Rent and Financial Advice
Managing your money can be a tricky business these days, especially if you have a limited budget. Here at V2C we want you to know how to make the most of your money and avoid the common mistakes that many people make.
This section is packed full of easy to understand information about a wide range of important financial issues, from choosing the best energy supplier through to dealing with debt.
We’ve worked with our customers and partners to find out what matters most to you and what kind of information you would find most helpful in order to make informed financial decisions. You will find information and advice on household budgeting, paying bills, making your money go further and claiming benefits and tax credits.
If you want to open a bank account, change your energy supplier, take control of your debt, or find out how to deal with changes in your life, this section should help answer your questions.
If you’d like to discuss any personal finance issues, our Financial Inclusion Officer, Keryl Jones, is on hand to help. Keryl can be contacted on 01656 762454 or e-mailed at keryl.jones@v2c.org.uk
Below you’ll find documents and links to other websites that contain useful money advice, including how and where to claim the benefits that you may be entitled to, current benefit rates and how to choose the best financial products for your individual circumstances.
For more infrmation on how "Your benefits are changing" please click here or go to our Welfare Reform Act page.
The Housing Debt Helpline Wales - offers support to individuals and families who are finding it difficult pay their mortgage or rent. Visit their website for more information by clicking here.
Direct Gov - offers a wide range of benefit and financial support. Click here to visit their website.
Financial Services Authority - a parents guide to money. Click here to visit their website.
The Money Advice Service - Click here for advice with money.
Click here for a guide to Money Matters.
If you are worried about debt, the Consumer Credit Counselling Service offers free, anonymous debt advice – click here for details.