Tips if you need urgent help with your finances

If you’re struggling to pay bills and finding it hard to manage the essentials like housing and food, there are people and organisations who can help. Here’s where you can turn for support.

  • Local food banks

    The Trussell Trust has information on how to find your local foodbank, how to get a food parcel and what to expect from visiting a foodbank. FairShare can also link you up with one of their regional food centres, which can provide you with food based on your needs.

  • Housing

    The housing charity Shelter have lots of information and advice that can help if you’re worried about housing and paying rent.

  • Energy bills

    Ofgem have information and advice about your options if you can’t afford to pay your energy bills.

  • Debt

    StepChange are a national debt charity that can help you if you’re worried about debt.

     

 

Full Article: https://www.youngminds.org.uk/young-person/coping-with-life/money-and-mental-health/#Tipsifyouneedurgenthelpwithyourfinances

 

Budgeting, Finance, Money, Support
28th Apr 2025