Money
Help with dealing with money problems.
Are you worried about debt?
There is free and independent advice
available to you:
- The Citizens
Advice Northern Debt Advice Line offers free, independent and
confidential debt advice by telephone, from Citizens Advice. Call
0300 33 33 445 Mon-Fri 9.00 - 5.00
- Citizens’ Advice
Bureaux offer advice on debt and tax issues
- Consumer Credit Counselling Service is a registered
charity offering free, confidential advice and support to anyone
who is worried about debt. Call 0800 138 1111
- Debt Advice
Foundation are a UK charity offering free, impartial
advice on dealing with debt.
- National
Debtline is a helpline that provides free confidential and
independent advice on how to deal with debt problems. Call 0808 808
4000
- The UK Insolvency
Helpline is a national debt advisory service for debt
advice and debt management. Call 0800 074 6918.
Are you struggling to pay your council tax?
Contact Council
our tax department to find out if you are entitled to any
support. Please see the council tax pages for contact details. This
page also contains an online 'request for payment arrangement'
form.
What benefits might you
be entitled to?
- Department for Work and
Pensions and Citizens’ Advice
Bureaux can give an overview of benefits available
- Age
Concern helps older people work out what benefits they are
entitled to
- The Community
Law Centre offers free, confidential and impartial legal
advice to Allerdale residents covering welfare benefits and
council tax. Call 01228 515
129.
- Allerdale Disability Association provide
information and advice on disability issues. Drop in centre for
disabled adults and carers. Benefits advice and a form filling
service for all ages. Call 0845 1299954.
Are your savings safe?
The banking crisis has brought the safety of
savings into sharp focus. Savings up to £50,000 per person per
licensed bank are guaranteed should any UK-regulated bank or
building society go bust.
Is your pension safe?
With retirement on the horizon, you may be
concerned about your pension. Contact your pension provider or
employer if you have concerns. The Pensions Advisory
Service is an independent non-profit organisation that
provides free information, advice and guidance on
schemes. Call 0845 601 2923.
Are you struggling to pay your fuel
bills?
- Citizens' Advice
Bureaux can advise on your fuel costs - heating your
home; winter fuel payments; fuel arrears; grants and schemes;
energy efficiency and more
- Allerdale Borough Council supports organisations that offer
grants and discounts for loft and cavity wall insulation to private
householders. Call 01900 702570
-
The Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre offers practical energy
saving advice. Call 0800 512 012.
Credit Unions
Credit unions offer a convenient method of saving and borrowing
at reasonable interest rates. They offer an alternative to door
step lenders. 2 credit unions operate in Allerdale:
Workington and District: 01900 63721
Maryport and North Allerdale: 01900 816111
The Money Advice Service
Unbiased money advice
to help you manage your money better.
You can also Save money and help save the
environment.
External links are provided for information only. Allerdale
Borough Council does not endorse the use of any of these
services.