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Local
Worrying About Money – Mendip Leaflet
A step-by-step guide to help people facing money worries. Designed to show which local services can help you access financial support and maximise your income.
Mendip Community Credit Union
A local savings and loans service offering ethical borrowing and saving. Regulated and protected by the Financial Services Compensation Scheme.
Telephone: 0800 622 6036
Christians Against Poverty – Frome and Coleford
Free debt help for people living in BA11 (Frome) and BA3 (Coleford).
Citizens Advice Somerset
Free, confidential and impartial advice on benefits, housing, debt, employment, relationships, discrimination, and crisis support.
Relay UK Text Service: Prefix 18001, then dial 0808 27 87842
Community Fridge – Frome
Free food available to help reduce waste and support those facing food poverty.
Navigate – Somerset and Devon
Support with debt, benefits and money advice for people facing financial hardship. Also offers financial education and training.
The Home Energy Team – Somerset
Free advice on keeping warm, saving energy, and accessing funding for home improvements.
Telephone: 0800 038 5730
Somerset Household Support Fund
Help for vulnerable residents and families struggling with the cost of living.
National
Turn2Us
Provides financial advice, a benefits calculator, and a grants search tool.
Farming Community Network
Support for farmers and retired farmers facing difficult times. Volunteers offer confidential, non-judgemental help.
Telephone: 03000 111 999
Independent Age
Free advice and support for older people facing financial hardship. Covers money, housing, and care.
Telephone 0800 319 6789
Lightning Reach – Financial Support Portal
Find and apply for grants, benefits, and help with bills - all in one place.
Money Helper
Free, impartial guidance on money and pensions. Backed by the UK government.
Telephone: 0800 138 7777
Cost of Living Support
Find out what help is available for income, benefits, bills, housing, childcare and travel.