Debt and money advice

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Money Advice

The Money Advice Service is an independent service set up by the government to help people make the most of their money.

The Money and Pension Service debt advice locator tool is a free, confidential online service that connects individuals with qualified advisers from national or local organisations who can provide expert debt advice, available online, by phone or face-to-face. 

Citizens Advice Barnet

Independent, local charity and a member of the Citizens Advice network.

We provide free advice and support to our community on work, debt, benefits, immigration, housing and more. 

Phone: 0808 250 5708

Boost

Personalised benefit advice, skills and employment services for Barnet residents.

Boost can help you get back on your feet by providing support with CV writing, interviewing and weekly updates on new jobs and apprenticeship opportunities. 

You can contact Boost by:

Email: boost@barnet.gov.uk

Phone: 0208 359 2442

ReachOut, here to help

We understand that managing bills can sometimes be difficult and this can be for many reasons. We also appreciate how hard it might be to know what to do next. That’s why we’ve partnered with ReachOut, a specialist organisation with a simple aim: to help people find a way forward through any challenge they might be facing, not just financial ones.

ReachOut is not a debt collection agency and they'll never ask for payments. Instead, their empathetic and friendly team, known as Pathfinders, offers a confidential service tailored to individual circumstances. They connect people with charities and organisations that provide free grants, advice and support for financial, mental and physical wellbeing.

ReachOut also works closely with some of our partners in Barnet. They may recommend using our award-winning Financial Calculator to check if you’re entitled to additional benefits. They might also advise you to seek free debt advice through our partners at the Money and Pension Service, or support you with employment via our employment and skills service, BOOST.

Sometimes, we may ask ReachOut to contact our residents directly to see if they can help. We cover their fees, so you don't have to pay anything, and we do this because we care. If you haven’t been contacted by ReachOut but need support, please use our Financial Calculator to find out what help you may be eligible for.

Barnet CAP Debt Centre

Free debt advice and personal support in EN4, EN5, N12 & N20

Phone: 0800 328 0006

Email: info@capuk.org

Web: https://capuk.org/get-help

StepChange Debt Charity

Free debt advice and solutions to help residents deal with debts and access support.

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Breathing Space

A government scheme designed to give you time to receive debt advice and find a solution to sort out your debt problems.

Find out more about Breathing Space

National Debtline

National Debtline is a charity that provides free and independent debt advice over the phone and online. 

Phone: 0808 808 4000

Budgeting Loans

You may be eligible for a Budgeting Loan if you’ve been on certain benefits for 6 months.

This can be used for household items, rent in advance and travelling costs.

Find out more about Budgeting Loans

AdviceUK

AdviceUK is the UK's largest support network for free, independent advice.