Sheffield has a number of free debt advice centres. The map below shows the location of these organisations.
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Sheffield City Council
Tel: 0114 273 4567
www.sheffield.gov.uk
Sheffield City Council’s website offers information on debt and money issues; there is a Beat the Credit Crunch section and the council has compiled a Dealing with Debt factsheet.
First Point Centres
The council also runs 5 First Point Centres, where you can get advice on Council Tax, benefits and housing issues.
City Centre First Point
Howden House, Union Street,
Sheffield S1 2SH
Tel: 0114 273 5450
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday, 8.30am-5.30pm
To find your nearest First Point Centre, see the map above.
Citizens Advice Bureaux
There are several Citizens Advice Bureaux in Sheffield, offering specialist advice in debt, benefits, employment and housing.
South East Sheffield Citizens Advice Bureau
77 Queen Street, Mosborough,
Sheffield S20 5BP
Tel: 0114 269 8963
www.sescab.org.uk
Telephone for an initial assessment:
Tuesday, 1-4pm
Thursday, 10am-1pm
Friday, 10am-12pm
Sharrow Citizens Advice Bureau
416-418 London Road,
Sheffield S2 4ND
Tel: 0114 258 3322
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10am-3pm
Opening hours (appointments only):
Tuesday & Friday, 10am-3pm
Pitsmoor Citizens Advice Bureau
28-30 Spital Hill,
Sheffield S4 7LG
Tel: 0114 275 5376
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9.30am-2pm
Tuesday & Thursday (by appointment only)
Local advice centres
Sheffield also has several local advice centres providing free debt help. They include:
Castle Advice Service
207 Duke Street,
Sheffield S2 5QP
Tel: 0114 275 4578
www.castleadvice.org.uk
Provides free, confidential advice on welfare benefits and debt. For debt issues, please ring for a telephone assessment first.
Opening hours:
Tuesday & Friday, 9.30am-1pm
Manor Rights & Advice Service
300 Prince of Wales Road,
Manor,
Sheffield S2 1FF
Tel: 0114 264 2576
www.manor-rights.org.uk
Information and assistance on welfare benefits, debt, housing and consumer issues to residents of Sheffield’s Manor and Castle wards.
Opening hours:
Monday & Thursday, 9.30am-12pm
Wednesday (by appointment only)
Woodseats Advice Centre
714 Chesterfield Road,
Woodseats,
Sheffield S8 0SD
Tel: 0114 258 4384
www.woodseatsadvice.org.uk
A free advice service for people living within postal areas S8 and S17.
Opening hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 10am-1pm
Tuesday, 3-5.30pm
Langsett Advice at Zest
18 Upperthorpe,
Sheffield S6 3NA
Tel: 07794 110 509
www.zestcommunity.co.uk
Langsett Advice runs advice sessions at Zest, helping residents of Netherthorpe, Upperthorpe and Langsett with benefits, housing and debt issues.
Opening hours:
Tuesday & Friday, 10am-1pm
Christians Against Poverty (CAP)
St Thomas’ Church, Philadelphia Campus,
6 Gilpin Street,
Sheffield S6 3BL
Tel: 0114 241 9560
www.stthomaschurch.org.uk
Practical debt help for people with financial difficulties. Telephone to make an appointment.
SCOOP Aid (Sheffield Committee of One Parents)
Arbourthorne Lodge,
Guildford Avenue,
Sheffield S2 2PL
Tel: 0114 253 7672
www.scoopaid.org.uk
SCOOP offers a welfare rights service to lone parents, providing information about benefits, housing and tax credits.
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday, 10am-2pm
Sheffield Law Centre
Waverley House,
10 Joiner Street,
Sheffield S3 8GW
Tel: 0114 273 1888
www.slc.org.uk
Sheffield Law Centre runs advice sessions on welfare benefits and debt issues. Telephone to make an appointment
Credit Unions
Sheffield has one, central credit union:
Sheffield Credit Union
6 The Gallery, Castle Market,
Sheffield S1 2AJ
Tel: 0114 276 0787
www.fisy1.co.uk
Sheffield Credit Union offers ethical and secure savings and loan schemes. Visit their website to find your nearest local collection point.
Opening hours:
Monday-Friday, 10am-1pm
Sheffield Advice Directories
The following online directories can direct you to other community organisations in Sheffield:
Advice Sheffield
www.advicesheffield.org.uk
This website provides self-help information and has a database of local advice agencies.
Sheffield Help Yourself
www.sheffieldhelpyourself.org.uk
This is a database of more than 5000 clubs, organisations, services and community groups in Sheffield.
Debt advice for older people
For older residents of Sheffield, debt advice tailored to your specific circumstances is available from:
Age Concern Sheffield
44 Castle Square,
Sheffield S1 2GF
Tel: 0114 250 2859
www.ageconcernsheffield.org.uk
Age Concern Sheffield run an Information & Activity Resource Centre
providing advice on benefits, consumer issues and community care information. They provide a handy persons service and their website has several self-help factsheets.
Older Sheffield
www.oldersheffield.org.uk
This is an online service directory run by Age Concern Sheffield. It details the hundreds of local services available to over 50s in Sheffield.