Help with the rising cost of living

The Council is working with a number of local organisations who can offer support.

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.