Funded by the Big Lottery
The Money Smart Project provides debt advice and capability skills to people who live in Cheltenham and are over the age of 50. This five-year project will run until March 2017.
All services provided by this project are free of charge and are offered at community venues across Cheltenham and at the Cheltenham Housing Aid Centre, 31, Prestbury Road.
Debt Advice
Our fully qualified Debt Advisor provides confidential advice to any person over 50 who is concerned about their debt or who are in debt crisis.
Internet Workshops
Here clients learn how to use the internet safely and save money as they learn.
Workshops are available:
- Wednesdays from 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. at Hesters Way Neighbourhood Project Resource Centre, Cassin Drive.
- Thursdays from 2.00 p.m. – 4.00 p.m. at Oakley Neighbourhood Project Resource Centre, Clyde Crescent.
Money Smart Club
The Club provides information and guidance on making money go further by holding regular meeting and special events at venues across Cheltenham.
A case study:
A client approached us having had his ESA award ended. His JSA claim was suspended as he had missed appointments. We submitted a Universal Credit Application for him. It was initially declined, but we persisted and he is now receiving Universal Credit. This was not the end of his problems as he had many delays with payments for his housing costs, but we continue to support him and ensure that his rent gets paid and that he is coping well.