Where to find free debt advice
Debt Advice Locator, The Money Advice Service – A list of free online, telephone or in-person services providing debt and money support.
Signposting – StepChange
StepChange has kindly provided us with some information and resources in a guide regarding providing support with debt-related issues and how to sign-post to StepChange from your own website. Please see here.
Please contact Helen Handzel at Helen.Handzel@stepchange.org if you have any queries about signposting to StepChange.
StepChange also has a new triage tool that identifies what issues an individual is presenting with and how they can best help. Based on the info an individual provides it then directs them to the most appropriate service within the charity.
Online support for budgeting and managing debt
Citizens Advice – Live web chat and debt advice by email. Chat is usually available 8am to 7pm, Monday to Friday. It’s not available on public holidays.
Money Advice Service – Covers advice of all areas of money management, including debt and budget calculators, advice on borrowing and mortgages, pensions, investments and more.
Money Saving Expert – budget planners, money-saving tips, financial advice, banking tips, online chat groups etc
StepChange – Charity offering advice for getting out of debt. This is the UK’s leading debt advice charity for phone and online support.
Christians Against Poverty – Charity offering debt counseling and advice.
The Money Charity – Offers advice, information, workshops and training on money management.
Telephone helplines for free debt advice
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Stepchange (08001381111)
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Money Advice Service (0800138777)
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National Debt Helpline (1800007007)
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Debt Advice Foundation (08000434050)
National Debtline has provided some advice on how to tell a debt advice agency is genuine: https://www.nationaldebtline.org/making-sure-its-us/