Talking Money provides the following free, independent services in the south west:
•Debt Advice – one of our specialist Advisers can explain the options available and help you regain control
•Financial Education – we can help you manage your money going forward and improve your financial confidence
•Energy Advice - we can help you reduce your fuel bills and access fuel related benefits and grants
•Income Maximisation – A trained welfare benefits Advisor can help you access benefits, grants, challenge overpayments of Housing Benefit, council tax benefit, tax credits and manage your money sustainability
•Training – We run training programmes aimed at front-line workers supporting people who are financially vulnerable. If you would be interested learning the basics of dealing with debt or financial capability in order to support your client group, please click on the link to find out more
•Events – We have a number of events running throughout the year, from Energy Efficiency Advice Workshops to Online Money Advice sessions
•Referral Form – If you want to refer a client to use our services, please download the referral form and email it to mail@talkingmoney.org.uk
Anyone in the Bristol area who is experiencing financial hardship and problem debt, but problem debt often affects people with existing vulnerabilities or who have experienced a life change such as loss of work, marital breakdown or illness.