Money help Hub - Practical guides to help

The current cost of living crisis is a concern for us all. Rising food and energy costs mean we are all having to watch what we spend more carefully.

If you are just about managing or want to avoid getting into difficulty, our short guides give you practical ideas for cutting costs, getting support and keeping track of your spending. If money problems are affecting your mental health or family relationships, we’ve got tips for looking after your wellbeing and having conversations about money.

If money worries or debt are becoming unmanageable, you will also find suggestions for where to get additional help and support.

Budgeting & Managing Money

Taking a bit of time to build a simple budget can help you take control of your finances. Find out how to maximise your income and track your spending in our simple step by step guide.

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Keeping Warm & Eating Well

The cost of energy and food is going up. Find out what you can do to make your money go further and where to get extra help and support.

A woman sat thinking about her mental health and money

Mental Health & Isolation

Worry, anxiety and money problems are closely linked. Find out what you can do to help yourself, and where to get help if worry is starting to interfere with everyday life.

Spending & Saving as a Family

Family life can put extra pressures on a budget, especially when money is tight. Find some simple tips to help families have fun and save together.

IMPORTANT: The information contained in these guides is NOT financial advice. These guides are intended to share information and signpost to further help and support, when necessary.  All of the Information is correct as of March 2023. 

Community Leaders: Support someone else to manage their money

The Money Help Hub Toolkit is designed to enable you to build your own course around the Money Help Hub guides, so that you can best serve your community, your way.

  • Flexible session formats that you can adapt – use as much or as little as you like.

  • Ideas for interactive activities that can be used 1-2-1 or in a group.

  • Suggestions for signposting to other resources and information.

  • A guide to having conversations about money.