links to all types of benefit application forms. Website: www.direct.gov.uk/.
Find a local authority/council - The Direct Gov website can also direct you to local authorities in your area. Please visit www.directgov.co.uk/. Alternatively please give us a call on 0300 123 1567 and we’ll let you know the contact details of your local authority.
Citizens Advice Bureau - The CAB offers free, confidential and independent advice. They focus on resolving legal, money and other problems. To find your nearest CAB office please visit www.citizensadvice.org.uk/. The Bureau also offers a wide range of advice on their website www.adviceguide.org.uk/.
Credit Unions aim to help you take control of your finances by encouraging you to save and borrow only what you can afford to pay back at low and manageable interest rates. Credit Unions are financial co-operatives owned by their members, with no outside shareholders. To find a Credit Union near you contact www.findyourcreditunion.co.uk.
The Consumer Credit Counselling Service offers free debt help and are a leading debt help charity. Tel: 0800 138 1111 (freephone) Website: www.cccs.co.uk/.
National Debtline provides free confidential and independent advice on how to deal with debt problems. Telephone 0808 808 4000 Website: www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/.
Windsor Advisory Centre offers one stop shop advice. Tel 01753 867768 www.windsoradvisorycentre.co.uk/.
Christians Against Poverty is a free national debt counselling charity with a network of 82 centres based in local churches. CAP will help anyone in debt through its unique, in-depth service regardless of their religious beliefs. Tel: 01274 760720. Website: www.capuk.org/
Money Advice Service provides a free financial advice service for anyone who needs help managing their money. Tel: 0300 500 5000. Website: www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk.
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