Managing Your Money
Managing Your Money
Paying your rent is a priority, as falling behind can result in you losing you home. We are keen to support you if you are struggling to pay your rent, so please contact us to discuss your options. Please phone us on 020 8221 4000 or email us at info@localspace.co.uk for a chat. You can find out more here about how we can help.
Benefits and Payments
You can use the GOV.UK website to find out about how benefits and payments work. Their eligibility calculator can help you to find out what benefits you may be eligible to receive including: Universal Credit, Tax Credits, Heating and Housing Benefits, Carers and Disability Benefits, Family, Child and Bereavement Benefits.
WHERE CAN I GET HELP IF I'M STRUGGLING WITH DEBT?
Local Space customers can now get free, impartial and confidential debt advice from the UK’s leading debt advice charity, StepChange.
If you are struggling with debt, Stepchange is there to help:
- Visit their website at www.stepchange.org
- Call them on 0800 138 1111 Mon-Fri 8am-8pm, Sat 8am-4pm
Where Can I Find Money Management Advice?
If you are spending more each month than you have coming in, we recommend that you take a look at your spending habits and look at where you can save money.
MoneyHelper is here to make your money and pension choices clearer. Here to cut through the complexity, explain what you need to do and how you can do it. Here to put you in control with impartial guidance that’s backed by government and to recommend further, trusted support if you need it.
Their money management advice can help you to work out a budget, cut costs on your household bills and claim all the benefits you are entitled to.
Savings Calculator
This Savings Calculator may be useful if you want to make a savings plan.