Helpful advice for customers
As we work our way through the cost-of-living crisis, extra support is more important than ever. Below are some additional links to external partners & services that you may find helpful, including everything from food to mental health support and benefits advice.
If you’re struggling, we’re always here to help. Please get in touch with us: 01282 686300 or contact@calico.org.uk
Managing your money
- Need help setting up a Bank account? Check out Citizen’s Advice.
- Citizen’s Advice budgeting tool: This budgeting tool can help you keep in control of your finances
- Which: Best ways to save money
- Money Saving Expert
If you are struggling with debt Money Helper has a list of free debt advice services that may be able to help including –
- Visit Step Change for free debt advice and practical help and solutions based on your situation
- National Debtline: Free and Independent Advice National Debt Helpline 0808 808 4000
- Citizen’s Advice: You can call the Citizens advice line for help and support on 0808 223 1133
- Turn2us is a national charity helping people in financial hardship, gain access to welfare benefits and other support services through partner organisations.
Energy & Utilities
- Money Saving Expert: Guidance on ways to save energy around the home / Energy saving tips
- Ofgem advice: What if an energy company gone bust / new suppliers
- Warm Home Discount Scheme
Food
- Community Grocery: With the aim to bring down the cost of the weekly shop, the Valley Street Community Grocery store is available to support people within the Burnley borough
- Too Good To Go: If you have a smart phone, this app will let you know if there is food being sold at a low cost near you
- Budget friend family recipes: There are many sites available with suggested ingredients and recipes for cooking on a budget
Rent
- If you are struggling financially to meet your housing costs and are in receipt of Housing benefit or the Housing element of Universal Credit you may be eligible for Discretionary Housing Payment through your local council.
- It can be complicated to work out what you are entitled to claim by visiting our Benefits Calculator.
Council Tax
- Council tax support is a benefit to support people who are on a low income with your council tax bill. You can check if you are entitled and apply visit https://burnley.gov.uk/benefits/
Mental Health
- NHS Mind Matters: Free talking therapies from the NHS
- Mind: Mental health support charity
- Casual Minds Matter: Burnley-based mental health & wellbeing charity