Help and support

The charities and agencies listed here offer specialist financial help and advice.

 

Money Advice Plus

Money and debt advice nationwide.

Telephone: 0800 988 7037

Website: www.moneyadviceplus.org.uk

 

Money Helper

Helping you manage your money.

Telephone: 0800 138 7777

Website: www.moneyhelper.org.uk 

 

Money Saving Expert

Top tips on managing your money and dealing with debt.

Website: www.moneysavingexpert.com

 

National Debt Line

Free money advice helpline.

Telephone: 0808 808 4000  

Website: www.nationaldebtline.org

 

StepChange

Free advice on problem debt.

Telephone: 0800 138 1111
Website: www.stepchange.org

 

PayPlan

Free debt management plans, Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs) and free debt advice.

Telephone: 0800 280 2816

Website: www.payplan.com

 

Your Local Authority

Manages housing benefits, council tax benefits and free school meals. Some also provide advice about welfare benefits and debt.

 

Age UK

Help and advice for older people.

Telephone: 0800 678 1602

Website: www.ageuk.org.uk

 

Citizens Advice

Free advice and help on a wide range of issues including money, benefits, employment and consumer rights. May also provide financial literacy in your area.

Telephone: 03444 111 444   

Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk

 

Directgov

Official UK Government website. www.direct.gov.uk

 

Inland Revenue

Your local tax enquiry office can give advice on tax issues.

Website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs

 

Job Centre Plus

Manage benefit claims and provide free advice on what benefits you might be entitled to. Website: www.gov.uk/contact-jobcentre-plus

 

Relate

Advice and counselling on relationship difficulties.

Website: www.relate.org.uk

 

Samaritans

A listening ear for everyone.

Telephone: 116 123 (freephone number)

Website: www.samaritans.org

 

Shelter

Your local Housing Aid Centre can offer specialist housing advice.

Website: www.england.shelter.org.uk