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Help with money and debt

There are many ways we can support you or someone you care about if you’re worried about money or debts. This page brings together all the various ways we can support you – whether you’d prefer to speak with someone, or get self-help advice on our website.

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From budgeting to benefits, we can help with a full range of money matters:

This section of our website explains the different ways we can support you or someone you care about with money and debt-related matters. It also includes our top tips and advice on a range of money and debt-related topics. Just tap on the tabs below to learn more.

Each year, we provide free support to help thousands of individuals and families to maximise their income – and we can help you regardless of whether you’re receiving benefits.

There are other people who can help with money and debt-related matters.

All of these services offer free and impartial help and support:

MoneyHelper (formerly the Money Advice Service

MoneyHelper provides free, impartial guidance on money, pensions and debt. You can tap here to visit the MoneyHelper website for free money and debt advice.

Stop Loan Sharks:

If you’re worried about illegal money lenders, you can call Stop Loan Sharks on 0800 074 0878 or text 60003. You can also tap here to visit the Stop Loan Sharks website.

The IVA Specialists:

For advice about Individual Voluntary Arrangements (IVAs), call 0800 856 8569 or tap here to visit the IVA Specialists website.

Bolton’s Money Skills:

Bolton’s Money Skills offers support with budgeting, benefits and debt. You can tap here to visit the Bolton’s Money Skills website.

Hoot Credit Union:

Hoot Credit Union provides affordable loans and savings options. You can tap here to visit the Hoot Credit Union website.

Find Your Credit Union:

If Hoot Credit Union doesn’t cover your postcode, you can tap here to search for a credit union near you on the Find Your Credit Union website.

Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton (CABB)

For free, confidential advice on money, benefits or debt, tap here to visit the Citizens Advice Bury & Bolton website.

Get help from our Money Advice Team

Through our Money Advice Team, we offer confidential and independent advice on a full range of money matters for anyone living in a Be One Homes property.
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Help with benefits (including Universal Credit)

Discover the benefits you might be entitled to and how much you can claim. Learn about different benefit types and how to ensure you’re not missing out.
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Top tips for managing your money and setting up a bank account

See our top tips for budgeting, which is an excellent way to manage your money. This page also explains how to set up a bank account.
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How to prevent and deal with debt

We know it can be hard speaking to someone about money worries and debt. This page provides self-help advice on dealing with different types of debt.
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How to access affordable credit and loans

This page includes handy tips for borrowing money, along with details of how to access low cost affordable loans.

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