If you live in one of our homes and have any money issues, our Financial Inclusion Team is on hand to offer free, friendly, confidential support. We can help with: Benefits including Universal Credit, Housing Benefit and Council Tax support Food and fuel debt, including referring you to local food banks Bills and budgeting support Putting you in touch with debt specialists We promise: No judgement Total privacy Straight-talking, down-to-earth advice Get in touch Use your online account You’ll need to login or register first Access My Account Call us to speak to someone direct We’re available Mon-Fri 8am-6pm 0300 111 0000 0300 111 0000 Email our Financial Inclusion team We’ll try to respond within 24 hours Email moneyadvice@wchg.org.uk
Banking and saving Opening a bank account Applying is simple. You’ll need ID and proof of address, and most banks let you apply online or in a branch. You could also try Manchester Credit Union. Free cash machines in Wythenshawe Many cash machines, also known as ATMs, in Wythenshawe and Northenden are free to use, including at: ASDA Wythenshawe Tesco Baguley Wythenshawe Hospital Most Post Offices (you can pay-in cash here too) Food banks Just ask us, your GP, social worker or Citizens Advice for a referral. It’s okay to need help. Find your nearest food bank With the Trussell Trust Call 01722 580 180 01722 580 180 Visit Trussell Trust Need furniture? New and used furniture, white goods – good quality, low cost, delivery available for £8. Accepts Manchester Credit Union loans. Tree of Life Centre Greenbrow Road, Wythenshawe, M23 2UE Visit Tree of Life Centre Emmaus South Manchester St. Andrews Church, Brownley Road, Wythenshawe, M22 0DW Visit Emmaus Home contents insurance We insure your home, but not the things inside. To protect your things from fire, theft, flooding and accidents, we’ve teamed up with Aviva to offer simple, affordable contents insurance just for tenants. Pay weekly, monthly or yearly, with no excess to pay. Home contents insurance One-off costs for emergencies Budgeting Loans / Advances From DWP if you’re on certain benefits, to help cover big costs (furniture, clothing, moving). Ask at your Jobcentre or visit gov.uk Local Welfare Provision For emergencies, when there’s no other way to pay (food, furniture, essentials). Apply through Manchester City Council
We recommend these services, which are free and trusted: Citizens Advice Manchester Debt, benefits, work, housing and more Call 03444 111 222 03444 111 222 Visit Citizens Advice Step Change Free, personalised debt advice Call 0800 138 1111 0800 138 1111 Visit Step Change Christians Against Poverty Visit Christians Against Poverty
