Community-based support
We offer support with the cost of living in your local community. Our Help at the Hub centres offer help with:
- money
- debt
- energy bills
- housing
- jobs and skills
- more
Find local support
Friendly staff at the hubs can look at your situation and work with you to find solutions. They'll support you in taking steps to improve things. Wakefield Citizens Advice Bureau offer drop-in sessions at the hubs.
If you live in a WDH home or are a family with children under 12, you can access help about managing money at www.getcashwise.co.uk.
Find support in your community using our map:
Wakefield Citizens Advice Bureau
Wakefield Citizens Advice is a charity that offers free confidential advice by phone, online or in person. You can find them at other locations in the district by visiting wakefielddistrictcab.co.uk/contact-us/.
Contact them by calling the freephone 0808 812 7134, open 9am to 4pm weekdays.
Debt Advice
If you're struggling to pay your bills, or you owe money and can't pay it back, don't ignore the problem. Call or visit your local Hub, advisers are on hand to discuss your situation and offer practical support.
A Hub adviser can also refer you to a qualified debt adviser. They can help you find ways to manage debts even if you think you have no spare money. They can also suggest ways to deal with debts that you might not know about.
Can't make it to a hub?
Call the specialist debt and money advice team. Open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on 0808 812 7134 (freephone) or email moneyadvice@wakefielddistrictcab.co.uk.
WDH Cash Wise
Cash Wise is a service available to WDH tenants and families with children under 12.
The service offers free support and advice to help with financial issues. Helping you to take control of your finances.
You can contact Cash Wise on 01977 724651 or visit www.getcashwise.co.uk.