Debt Advice from Venture

Whether you're saving up for something special or struggling to pay the bills, it's important to think about how you spend your money.

We have brought together a number of independant sources of debt advice into one place.

Independant Welfare Benefits Advice - April 2011 to March 2012

From April 2011 Venture has set aside more than £10,000 to offer independent welfare benefits advice to its tenants. This advice is free to tenants, and home visits are available for those who are elderly or have a mobility issue. If you think you might be entitled to claim benefits or need some help with an existing claim call our customer service team on 0151 261 2100 to make an appointment.

Calculate your Housing Benefit or Council Tax Benefit

If you live in Liverpool, click here to calculate whether you will qualify for any Housing or Council Tax Benefit

If you live in Wirral, click here to calculate whether you will qualify for any Housing or Council Tax Benefit

If you are a Liverpool Council Tax payer, visit www.bemoneywise.org.uk for free, impartial advice on a wide range of issues surrounding debt, money guidance, benefits, tax and pension credits, disability benefits, multiple debt and general money advice.

We also fund a welfare rights worker, contact our Rent Team on 0800 389 4438 for details of of this free, independant service.

Home Contents Insurance

The Association of British Insurers have provided information on their website about contents insurance, what it is, what is covered by Venture, and how to find affordable insurance. This information can be read here.

Other sources of advice

Free debt help is widely available from charities such as CCCS - the Consumer Credit Counselling Service. CCCS can give you free support in the form of debt advice, counselling, help with budgeting and debt plans. To get instant, tailored advice right now, go to CCCS Debt Remedy - their online service.

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