Money and debt
General advice about money
Age UK
Advice on benefits entitlements and other financial issues for pensioners.
Either visit the Age UK website or telephone 01254 266620
BwD Carers service
Information, advice and support for carers looking after a family member or friend who could not manage without their help. Includes benefit advice, help with practical support and food and energy support.
Either visit the BwD Carers service website or telephone 01254 688440.
Jubilee Tower Credit Union
Jubilee Tower Credit Union are a community based organisation who can offer financial support and loans.
Shelter
Shelter can give you advice and help with debt, benefits and housing issues.
The Oaks Money Advice Centre
Based at Blackburn Foodbank, the Oaks Money Advice Centre can give free, confidential money advice.
Lancashire Women
If you're a woman in Lancashire, you can get free, impartial, non-judgmental advice about any aspect of debt from the Lancashire Women website
Blackburn with Darwen Council
We can help you with the cost of living, with things like Council Tax Support, and the Household Support Fund.
Beacon Trust Counselling
Counselling for debt and money issues. Visit the Beacon Trust Counselling website
Gambling and illegal money lending
If you have concerns about gambling, or illegal money lending (loan sharks), these website have information, support and advice which may help you.