Debt and Welfare.

We Can Help

It is absolutely essential that everyone who is engaging in tackling food poverty seeks to help vulnerable individuals deal with their longer term needs. In order to do this Leeds FAN aims to value efforts that are already been made by those who are trying to tackle food poverty, to help vulnerable people move forward.

If you have borrowed money from a Loan Shark (illegal money lenders who often charge very high interest rates) a report can be made anonymously by contacting the illegal money lending team at 0300 555 2222.

The following organisations are centred around advising and supporting those struggling with debt, budgeting and welfare.

The Leeds Money Information Centre

The Leeds Money Information Centre website and publications provide details of all the organisations and charities across Leeds providing free and independent debt advice.

Leeds City Credit Union

Leeds City Credit Union is a financial co-operative providing straightforward, affordable financial services to anyone who lives or works in Leeds & Wakefield.

West Leeds & Bramley Credit Union

West Leeds & Bramley Credit Union covers Armley, Rodley, Pudsey, Bramley, Wortley. The credit union is fantastic alternative to high street banking.

St. Gregory's Credit Union

Credit Union based in Swarcliffe.

Citizens Advice Leeds

Citizens Advice Leeds provides free, confidential and impartial advice and campaigns on big issues affecting people's lives.

StepChange

StepChange provide free and effective debt advice and practical solutions, to help transform the lives of those struggling with the stress and worry of any type of problem debt.

The Money Advice Service

The Money Advice Service offers clear, unbiased money advice and can be accessed by telephone or online.

Ebor Gardens Advice Centre

A local charity, based in Burmantofts, giving free, confidential and impartial advice in relation to debt.

St. Vincent's Support Centre

St. Vincent's enable people to improve their quality of life by helping with their debt and developing budgeting and money management skills.

The National Debtline

Provides online and telephone advice and information for individuals experiencing debt and financial difficulties.

Better Leeds Communities

Supports clients with a range of debt problems, offering advice on issues such as priority creditors, rent and mortgage arrears and credit debts. They offer free advice to anyone in Leeds.

Christians Against Poverty

Christians Against Poverty runs Debt Centres in different areas of Leeds. Go to their website for details on each centre.