Do you need independent advice about staying in control of your finances?
Here you’ll find our directory of organisations offering free and impartial money guidance and debt advice. They can help you determine how much money you owe and help you to talk to those you owe money to. This includes setting up an affordable repayment plan that is manageable for you.
You’ll also find charities that can offer help and advice on a range of issues, including mental health, domestic abuse, bereavement, vehicle-related concerns, and handling complaints. We want to help and ensure you have access to the right resources and expertise for the challenges you're facing.
They offer impartial guidance that’s backed by the government and they can recommend further, trusted support if you need it. In particular they offer free advice on debt including easy-to-access money tools, helping you to reduce spending and make the most of your income. They also offer help and guidance on difficult matters such as divorce and separation, care and disability.
Offers free expert advice to help you deal with your debts and get the support you need. You can get advice online or over the phone at a time that suits you and after they’ve looked at your budget, they can recommend a range of practical debt solutions based on your situation.
If you’re struggling with the cost of living, checking that you are receiving all the income you’re entitled to is crucial. If you’re worried about debt, you can get free, simple and confidential debt advice from them.
Offers free advice on debt, benefits, housing, legal matters, employment and general consumer advice.
Government backed financial support, help and guidance in relation to the Cost of Living, including how to save money with energy saving tips.
Money Advice Scotland is Scotland‘s money charity. They exist to help people in debt, support money advisers, and influence policy. Their mission is to be the driving force towards financial wellbeing for the people of Scotland.
The UK's largest support network for independent advice organisations. They strengthen and support advice services and create opportunities for networking and sharing of sector knowledge. They provide complementary products and services, tailored to the needs of the advice sector and speak up for their members at a national level with the ultimate aim of making life easier for those in desperate need of help.
Debt and poverty are ruthless. It's time to take action. Together with local churches, we're transforming lives and working to end UK poverty.
A registered charity providing free, impartial, expert debt advice to more than 100,000 people each year. We've been helping people manage their debts for over 30 years.
Business Debtline is a charity run by the Money Advice Trust. We are a free debt advice service for the self-employed and small businesses in England, Wales and Scotland. We have helped thousands of people deal with their debts
Provide services for people living with cancer at every stage of their cancer experience. They provide free and confidential emotional, practical, physical, and financial support to people living with cancer and their loved ones.
When experiencing a mental health problem, most of us don’t get the help we need. Mind help to support and offer advice to people who are suffering with mental health issues. They offer a confidential help line, a legal line and supportive and reliable information.
For anyone who’s struggling to cope, who needs someone to listen without judgement or pressure. Samaritans is not only for the moment of crisis, they take action to prevent the crisis. They give people ways to cope and the skills to be there for others.
We all have mental health, and learning more about to how to look after our mental health should be an equal priority to looking after our physical health. Working nationwide, Mental Health UK offers a range of support, services, and tools to support people whose lives are affected by mental health problems.
If you seem to be having trouble with your drinking, or if your drinking has reached the point of where it worries you, you may be interested to know something about Alcoholics Anonymous and the AA programme of recovery from alcoholism.
If using drugs is causing problems in your life NA can help. NA exists solely so that its members can support each other to stay drug free and to help other achieve and maintain a drug free recovery and lifestyle. There is no cost to attend the meetings.
The National Gambling Support Network provide free, confidential and personalised support for anyone who’s experiencing problems from gambling, as well as those affected by someone else’s gambling.
The National Domestic Abuse Helpline is for women experiencing any kind of domestic abuse and concerned friends, family and colleagues looking to support someone who may be experiencing domestic abuse. Speak to a member of their helpline at any time, day or night, for confidential, non-judgmental support and information on your options.
Women’s Aid is the national charity working to end domestic abuse against women and children. They provide life-saving services across England by educating, raising awareness all whilst supporting and providing a confidential and safe environment for women and children that have suffered domestic abuse.
Grief can be overwhelming, but you don't have to deal with it alone. Cruse Bereavement Support can help with their helpline or online chat support.
Support to help through difficult times. The National Bereavement Service provides practical and emotional assistance after a death. If you or a loved one is experiencing loss, you can access their free support today.
If you think a business has broken the law or acted unfairly, you can report them to Trading Standards. Trading Standards use the information you give them to investigate unfair trading and illegal business activity, like rogue traders and scams.
Tel:
- Vehicle Enquiries: 0300 790 6802
- Licence Enquiries: 0300 790 6801
Maintain the registration and licensing of drivers in Great Britain. They also maintain the registration and licensing of vehicles, together with the collection and enforcement of Vehicle Excise Duty (VED) in the UK.
If you have a complaint that you can’t resolve with your lender, the Financial Ombudsman Service may be able to help. The Financial Ombudsman Service is a free and easy-to-use service that settles complaints between consumers and businesses that provide financial services. They resolve disputes fairly and impartially, and have the power to put things right.