Are you struggling to balance your budgets? As well as accessing grant support, you may wish to look at organisations that can help you with targeted advice. For instance, setting a realistic budget can help you avoid financial difficulties in the future.
Entitledto have a free online benefit calculator.
For information on all state benefits, take a look at Turn2Us for their benefits and grants calculator. You can also access the benefits calculator here.
Money Saving Expert for free advice on finances and money matters.
Money Helper offers free and impartial advice on money matters.
Shelter are a UK charity who offer housing advice and support.
The Outside Project is an LGBTIQ+ Community Shelter, Centre and Domestic Abuse Refuge in response to those within the LGBTIQ+ community who feel endangered, who are homeless, ‘hidden’ homeless and feel that they are on the outside of services due to historical and present prejudice in society and in their homes.
Step Change offers expert tailored advice and practical solutions to problem debt.
MIS Online CalculatorDo you currently earn enough to live on? You can find out here using the MIS online calculator
The Minimum Income Calculator shows how much income is needed to buy the things that members of the public think everyone in the UK should be able to afford. This includes meeting essential needs (food, clothes and shelter) but also what is needed to participate in society. The figures in the calculator are based on detailed ongoing research with the public, defining and describing a minimum standard that nobody should fall below. The calculator can be adjusted to reflect your individual circumstances.
Surviving Economic Abuse If a current or former partner has interfered with your money or other economic resources in some way to limit your choices, or if you are worried that a friend or family member may be experiencing economic abuse, the Surviving Economic Abuse website has information and links to support.
