Money/Budget/Debt Advice 

 

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• Birmingham Settlement
  Birmingham Settlement aims to improve the quality of life for people who are affected by poverty, unemployment and social isolation.
  Community Money Advice Centre (CMAC) offers free, confidential and independent advice to anyone who lives within Birmingham City boundaries. Backed by a Matrix Mark and members of the Institute of Money Advisers, specialist help is offered in both debt and welfare benefits. For more information, please call 0121 250 3000 or visit the website by clicking here.

• Free Advice on debt problems
  If you are encountered with debt problems, there are several organizations you can turn to, such as Citizens Advice Bureau, National Debtline and Consumer Credit Counselling Service. They will offer you free, confidential and independent advice. For more details, please visit the website by clicking here

• City Council's Trading Standards Money Advice Service
  The City Council's Trading Standards money advice service may be able to help you if you are in debt or are having problems paying your bills and you live in Birmingham.

           The service offered:

         · Looking carefully at your situation and drawing up a financial statement.
         · Calculating the repayments that you can afford and in some circumstances, negotiating with the companies you owe              money to, for you.
         · Helping to complete court forms and attend court hearings with you where your creditors have taken matters to  court.

• To make an appointment, please call 0121 303 6031 or visit the website by clicking here

• Paying your Council Tax
  If you are having problems paying your Council Tax, Birmingham Council Tax Office is always willing to listen, and after considering your financial circumstances, will try to come to a mutually acceptable payment arrangement.

           You can get advice by telephoning 0121 303 1113 or go to the website by clicking here