Financial and Debt Advice
If you or someone you know are struggling to make ends meet because your circumstances have changed, there is help and support available for you.
Burnley Together can support and advice with budgeting, money management, bills and debt. Signposting to access specialist services from Citizens Advice Bureau (CAB) and Christians Against Poverty (CAP) and support to attend drop ins and appointments.
You can call us on 01282 686 402 or email us at contact@burnleytogether.org.uk
Prepayment meters
Anyone on a prepayment meter who is struggling financially (and has less than £4 on the metre) can contact their supplier and ask for a “fuel voucher”.
A pin number will be texted to a mobile number and this needs to be taken to the top up shop along with gas/electric key.
Help with prepayment meters if you can’t get out
If struggling to get out due to isolation and on a prepayment meter. Companies can top up for you, but this will need to be paid back.
- British Gas 0333 202 9802
- EDF 0333 200 5100
- EON 0345 052 000
- N Power 0800 073 3000
- Scottish Power 0800 027 0072
- SSE 0345 026 2658
Useful links
If you live in a Calico Homes property, the dedicated Moneywise team is there to offer you support. You can email them on moneywise@calico.org.uk or call 01282 686300 and select option 3.
Step Change
Citizens Advice
Money Advice Service
National Debtline
CAP is in partnership with local churches across the UK, to help families from poverty through award winning debt counselling and community groups.
Below are some of their resources: