Debt and Money Management Advice

In person

Cambridge Money Advice Centre offers a free debt advice service at Barnwell Baptist Church in Cambridge. Contact via phone or email to book an appointment:
Phone: 01223 727455
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.cambridgemoneyadvicecentre.org.uk

Citizen's Advice offers a range of in person advice and signposting sessions in Cambridge and at various community venues in South Cambs. Find out more on this link.

South Cambs District Council’s Income Maximisation Service doesn’t give debt advice, but if you are concerned that you are at risk of losing your home due to non-payment of rent or mortgage and you live in South Cambs, then they can check you are receiving the benefits and discounts you may be entitled to. They can also help you budget your finances more effectively to prevent getting into debt. Email [email protected] or call 01954 713000 or complete this online referral form.

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

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 is a national debt charity that can help you be free from debt. A team of experts offer free, flexible debt advice to anyone who needs it. Visit www.stepchange.org or speak to an advisor on 0800 138 1111. Monday to Friday 8am to 8pm and Saturday 9am to 2pm.

Anglian Water’s Extra Care Support helps 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 the Extra Care team on 0800 011 3774.

All of the services above are free.