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
