Debt and money management advice

In person

Peterborough Citadel Debt Advice Service offers a free debt advice service by appointment. Contact them via phone or email.
Phone: 01733 307 747
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.salvationarmy.org.uk/budget-and-debt-advice/debt-advice

KingsGate Community Money Advice Connect Centre. KingsGate Peterborough is partnering with Community Money Advice to run a debt advice service for the congregation and the community. The service is completely free and confidential.
Phone: 07376 598 855
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.kingsgate.church/debtadvice

Smart Money Course. Cross Keys Homes runs a two hour Smart Money course to help you with budgeting and to make your money go further. It is open to all adults in Peterborough (not just their residents), and runs at various venues. To sign up fill in the enquiry form at this link and they'll let you know when the course is running next at a venue near you.

Online and phone

Money Wellness is a free service regulated by the FCA and commissioned by the national Government's Money & Pensions Service to provide:

• Free debt advice
• Benefits assessment
• Income maximisation
• Budgeting guidance
• Vulnerability support

Their specialist advisers are available seven days a week to support customers over the phone, and online debt advice 24/7. Visit moneywellness.com or phone: 0800 011 4231 (local rate: 0161 241 7340).

StepChange has been helping people across the UK for more than 30 years with a free debt advice service, information and support. They can help you manage your debt by setting up a debt management solution that is appropriate for your individual circumstances. They can also work with you to explore ways to reduce your spending and increase your income. You can use the free StepChange online debt advice and support service. It's available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can do it at a time that suits you, and you can pause and come back to it later.

Alternatively, you can speak to an adviser by calling 0800 138 1111 from Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm.

Anglian Water’s Extra Care Support is in place to help customers who are finding keeping up with their bills challenging. They can help with everything from finding discounted tariffs to managing payments to debt. The Extra Care Assessments also signposts any additional benefits or services you may be eligible for. If you would like to complete Anglian’s Extra Care Assessment online, you can visit anglianwater.co.uk/ExtraCare or call their Extra Care team on 0800 011 3774.

All of the services above are free.