Your home, your money


coinsEverybody needs help managing their money sometimes.  These pages have been created with this is mind.  Click on the links below for help and advice with benefits, debts, managing your money and setting up a new home.

Money Advice Service

The government has launched a new service called the Money Advice Service, which offers free, clear, unbiased advice helping you to manage your money.

Click here to complete the free money health check and you'll get an action plan and clear goals you can work towards to start taking charge of your money.  

Useful contacts

  • Your Homes Newcastle - 0191 278 8600
  • Welfare Rights - 0191 277 1050
  • Social Fund - 0845 608 8654
  • Housing and Council Tax Benefit - 0845 111 4101
  • Jobcentre Plus (new claims) - 0800 055 6688
  • Tax Credits (new claims) - 0845 300 3900
  • Citizens Advice Bureau - 0870 126 4015
  • Shelter North East - 0844 515 1601
  • Child Benefit - 0845 302 1444
  • The Pension Service - 0800 731 7898
  • Money Matters - 0191 277 1050
  • Community Furniture Service - 0191 224 0555

Consumer Credit Counselling Service

Never pay for debt management - debt help charity CCCS (Consumer Credit Counselling Service) can provide you with a free debt management plan with no hidden fees attached.

For an immediate assessment of your debt problem and advice on the right debt solution for you, try CCCS Debt Remedy.

Make a free appointment with an Advice and Support Worker

To make a free appointment with an Advice and Support Worker to discuss benefits, budgeting or how to manage your tenancy contact your local Community Housing Office - click here for details.