Partners

To promote free and independent monetary and legal advice around the UK Credit Action have teamed up with a range of organisations that offer practical money advice and guidance throughout the UK.

We are delighted to have a great variety of partners involved in the Money Advice Map so that we can reach as many people as possible who are experiencing difficulties with their personal finances.

If you are an organisation that provides free and independent money advice in the UK and you would like to partner with us in the Money Advice Map then please visit the Contact section by following this link.

A4E

A4E understand that effectively managing personal finances can be confusing and daunting and if left to get out of control they can have a serious impact on daily life. With this in mind, A4e work in partnership with Local Authorities, Government Departments and Financial organisations like the FSA, to help people understand how it's possible to take control of their financial health and make the most of the support that's available to them.

Through a number of face to face and telephone based advice contracts, A4e is working with its partners to help clients find a solution to their financial problems. They can help with clients who are experiencing difficulties with rent or mortgage arrears and personal debt, or can simply help people learn how to budget better, save more and make better informed decisions on their financial future.

To find out more about what A4e does to help people across the UK, please visit their website at www.mya4e.com

Association of British Credit Unions Limited

The Association of British Credit Unions Limited (ABCUL) is the main trade association for credit unions in Britain – representing about 85% of credit union members. They provide a wide range of services to their members including information resources, advocacy and training.

Credit unions are financial co-operatives owned and controlled by their members. They offer a range of services including safe savings and great value loans while many credit unions now offer current accounts, benefits direct, ISAs and Child Trust Funds. They operate on the basis of a “common bond” between members.

For more information about ABCUL or individual Credit Unions please visit www.abcul.org

Christians Against Poverty

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) is a national debt counselling charity, working through a network of over 100 church-based centres to offer hope and a solution to anyone in debt through its in-depth service.

Through a combination of home visits and centralised services, CAP provides long term support until the client is debt free and beyond. Unique features of CAP’s service include the ‘CAP Account’ (which acts like a simple bank account) and negotiation with creditors to agree affordable repayments where possible. CAP deals with a wide variety of clients and will help anyone regardless of their religious beliefs.

To find out more about Christians Against Poverty please visit their website at www.capuk.org

Citizens Advice

Citizens Advice Bureaux are charities that provide free, confidential and impartial advice to help people resolve their problems. Advice is available to everyone, on any issue; in high street bureaux, over the phone, by email and online at adviceguide.org.uk.

Clients' stories are recorded and frequently used (anonymously) to campaign for policy changes that benefit everyone. Citizens Advice Bureaux are all members of Citizens Advice - the national organisation, which provides information systems, training and support to bureaux.

Together we make up the Citizens Advice service.

Community Legal Advice

Community Legal Advice is a free and confidential advice service paid for by legal aid. An extensive network of Community Legal Advice centres and networks, based around the country, also provide face to face independent and confidential legal advice and representation services to those in need of support and advice.

Community Legal Advice brings together a broad range of legal advice services to help you with problems related to benefits and tax credits, debt, employment, housing, community care, education and family law. Free general legal advice is available at an initial appointment while further, specialist advice is available if you are eligible for legal aid. Call 0845 345 4 345 and speak to one of our operators who will be able to help you get the advice you need.

To find out more about Community Legal Advice please visit their website at www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk

Community Money Advice

Community Money Advice (CMA) is a charity that is driven by the desire to help people whose lives are being blighted by debt and money problems. To this end, they have helped over ninety churches and other locally based organisations establish high quality, free, face-to-face money advice services.

CMA gained charitable status in 2003. Operating from Shropshire, CMA has grown from having just two affiliate Centres in 2003, to over 85 in 2009.

To find out more about Community Money Advice please visit their website at www.communitymoneyadvice.com

Fontline Debt Advice

Frontline is based mainly the South of England, and serves the community by providing expert assistance to those who are disadvantaged by the burden of debt, often through no fault of their own. We also specialise in offering independent, expert benefit advice

Our volunteer advisors have many years experience working in this field, often liaising with government and other agencies to provide a totally confidential, free service to anyone in need, regardless of background or belief.

www.frontlinedebtadvice.org.uk