You can:
- check if you're eligible for benefits (GOV.UK)
- check if you can get a reduction in your Council Tax
- get help with childcare costs
You can also use Better Off Calculator to see how much benefit you are eligible for and how much better off you might be in work.
Get help to reduce your energy bills
Take Charge is funded by Electricity North West and delivered in partnership with Citizens Advice in the North West and Energy Saving Trust. Take Charge can help you reduce your energy bills, get support with debt, access benefits and financial support, and even secure funding for energy efficient home improvements. You can request a free appointment or chat with them via their freephone or WhatsApp messenger.
Credit unions
Credit unions provide savings, loans and other services to members.
Carlisle and District Credit Union
Telephone: 01228 594007
Email: info@carlislecu.com
Pennine Credit Union (PCCU)
Telephone: 01282 691333
Email: enquiries@pccu.co.uk
Whitehaven, Egremont and District Credit Union (WEDCU)
Telephone: 01946 66755
Email: info@wedcu.co.uk
Help with transport costs
Check for low cost local public transport fares and bargain tickets.