Debt advice companies and charities

Use this directory to find organisations, including debt charities, companies and government bodies, that can help you to get back in control of your debt.

 

Citizen's Advice                                                                                                                                                                                                     

The Citizens Advice service helps people resolve their money problems by providing free, independent and confidential advice.

http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/

 

Community Legal Advice

Community Legal Advice provides free help and advice on a range of legal issues in England and Wales, including benefits and tax credits, debt, education, housing and employment.

http://www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/

0845 345 4345

 

Consumer Credit Counselling Service (CCCS) 

CCCS is a registered charity which offers free, confidential advice and support to anyone who is worried about debt. CCCS also provides online debt counselling. 

http://www.cccs.co.uk/ 

0800 138 1111

 

Credit Action

Credit Action is a national money education charity which offers a range of resources, tools and training to help people to manage their finances. Credit Action works in partnership with CCCS to provide debt counselling.

http://www.creditaction.org.uk/

 

The Debt People

The Debt People is a founding member of the Debt Managers' Standards Association (DEMSA), and guarantees professional, honest debt advice on a range of debt solutions for all circumstances. 

0800 044 5735

www.thedebtpeople.co.uk

 

Department for Work and Pensions (DWP)

The DWP is the government department responsible for welfare and employment issues, formerly known as the Department of Social Security (DSS).

http://www.dwp.gov.uk/

 

Debt Advice Foundation

Debt Advice Foundation is a registered UK debt advice charity, which offers free, confidential, impartial support and advice to anyone worried about debt.

http://www.debtadvicefoundation.org/

 

Debt Support Trust

Debt Support Trust is a registered debt advice charity which aims to support people in debt and help them become debt free.

http://www.debtsupporttrust.org.uk/

0800 085 0226

 

Directgov

Directgov is the official UK government website providing information about government services for the public all in one place.

http://www.direct.gov.uk

 

Experian

Experian is a world-leading credit referencing agency with over 25 years experience, which handles over 1.5 million requests for credit reports every week.

Find out more about checking your credit report with Experian 

 

Financial Services Authority (FSA)

The FSA is the independent regulator for all providers of financial services in the UK and provide information about financial products.

http://www.fsa.gov.uk/

 

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC)

HMRC collects and administers tax, and also pays and administers Child benefit, Child Trust Funds and Tax Credit.

http://www.hmrc.gov.uk

 

National Debtline

National Debtline provides free and confidential debt advice and support for people with money worries and debt problems in England, Wales & Scotland.

http://www.nationaldebtline.co.uk/

0808 808 4000