This section is information about local services in Newham which could support you with your Benefits and Finance. They are free and easily accessible, if you feel you require support, please feel free to contact them.
Our Newham Money offers support to Newham residents who may be struggling with debt or the everyday cost of living. They are a free confidential service and here to help you secure financial wellbeing.
- EMERGENCY SUPPORT– They offer help with expenses in an emergency or if you are vulnerable and experiencing severe hardship.
- AFFORDABLE LOANS– They offer a range of affordable loans to suit your needs. With our loans, you can borrow up to £1500 and repay weekly or monthly, spread over two years or less.
- SMART SPENDING– Improve your finances with their money saving tips. Their team have a range of useful tips and tools to help make your money go further.
- BENEFITS AND INCOME ADVICE– They can help ensure you have access to all the help you need to pay bills including council tax and any rent arrears you may have. They can also ensure you are getting any benefits you are entitled to.
- DEBT ADVICE– They provide free, impartial and confidential debt advice. We can help you understand what options are available to you and support you to set up repayment plans.
To get support please fill in the self-referral form here or call 020 8430 2041
Citizen’s advice Newham are an independent, local charity working in Hackney, Newham and Tower Hamlets and are members of the national Citizens Advice network.
They provide free advice, information and advocacy to help people resolve the problems they face. They help with problems involving welfare benefits, housing, debt, money management, employment, immigration, consumer, and family and personal issues.
Most of us their volunteers, over 120 in their team of 165 – they couldn’t open their doors every day without their amazing volunteers, who donated over 65,000 hours of their time last year.
Their advice is free, confidential, impartial and independent. They value diversity, promote equality and challenge discrimination.
Call them on 020 8525 6379. Lines are open at the following times: Tuesdays: 10:00am to 1:00pm & Wednesdays: 10:00am to 1:00pm
