Money Advice - Legal Services Commission

Money, Debt and Welfare Benefits Advice that will let you take control of your finances

Between April 2006 and April 2007, the LSC Money Advice Service was delivered to 1054 clients, providing legal assistance to 342 people and delivering casework on behalf of 399 clients, in addition to representing 62 clients in courts, appeals and tribunal.

Funded by the Legal Services Commission, Money Advice is a FREE service that provides professional advice that will enable you to tackle your financial problems. We’ll help you to understand the issues that are facing you and we’ll work with you to make sure you know how to regain control of your finances. We’re trained to give advice in lots of different areas, so whatever your situation our trained advisors can assist you. We can help you with:

• Housing Problems - rent arrears, council tax bills and utility
• Personal finance – credit cards, overdrafts and loan repayments
• Benefit advice – welfare claims and entitlements

How will we help you?

We understand that you’ll be dealing with a unique set of issues, so we believe it’s important to work with you on a one-to-one basis. We’ll look at the issues you’re facing so that we understand your unique situation and then give you professional, confidential advice and support.

• We’ll help you make practical changes that will have an immediate impact on your situation
• We’ll ensure that you understand exactly what you are entitled to and what your rights are
• We’ll provide support with applications for benefits, completing financial paperwork and we will even negotiate with creditors on your behalf

Our advice is impartial, confidential and FREE and is delivered by trained advisors who understand your situation.

Take control of your finances with Money Advice

A4e’s Money Advice is funded by the Legal Services Commission