Lewisham Plus Credit Union
Many Lewisham Homes residents have been helped by Lewisham Plus Credit Union.
Some of the benefits of joining Lewisham Plus Credit Union:
- Even if you have been unable to open a high street bank account you may still be able to open a Credit Union Current Account.
- It is a safe and easy way to save. Credit Unions often pay an annual dividend to members.
- You can borrow money, often at a lower interest rate to high street banks.
- Free life insurance.
If you want to know more, contact Lewisham Plus Credit Union today.
020 8778 4738
admin@pluscu.co.uk
www.lewishampluscu.co.uk
Lewisham Office, 262 Kirkdale, Sydenham, SE26 4RS
New Cross and Deptford Offices, 165 New Cross Road, New Cross, SE14 5DG
Money Advice Service
The Money Advice Service was set up by the government to offer free, independent financial advice. As well as a number of free publications they offer easy-to-use 'health checks' and money planners on their website. If you are looking for free, clear, unbiased advice to help you manage your money, then contact the Money Advice Service today.
www.moneyadviceservice.org.uk
0300 500 5000
Advice UK
A network of free, independent advice centres across the UK.
020 7407 4070
www.adviceuk.org.uk
National Debt Line
A national helpline for people with debt problems in the United Kingdom. The service is free, confidential and independent.
0808 808 4000
www.nationaldebtline.co.uk
Disability Benefits Line
0800 88 22 00
Tax Credits Helpline
0845 300 3900
Pension Service
0845 6060 265
Consumer Credit Debt Counselling Service
Advice about personal budgeting, wise use of credit and managing achievable plans to repay debts.
0800 138 1111
www.cccs.co.uk
Community Legal Advice
Free, confidential advice and independent legal advice about debt, money, tax, benefits and housing as well as much more, for residents of England and Wales.
0845 345 4 345
www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk
Lewisham Council Housing Benefit
020 8690 444
housingbenefit@lewisham.gov.uk
Lewisham Jobcentre Plus
9 - 19 Rushey Green, Catford, SE6 4AW
0845 604 3719
Citizens Advice Bureau
120 Rushey Green, Catford, SE6 4HQ
0844 826 9691
Voluntary Action Lewisham
VAL holds a database of many community services and advice centres throughout Lewisham.
120 Rushey Green, Catford, SE6 4HQ
020 8314 9411
FORVIL (The Federation for Refugees from Vietnam in Lewisham)
Evelyn Community Centre, 1 Kingfisher Square, Wooton Road, SE8 5TW
020 8694 0952
info@forvil.org.uk
Capitalise
A London-wide partnership that aims to improve the lives of Londoners who are experiencing or at risk of financial exclusion and debt.
28 Comercial Street, London, E1 6LS
020 8469 1610
www.capitalise.org.uk
Somali and Somaliland Lewisham Community
Community advice service for help with housing, financial, social issues.
Evelyn Community Centre, 1 Kingfisher Square, Wooton Road, SE8 5TW
020 8469 1610
sslcsomal@yahoo.co.uk
AFRIL (Action for Refugees in Lewisham)
Free advice service for refugees and asylum seekers.
F3, Leemore Central Community Hub, Bonfield Road, Lewisham, SE13 5ES
www.afril.org.uk
