If you claim or want help with your rent and/or Council Tax, you may find some of these advice agencies and websites useful.
A comprehensive directory of local independent advice agencies and national advice helplines. The site includes location maps, links to online self-help and a new webcam service for face to face advice.
A non profit organisation, helping people learn to cook, eat a healthy diet, to grow their own food and to waste less food. Visit their Website to find out more www.bhfood.org.uk.
Offering free, confidential, impartial and independent advice on managing your finances, including opening bank accounts, problems with bank accounts, benefit overpayments, council rent arrears, budgeting and general debt problems.
What benefits are you entitled to?
Many people are missing out on benefits and tax credits by not knowing that they may be entitled to them. The Benefits Adviser is an online questionnaire to help you find out which benefits and tax credits you and your family may be entitled to. No personal information is required. The Benefits Adviser tool is provided by gov.uk, the UK government’s public services access website: www.gov.uk/benefits-adviser
A not-for-profit savings and loans co-operative focusing on the needs of those on low incomes. The credit union offers easy-to-access savings accounts and affordable, flexible loans. It is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority with savings 100% guaranteed by the FSA Compensation Scheme.
Find more information about what the team does in our services A to Z.
Money advice available to residents in Brighton & Hove.
Website: www.advicebrighton-hove.org.uk
The My Life directory lists services and organisations in Brighton and Hove offering money advice and benefits support.
Possability People is a charity that aims to make more things possible for you in your life, no matter what your situation. The charity works with disabled people, older and younger people, or anyone with an impairment or long term health condition.
UK registered charity offering information and advice to asylum-seekers and refugees.
Part of the legion's extensive Poppy Support services. If you are serving, have served or are the dependent or carer of someone who has served in the UK's Armed Forces, then you are eligible for help. The welfare team can offer financial aid in an urgent crisis, help homeless ex-service people get back on their feet, advise on compensation claims, offer careers advice for those looking to make a fresh start after leaving the Forces, arrange home or hospital visits, advise on coping with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and much more.
Free, independent advice and information on housing to help you understand your rights and options.
We also provide advice and information on rent, mortgage arrears and budget advice.
If you need information or advice on a legal problem go to www.gov.uk/legal-aid to find your nearest qualified legal adviser and use a legal aid eligibility calculator.
A local support network that offers help for people aged 50 and over to get back into work.