Helping people in Brent equip themselves with knowledge and skills to manage money better.
OTHER HELP YOU CAN GET
Here are some other organisations that can give advice and support on a range of topics. Many of them are in Brent. Please contact them directly if you need help.
DEBT ADVICE: FACE TO FACE
Christians Against Poverty
This charity provides free face to face debt advice at your home. Call 0800 328 0006
to arrange an appointment. Lines are open from 8.30am to 5pm Monday to Friday.
Sherriff Centre Debt Advice
www.thesherriffcentre.co.uk/debt-advice/
St James Church, Sheriff Road, London, NW6 2AP
Based in West Hampstead. To book a free appointment call 0207 624
8880 and leave a message or email debtadvice@sherriffcentre.co.uk.
Citizen’s Advice Brent
270-272 High Road, Willesden, NW10 2EY
You can drop-in at Citizen’s Advice Brent between 10am and 4pm on Mondays,
Thursdays and Fridays or Tuesdays between 1pm and 7pm (5pm to 7pm is reserved
for those working in the day). Alternatively you can ring 0208 438 1249.
DEBT ADVICE: OVER THE PHONE
National DebtLine
Free debt advice over the phone
0808 808 4000
StepChange
Free telephone debt advice service
0800 138 1111
CREDIT UNIONS
Brent Mutual
Brent Mutual is part of Hillingdon Credit Union and is run by Advice4Renters. It
provides low cost loans and savings accounts to anyone who works, lives or studies in Brent. Call 01895 250 958 to make an appointment or go online.
My Community Bank
http://communitybanknework.co.uk
Formerly Brent Shrine Credit Union this is now a UK-wide credit union. Make an appointment by calling 020 3 375 0221 or apply online.
FOODBANKS
Brent Foodbank (Trussell Trust)
www.brent.foodbank.org.uk/locations
Vestry Hall, Neasden Lane, London, NW10 2TS
Brent Foodbank gives out food parcels to individuals and families in emergency
situations. You need to be given a voucher by a referral agency to receive a food parcel. Please contact Trussell Trust for information about which organisations can give out vouchers. They also now provide vouchers for fuel for households that have pre-payment electricity or gas meters. You can call them on 0203 7455 972 or email
at info@brent.foodbank.org.uk.
Sufra Foodbank
160 Pitfield Way, Stonebridge, NW10 0PW
Sufra gives out food parcels to individuals and families in emergency situations. You need a voucher for this service. There is a full list organisations that provide vouchers on the Sufra website.
They have an Open Kitchen which provides a hot-meals service to individuals and families every Friday between 6:30pm and 9:00pm. They also sell fruit and veg boxes for £5.
BENEFITS AND HOUSING ADVICE
Citizen’s Advice Brent
270-272 High Road, Willesden, NW10 2EY
Citizen’s Advice Brent provides free expert advice on benefits, debt, housing,
immigration and more. You can drop-in at Citizen’s Advice Brent between 10am and
4pm on Mon, Thurs and Fridays or Tuesdays between 1pm and 7pm (5pm to 7pm is reserved for those working during the day). Alternatively you can ring 0208 438 1249.
Advice4Renters
36-38 Willesden Lane, Kilburn, London, NW6 7ST
This organization provides free legal on housing issues for renters who qualify for
legal aid. For clients who do not qualify for legal aid they have a low cost service. You can call them on 020 7624 4327 between 9.30 and 4.30pm from Monday to Friday.
Harlesden Hub
Harlesden Plus Library, Craven Park Road, Harlesden, NW10 8SW
Harlesden Community Hub is a drop-in service that offers advice on housing,
benefits & council tax. It is open on Wednesdays & Thursdays between 10am to 5pm.
MENTAL HEALTH
Brent Mind
Ashford Place, Ashford Road, London, NW2 6TU
Money problems can cause serious emotional & mental distress including anxiety and depression. Brent Mind provides support to anyone living or working in Brent. Call 020 7604 5177 to find out more.