You’re broke, skint, have no money and feel like you’ve hit rock bottom. There’s no food in the fridge or cupboards. The kids need feeding. You’re hungry and … [Read more...]
Help & Support
Money pressure is real for a lot of families, and it can feel lonely trying to sort everything out on your own. This section pulls together clear, simple guides to help you find support when life gets a bit harder than expected.
Whether you need help with food, heating, children’s essentials or talking to suppliers, everything here is written in plain English, so you know exactly where you stand and what you can do next.
No judgement.
No confusing jargon.
Just calm, practical help for real people.
If you run a charity or community group and would like to share information that could help our readers, please get in touch.
Where to find simple (and free) debt advice
If you are facing financial problems, you need to reach out and get debt advice. Do NOT pay for debt advice, as you can access this for free. I've made no … [Read more...]
How to deal with debt
Back in August 2013, we were in a right pickle financially. Not only were we spending more than we had coming in, but we had also accrued over £40,000 worth of … [Read more...]
Energy bill refund: reclaiming overpayments with ease
Millions of pounds in overpaid energy bills are sitting just waiting to be refunded. If you've ever switched providers, you may be due a refund on your energy … [Read more...]
Behind The Scenes of a Foodbank
The following is a guest post from Sara Williams, a CAB volunteer who blogs about debt and the possible solutions over at Debt Camel. ‘Tis the … [Read more...]
