Debt

Citizens Advice BCP Debt Advice

Citizens Advice BCP have a dedicated and qualified Debt Advice Team, offering regulated help, advice and solutions for clients who are struggling with debt issues that they are unable to manage. Appointments for Debt Advice are only offered via internal referral and are subject to completion of a debt assessment beforehand. If you are struggling with debt please contact us using our email form or by calling our Adviceline. You can also call the national Debt Helpline.

Debt Helpline: 0800 240 4420 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)

 

Water Debt

Citizens Advice BCP run a specialised service for those experiencing water debt with Wessex or Bournemouth water. Please find out more by clocking here: https://citizensadvicebcp.org.uk/projects/wessex-and-bournemouth-water/

 

Stepchange

Stepchange is a national charity providing free Debt Advice and assistance.

Telephone: 0800 138 1111 (Monday to Friday 8am-8pm and Saturday 9am-2pm).
For more information, go to: https://www.stepchange.org/

 

Faithworks

Faithworks is a Dorset-based  charity that work alongside people through times of crisis, including offering Debt Advice and assistance.

Telephone: 01202 429037 (Monday to Friday 9am-5pm)

For more information, go to: https://faithworkswessex.org.uk/

 

Christians Against Poverty

Christians Against Poverty is a Christian based charity who provide free Debt Advice and assistance.

Telephone: 0800 328 0006 (Monday to Thursday 9:30am-5pm and Friday 9:30am-3:30pm)

For more information, go to: https://capuk.org/

 

Payplan

Payplan is a national organisation providing free Debt Advice and assistance.

Telephone: 0800 3161833 (Monday to Friday 8am-6pm)

For more information, go to:  www.payplan.com

 

National Debt line

National Debt line is a national and independent organisation providing free Debt Advice and assistance.

Telephone: 0808 808 4000 (Monday to Friday 9am-8pm and Saturday 9.30am-1pm)

For more information, go to: https://www.nationaldebtline.org/

 

Useful Links

Debt and Money: https://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/debt-and-money/

Help with managing your money: Cost of living help with money | BCP

Money and Debt Advice: Money advice for council home tenants | BCP

Managing your money: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/-/managing-your-money