Find cost of living and welfare support

We provide a number of services if you need help with your wellbeing and welfare or financial help if you're having money problems.

Financial support

You can:

For local organisation that can give advice and support, search our directory 

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.