We are funded and supported almost entirely by the credit industry. It is this unique mechanism that allows us to provide our services totally free to consumers.
All funding is provided as a voluntary contribution by these organisations and reflects the value they attribute to the help and support we provide households in the UK, the charity’s beneficiaries.
From our original founders, primarily major lenders, we now have the support of the credit industry and associated organisations. Around half of the people who contact us are recommended to do so by their creditors. These are companies who take a responsible and sympathetic view when customers experience financial difficulties and work closely with us to ensure a realistic, practical solution is achieved.
We are able to provide our supporters with valuable research and management information that allows them to lend responsibly and help their customers use credit wisely. An additional benefit for supporters is the value we can add to their profile; not only with the media, who regularly contact us for quotes and comment, but also Government, where we work closely with consumer focus groups and consultation matters that affect the credit industry. If you would like further information on supporting CCCS please contact us.