Wakefield residents can get free expert advice on how to save money and manage debt

Last year, 1,000 households were helped by the Money Smart service and helped people to reduce their monthly debt payments by 76 per cent.

The team also secured over £361,000 in grant funding to help vulnerable residents.

To qualify for Money Smart advice people must own their home or privately rent.

The service offers one-one support. It includes advice on maximising income, budgeting and managing debt. As well as how to deal with mortgage arrears, reduce energy costs and debt. There’s also advice on accessing adult education, training, and developing job skills – to help long-term finances.

Money Smart can also provide Energy Debt Fund grants to help people having problems with energy debt. And it offers help to people in fuel poverty.

Call 01924 305892 or email [email protected]

More details available at Money smart - Wakefield Council