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Finance and budgeting

Useful websites

  • Support with bills and costs (GOV.UK)
  • Free budget planner (MoneyHelper)
  • Mental Health and Money Advice
  • Hitting the Cold Spots (The Environment Centre)
  • Support from community organisations (Hampshire County Council)
  • Cost of living resources (Hampshire Library Service)
  • Find a Repair Café
  • Skint Dad: Where every penny counts
  • Tips on minimising waste and saving money in the kitchen (Smart Living)

For residents in crisis

  • Check what benefits you can get (Citizens Advice)
  • Get help if you’re struggling to pay your bills (Citizens Advice)
  • Benefits Calculator (Turn2Us)
  • Grants Search (Turn2Us)
  • Mental Health Crisis Breathing Space (Hampshire County Council)
  • Apply for council tax reduction (GOV.UK)
  • The ‘Breathing Space’ scheme - 60 day debt relief

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