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)
• 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