Debt and Money

Barrow Borough Council do not provide general debt counselling services, other than in relation to monies owed to the council by residents. (If you are having difficulty paying Council House Rent or Council Tax you should contact these departments as soon as possible.)

 

The information on this page is intended to direct you to reliable sources of advice.

 

 

Citizens Advice in the north have launched a debt advice line. This advice line provides the same debt advice and management services as specialist debt advisors in bureaux. The line 0300 33 33 445 is open 9-5, Monday to Friday and is intended to provide clients with an alternative way of accessing Citizens Advice services; it is available to anyone living in Cumbria or the North East of England. Details of the service can be found at http://www.citizensadvice.org.uk/northern_debt_advice_line.htm.

 

 

The Debt Advice Foundation, is a registered national debt education and advice charity (number 1095705).

 

It provides free access to a range of tools and practical guides on how to manage money effectively, budget and negotiate directly with creditors. The charity's self help tools section includes:

• Citizens Advice Bureau
• Trading Standards
• AdviceUK - the UK's largest support network for free, independent advice centres
• Institute of Money Advisors - a charitable body that aims to promote free money advice and develop professional standards
• The GOV.UK web site section on Money and Tax gives information about VAT, Debt and inheritance tax.