Free Money Advice from Steven
We offer a free money advice service that helps our residents and the people of Warrington to feel free from money struggles and worries. We can offer advice and assistance with:
Debts
Many people struggle with debt and aren’t aware of the tools, guidance and options that are available to help – our practical advice can help you take back to control and get started on your debt free journey.
Benefits and Universal Credit Advice
The benefits system can be confusing – we’ve helped many people understand what they are entitled to and offered practical support to help them make a claim and appeal decisions.
Budgeting
We can help you to understand the money you have coming in and the money leaving your account. We can also help you find ways to save money on bills and shopping to help you have more pounds in your pocket every month.
Contact Steven today: stevenh@wha.org.uk or 01925 246846
In the last 12 months, we helped 129 residents access information and advice on benefits and debt – helping them gain a total of £320,711.54 in additional benefits, grants or money saved on debt repayments.
“We’re really grateful for the excellent service we received and the extra money has made a big difference, helping us hire a gardener and be able to go to LifeTime more often where we enjoy singing in the choir”
Bob & Doris, WHiA Customers
Steven is an accredited member of the Institute of Money Advisers, whose mission is to to assure quality in the money advice profession.
Money Matters Advice & Stories
Read more money saving stories and advice from our Money Advice Officer, Steven.
Pension Awareness Day
15 September 2019 is Pension Awareness Day, a national campaign to highlight the growing problem that many people are not saving enough for their retirement and risk facing pension poverty in later life. Our Money Advice Officer is here to help Warrington residents understand their rights and the advantages of saving for retirement, and to […]
How our WHA team is supporting tenants in the everchanging world of benefits
Housing associations have their part to play in helping tenants negotiate the complex world of benefits and to stem the tide of rising rent arrears. The impact of the hugely controversial Universal Credit – and particularly its housing element – has been highlighted many times since its introduction six years ago. Housing benefit that was […]
Benefits Information and Calculator
More information on benefits available can be found here, and this free and anonymous benefits calculator helps you to understand what benefits you may be entitled to. Steven and the team have helped WHA residents understand their rights and access additional benefits, grants or money saved on debt repayments to the total value of £326,684.30 in the past year.
Got questions about what benefits you may be entitled to? Get in touch with Steven today.
Alternative Advice Services
Citizens Advice Warrington
The Gateway
89 Sankey Street
Warrington – WA1 1SR
telephone: 01925 246994
email: admin@warrington.cabnet.org.uk
StepChange is the UK’s leading debt charity offering free budgeting help and debt advice alongside a range of solutions like an IVA. For instant debt help try Debt Remedy, their confidential online tool.
Telephone: 0800 138 1111
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm
Trafford House,
Southmoor Industrial Estate,
Southmoor Road,
Manchester
M23 9XD
Call us for free 0800 856 8569 7 days a week 8am–10pm
enquiries@iva.org
