There are a number of agencies who can help if you are having problems with paying your rent, arrears or other debts.

Citizens Advice Bureau – For free debt advice, legal advice, benefit advice and more.

Tel: 08444 994188

Website: www.citizensadvice.org.uk

CAB Offices are based at:-

3-4 Station Hill, Redruth, TR15 2PP

Trengrouse Way, Helston, TR13 8AF

The Guildhall, St Johns Road, Penzance, TR18 2QR

The Library, Union Place, Truro, TR1 1EP

Mulberry Passage, Market Strand, Falmouth, TR11 3DB

 

Money Made Clear

A website from the Financial Services Authority, helping you with money matters. It includes a budget calculator.

http://www.moneymadeclear.fsa.gov.uk/

 

Shelter – For free advice regarding homelessness, homeless prevention, housing benefit issues, poor housing, tenancy problems:

Tel: 0344 515 2300

Website: www.england.shelter.org.uk

Shelter’s office is based at:-

Palace Building

Quay Street

Truro

TR1 2HE

 

Cornwall Council’s Housing Advice Team – For free advice about homelessness and many other housing issues.

Tel: 01209 614000 or 0300 1234161

Website: www.cornwall.gov.uk

Cornwall Council’s main offices are based at:-

Dolcoath Avenue, Camborne, TR14 8SX

Carrick House, Pydar Street, Truro , TR1 1EB

 

Cornish Community Banking – For free advice on free banking, savings and affordable borrowing.

Tel: 0800 0556873 or 01872 222644

Website: www.cornishcommunitybanking.co.uk

Cornish Community Banking’s office is based at:-

11A Frances Street , Truro, TR1 3DN

 

Help from other charities

There are a number of other charities that may be able to offer help and advice in a wide range of areas.  Some of the charities commonly used by our customers are shown below. 

If the charity you are trying to find is not shown, you can also access the Charity Commission's website by clicking here   This site holds a database of over 18,000 charities.

 

Christians Against Poverty - A national UK debt counselling agency.

 

Royal British Legion - The Royal British Legion is a UK charity that provides financial, social and emotional support to millions who have served and are currently serving in the Armed Forces, and their dependants.