Have a smart money summer
The school holidays can be a tough time for managing money, but this summer we are encouraging everyone to try a smart money summer and think how you can achieve healthy finances. Taking some time to check your budget, make sure you are claiming everything you are entitled to, and get sorted with bills could take a weight off your mind.
The first step to taking charge of your money is understanding how much income you have and what you are spending it on. If you have never written down your budget, our free budgeting tool can help you work out what your costs are and where you may be able to make savings.
Boost your income
Have you checked your benefit entitlement recently? If you are not sure what you could be able to claim, use our free benefits calculator. It just takes a few minutes to enter some information about your circumstances to see a tailored report about what you may be eligible to claim.
Whether are in work but want to make a change or are trying to find a job for the first time, make sure you take a look at our careers support and the free qualifications we offer that might help you find a new work opportunity.
Talk to us
Our team are here five days a week if you are worried about paying your rent. Make sure you tell us if you experience a change of circumstances, as the sooner you talk to us the quicker we can work with you to put a plan in place.
We understand that talking about money can feel awkward and difficult, but our services are confidential and non-judgemental. Our friendly, experienced Money Adviser will work with you to understand your circumstances and help you make a plan to achieve your goals. Whether you want to set a budget or get your rent account into credit, there are lots of ways we can support you to take charge of your finances. Login to MyCKH to contact our Money Advice Service.