There are various local and national agencies and websites that may be able to help you with money and debt advice.
Please note, irwell valley homes cannot be held responsible for the content on these external links, and we neither monitor nor do we have any responsibility of the content on these external sites.
Bolton's Money Skills Service provides free information, debt advice and training to give people the money skills, knowledge and confidence to help them take control of their finances and improve their money management skills.
Citizens Advice is a registered charity offering free independant advice and information on money and legal problems
Step Change offers free, impartial debt advice
Payplan offers free impartial debt advice
National Debtline Helpline provides FREE confidential and independant advice on how to deal with debt problems
Benefits Advisor use Benefit Advisor to get an estimation of the benefits you may be entitled to
The Illegal Money Lending Team- This team offers confidential help and advice on Illegal Money Lenders (loan sharks) you can report a loan shark by completing their form online at www.stoploansharks.co.uk, call 0300 555 2222 at any time, email reportaloanshark@stoploansharks.gov.uk or text the lenders details to 07860 022116.
Credit Unions
ABCUL Association of British Credit Unions Ltd
Hoot - Wise With Money (Formerly Quids in Bolton Credit Union)
Manchester Credit Union irwell valley homes has a formal partnership with Manchester Credit Union.
Cash Box A Credit Union in Tameside
The Money Advice Service Free and impartial money advice, set up by government
Comparison Sites
Money Savings Expert Martin Lewis Provides an array of money saving tips
Compare the market Free comparison of energy, insurance, broadband and utilities
Energy Savings
Uswitch Free and impartial comparison or energy providers.
The Energy Saving Trust A non for profit organisation that provides free impartial advice tailored to suit you.
Winter Fuel Payment Are you 60 years or over? You may be entitled