Autumn budget: Warrington’s winners and losers
The Government released their budget plans on October 29 with changes being made to a range of money matters that will affect our residents: from pensions and benefits to the minimum wage. But what do the changes really mean – and it is good news or bad news for you? Workers Workers will benefit from […]
Apply for Warm Home Discount Today
Our Money Advice Team is raising awareness of the Warm Home Discount scheme – which is now open for applications. The Scheme allows £140 credit onto your electricity account if your supplier is participating in the scheme and you meet their criteria. If you receive Guarantee Pension Credit, you don’t need to do anything, and […]
“People should be aware of this…”
– WHA resident, Graham Sankey, warns others of a pension pot pitfall that could leave you out of pocket Our Money Advice Officer Steven Higham has been busy supporting our residents to take control of their money matters – and recently helped Graham Sankey avoid losing his Housing Benefit by making him aware of his […]
Food for thought: how we can support you at the point of crisis
Warrington Foodbank has reported an increase of 17% in the last year with 80 tonnes of food distributed- more than a third of which went to children – and as summer holidays come round – children become even more vulnerable as the safety net of a hot school meal is removed. People experiencing a food […]
Money Matters: Jim’s Story
Dear Sirs, My letter is prompted by the truly exceptional service, which WHA have recently provided to myself. Our relationship started about 8 years ago when my home was in the process of being re-possessed by my mortgage provider. WHA purchased my flat, and I have been a tenant with them every since that very […]
Money Matters: Barbara’s Story
I came to see Steve to access the money advice service offered by Warrington Housing Association. I needed help putting in an appeal against a decision that I had been overpaid £16500 of Housing Benefit and Council Tax Support. I came into the office and met Steven who was very nice to me and didn’t […]
Money Matters: 10 ways you can save money on your energy bills
Energy bills are one of the biggest expenses for most households, but also one of the easiest to reduce. With these simple lifestyle changes, you could save a packet whilst also saving energy and helping the environment. 1. Understand your bills Energy bills can be daunting with the amount of information on them, but if […]
