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We’re raising £5,000 this Christmas to support neighbours facing debt, cold homes, and overwhelming worry. Your gift helps people like Rita, who lived 5 years without heating before we stepped in. “Speak up for the poor and needy.” Proverbs 31:8-9 Donate: debtcentregreenwich.com/christmas-20...

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London Legal Walk 2025 Thank you for supporting our team in fundraising for the 2025 London Legal Walk. We will be taking on 10km on Tuesday 17th June to help those in need gain access to life-changing free legal advice. Ou

This afternoon @debtcentregreenwich.com are teaming up with our friends at Plumstead Community Law Centre for the annual Legal Walk in London.

If you are able and would like to support us walking 10K across the capital, please give what you can to this very worth while charity.

£200 needed for a three seater sofa - Acts 435 Acts 435 is an online giving charity that connects those who want to help with those who have a need, through a network of churches and charities.

We are currently supporting a client who is a survivor of abuse. She is gradually putting her life back together, we would like to help support her with two major items a cooker and a sofa.

If you are able, this Easter, please consider donating. Thank you x

£180 needed for an electric oven - Acts 435 Acts 435 is an online giving charity that connects those who want to help with those who have a need, through a network of churches and charities.

We are currently supporting a client who is a survivor of abuse. She is gradually putting her life back together, we would like to help support her with two major items a cooker and a sofa.

If you are able, this Easter, please consider donating. Thank you x

£180 needed for an electric oven - Acts 435 Acts 435 is an online giving charity that connects those who want to help with those who have a need, through a network of churches and charities.

We are currently working with a client who has complex mental health issues as a result of family abuse and trauma, which she is struggling to overcome. Her electric oven has not worked for over a year and she doesn't have the means to replace it.

£200 needed for family food - Acts 435 Acts 435 is an online giving charity that connects those who want to help with those who have a need, through a network of churches and charities.

We are supporting a family at the foodbank who lost all their frozen food when a workman turned off the power to the kitchen and did not restore the power and refused compensation.

If you are able to help in away, the family would really appreciate

£200 needed for clothing for three young children - Acts 435 Acts 435 is an online giving charity that connects those who want to help with those who have a need, through a network of churches and charities.

This is the second of the crowdfunding for the family who lost all their possessions due to black mould contamination. This post is for clothing for the young children. Thank you for your support.

Keep up the great work, it was lovely to join you last week at ESOL Fair and Greenwich Be Well Network

£200 needed for a king size bed frame - Acts 435 Acts 435 is an online giving charity that connects those who want to help with those who have a need, through a network of churches and charities.

We are currently supporting a family who have lost everything due to severe black mould. We have two requests for crowd funding, this one is for a bed for the parents.

Greenwich backs 4.99% council tax hike - with poorest made to pay too - The Greenwich Wire Greenwich councillors have signed off on a 4.99% council tax hike  – with thousands of the poorest residents losing their exemption from the charges. Councillors voted through the new budget on…

Greenwich councillors have signed off on a 4.99% council tax hike – with thousands of the poorest residents losing their exemption from the charges.

The average Band D bill is expected to pass £2,000 for the first time, although Greenwich remains cheaper than its neighbours.

This New Year, take the first step towards financial freedom! 🎉 If you're feeling overwhelmed by debt, remember that you don't have to face it alone.

If you live in The Royal Borough of Greenwich our centre is here to support you: www.debtcentregreenwich.com

CARERS ALLOWANCE
Pleased to have had a reply from Department for Work and Pensions over my concern last week that getting rid of the cliff-edge (i.e. go 1p over the £151wk max earnings limit & carers lose ALL the £82/wk payment) wasn't in the remit of the Independent Review of overpayments.

Now would be a good time to check whether you are eligible for WaterHelp or WaterSure:

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£200 needed for Christmas gifts and food - Acts 435 Acts 435 is an online giving charity that connects those who want to help with those who have a need, through a network of churches and charities.

Are you able to give a little to help a single mum we are supporting this Christmas? Thank you:
www.acts435.org.uk/needs/R57963/

Avoid Overspending: Tip No. 5 for a Debt-Free Christmas – Start planning for next year! 🎄✨ Christmas is the same time every year, so it shouldn't be a financial shock to our bank balance. Planning ahead and creating a budget throughout the year, are your secret weapons to a financially stress free Christmas. Sticking to a budget will help you keep track of your spending. By putting a little something away each week, you can enjoy a financially stress-free Christmas.

Avoid Overspending: Tip No. 5 for a Debt-Free Christmas – Start planning for next year! 🎄✨

Christmas is the same time every year, so it shouldn't be a financial shock to our bank balance. Planning ahead and creating a budget throughout the year, are your secret weapons to a financially stress free…

Avoid Overspending: Tip No. 4 for a Debt-Free Christmas –  Avoid High-Interest Credit Options People often use credit for even the smallest purchases. A simple swipe of a card is undoubtedly convenient. But an unwillingness to exercise self-control, when it comes to money, can rob you of financial security. An impulsive attitude toward buying significantly affects other areas of your life and can lead to a breakdown in relationships. Self-control is important when it comes to credit, it's not moral or spiritual; it’s practical.

Avoid Overspending: Tip No. 4 for a Debt-Free Christmas –  Avoid High-Interest Credit Options

People often use credit for even the smallest purchases. A simple swipe of a card is undoubtedly convenient. But an unwillingness to exercise self-control, when it comes to money, can rob you of financial…

Avoid Overspending: Tip No. 3 for a Debt-Free Christmas – Get Creative With Gifts There are lots of positives to giving gifts. Yet, it can sometimes be stressful. This is especially true when you are working to a tight budget. Trying to meet the other person's expectations adds to the stress. Our culture highlights gift giving as one of the most important ways of showing you care for someone. There are more and more holidays each year.

Avoid Overspending: Tip No. 3 for a Debt-Free Christmas – Get Creative With Gifts

There are lots of positives to giving gifts. Yet, it can sometimes be stressful. This is especially true when you are working to a tight budget. Trying to meet the other person's expectations adds to the stress. Our…

Avoid Overspending: Tip No. 2 for a Debt-Free Christmas – Make a List and Prioritise! We spend money every day. Some things we need to buy to live, or we have to pay as part of our daily living. Other are luxuries, things we want to have but can live without. At Christmas, the lines become blurred. What was once considered a luxury now becomes an essential because the pressures of giving and expectations are high.

Avoid Overspending: Tip No. 2 for a Debt-Free Christmas – Make a List and Prioritise!

We spend money every day. Some things we need to buy to live, or we have to pay as part of our daily living. Other are luxuries, things we want to have but can live without. At Christmas, the lines become…

Avoid Overspending: Christmas Debt Tips This year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer more deals than we can handle. It can be extremely tempting to spend impulsively with a little help with interest free payments. But overspending this time of year can soon become unmanageable. The joy of Christmas can turn into a pit of despair by the third Monday in January. It is no surprise this day is aptly named Blue Monday.

Avoid Overspending: Christmas Debt Tips

This year, Black Friday and Cyber Monday offer more deals than we can handle. It can be extremely tempting to spend impulsively with a little help with interest free payments. But overspending this time of year can soon become unmanageable. The joy of…

Tips for Christmas:

No 1: Set a budget and stick to it.

Overspending is a common pitfall during Christmas, and having a clear plan helps you avoid unnecessary debt.
Decide how much you can afford without borrowing money. Including festive expenses such as:

Gifts
Food
Decorations
Outings