Recent Financial Support Posts
Unison Wellbeing breaks
Wellbeing breaks can provide welcome relief from stress and respite from difficult circumstances – this can include assisting with recovery from illness to help prepare for a return to work. […]
Read MoreUnison Financial assistance
You may have financial difficulties for all sorts of unexpected reasons, such as: Loss of income; Relationship breakdown; Bereavement; Suffering from a long illness; Needing to buy equipment because of […]
Read MoreUNISON Debtline
Even a small change in circumstances can turn a manageable situation into a debt problem that may threaten your home or your family’s wellbeing. UNISON Debtline is a free, confidential […]
Read MoreUNISON benefits calculator
See what help is available from benefits if you’re affected by coronavirus, and make sure you’re getting all the help you’re eligible for with the UNISON Benefits Calculator. Check my […]
Read MoreUnison Budget planner
The first vital step in taking control of your finances is to create your own personal budget plan. Our user friendly budget planner is free to use and should only […]
Read MoreWhere to get free debt advice
If you’re struggling with debt, it can be hard to know where to turn. But with lots of free advice services available across the UK, you can find help in […]
Read MoreBenefits
Find out what benefits you’re entitled to, how to claim them, when you qualify, and what to do if things go wrong. Find Out More Here
Read MoreUniversal Credit
If you’re struggling to pay bills, have lost your job or are on low income, it might be worth considering claiming Universal Credit. Universal Credit is a payment paid monthly, or twice […]
Read MoreBenefits Calculator
You can use the Money Helper benefits calculator to help find out where you can get additional support Find out more here
Read MoreScams
No one thinks they’ll be caught out by a scam, but it happens more than you’d think. Money Helper is here to help you understand the different ways you could […]
Read MoreFinancial Support Links
Step Change
We provide the UK’s most comprehensive debt advice service. Since 1993, we’ve helped 7.5 million people with debt problems take back control of their finances and their lives.
The Shrewsbury Ark
The Shrewsbury Ark is an independent charity dedicated to helping homeless and vulnerable people in our community to turn their lives around.
The Shropshire Larder
The Shropshire Larder is a community information resource which brings together local and national knowledge on different types of support available in Shropshire.
I am in Crisis
If you feel you need immediate help, contact one of the below charities.
Recommended Apps
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