Debt help guide to Hull

For people living in Hull who are worried about their debt problems, there are a number of local organisations that provide free debt advice.

As the VAT rise, redundancies and benefit cuts put pressure on UK households, demand for debt advice is on the increase.

Every year, more and more people in Hull find themselves in difficulty with debt. The latest figures show over 1,000 Hull residents were declared insolvent in 2009 - that’s an increase of over 300% since 2000. Last year we advised almost 1,000 Hull people with debt problems.

If you need help with with credit card debt or any other debt problem, make sure that you get it free of charge. There is never any need to pay for debt advice when charities offer the debt help you need for free.

CCCS’s free, online debt counselling service

If you would like anonymous and instant debt advice, visit CCCS Debt Remedy, our online debt counselling service. Debt Remedy is available 24 hours a day and will provide you with tailored debt advice and a personalised budget. All you have to do is answer some simple questions online to get the help you need.

For instant, free debt advice, use CCCS Debt Remedy to find out the best solution for your situation

    

Local free debt help in Hull

Some people prefer to talk to someone face to face. If you are living in Hull, there are a number of local agencies that can give you help with debt problems and money advice. We have listed these organisations here and marked them on this map.

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Hull City Council

City Centre One-Stop Shop,
Wilson Centre, Alfred Gelder St,
Hull HU9 9TD
Tel: 01482 300 300
www.hullcc.gov.uk

The city council runs 9 one-stop shops (including the one listed above) where residents can get advice on applying for benefits or housing and get help with council forms and paying bills. The council also has a Debt Advice page on its website.

Hull Citizens Advice Bureau

2 Charlotte Street Mews,
Hull HU1 3BQ
Tel: 01482 224 608
www.hullcab.org

Hull CAB has specialist advisers in debt, welfare benefits, immigration and employment and can offer some representation at tribunals. Hull CAB also runs a number of outreach services.

Drop in service (for assessment interviews):
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9.30am-3.30pm

Local advice centres

Other sources of free debt advice in Hull include:

Hull Community Legal Advice Centre

Ground Floor, Essex House,
Manor Street,
Hull HU1 1YU
Tel: 01482 317 420
www.communitylegaladvice.org.uk/hull

Free, independent and confidential advice on debt, housing, employment and other issues. They also run a number of outreach services throughout the district.

City Centre opening hours:
Monday-Wednesday, 9am-5pm
Thursday, 8am-6pm
Friday, 9am-5pm

Christians Against Poverty (CAP) Hull

Bodmin Road Church,
Padstow Close, Bransholme,
Hull HU7 4HE
Tel: 0800 328 0006
www.bodminroadchurch.com

Free, face-to-face debt advice. Telephone the central CAP number to arrange for a local advisor to visit you at home.

University of Hull, Legal Advice Centre

Room 119A, 1st Floor,
Wilberforce Building,
University of Hull,
Cottingham Road,
Hull HU6 7RX
Tel: 01482 466 655/055
http://www2.hull.ac.uk/fass/law/legal-advice-centre.aspx

Free, confidential and independent legal advice from final year law students under the supervision of qualified staff. They can help with a range of issues including debt, employment, housing and welfare benefits.

Opening hours:
Wednesday, 1-5pm

Hull & East Yorkshire Credit Union

38 Brook Street,
Hull HU2 8LA
Tel: 01482 778 753
www.hullandeycu.co.uk

Credit Unions are safe, ethical lenders and offer saving schemes to their members. If you live or work in Hull or the East Riding of Yorkshire, you are eligible to join Hull & East Yorkshire Credit Union.

Opening hours:
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday, 9.30am-4.30pm
Wednesday, 10am-4.30pm
Friday, 9.30am-4pm

Debt advice for older people

Older people living in Hull can get specialist support from:

Age UK Hull

Healthy Living Centre,
Bradbury House, Porter Street,
Hull, HU1 2RH
Tel: 01482 324 644
www.ageukhull.org.uk

Age UK Hull can provide information and advice on issues such as housing, benefits and health.

Other sources of help

Hull Warm Zone

Tel: 01482 612 908
http://warmzones.co.uk/hull.html

Hull Warm Zone can refer householders for free central heating, cavity wall and loft insulation. They can also help with discounted insulation, energy efficiency and benefits advice.

    

CCCS Local debt help

Click on the links below to access your local guide. Our guides show where to go to get free advice near you and who to contact for advice on housing, benefits and other worries you may have.

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