Citizens Advice Manchester
Citizens Advice Manchester offer free information, advice and case work to people who live or work in the Manchester area. They can help with a wide range of problems, including debt, housing, employment, family issues and many more.
StepChange Debt Charity
Offering free expert, tailored advice and practical solutions to problem debt.
Debt Advice Foundation
Debt Advice Foundation is a national debt advice and education charity offering free, confidential support and advice to anyone worried about loans, credit and debt.
National Debtline
National Debtline is a free, confidential debt advice service run by the Money Advice Trust, helping millions of people deal with their debts.
The Money Advice Service
Free and impartial money advice, set up by Government. Services include: advice and guides to help improve your finances, tools and calculators to help keep track and plan ahead, support over the phone and online.
Mind Manchester
Mind Manchester provides impartial support and advice to empower anyone experiencing mental health problems in the Manchester area.
Age UK Manchester
Age UK Manchester provides help and support for those over 50 and their Carers in the Manchester area, services include help and advice on Welfare, Benefits, Housing, Social Care and Health and Disability.
The Samaritans
Available to give you confidential support at any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you.
Coronavirus Support
People and businesses across the Manchester area are facing unprecedented challenges due to the outbreak of Coronavirus. Fortunately Manchester City Council has setup help and support Hub to try to mitigate its impact. For more information on support for the most vulnerable, health advice, benefits and grants please see the link below.
National Debt Advice
Please click here for further information on National charities and debt advice organisations.
Benefit & Budgeting Calculator
Welcome to the Benefit and Budgeting Calculator by Policy in Practice.
Using this calculator, you can:
- Find out which welfare benefits you could receive
- Know how your income will change with Universal Credit
- Compare your income under the current system and Universal Credit
- See how much income will be left after paying your housing costs
- Access links to claim for benefits
Start your calculation here