Resources, Budgeting, Debt Guidance and Saving

• Does your money meet the bills?
• Do you have general questions about money?
• Are you worried about debt?
• Do you need to budget for a future event?
• Want a local establishment to save ethically?
• Are you involved in leading a group and need help with education resource?
• Do you want to trust someone about money?

At St Mary’s Longfleet we can help with these issues!  We offer a confidential service to help prevent people falling into financial difficulty, find practical solutions for financial problems and provide support along the way.

Education

• Speakers and stands for events.
• Resources for small group leaders and teachers.

Examples are:

• Helping schools plan and teach financial capability
• Money budgeting for everyone

 Personal Budget Coaching

• Trained Budget Coaches work like personal friends, not debt professionals
• They will help prepare an effective household budget
• They will provide support, and help people get their financial information in order  
• All information is treated with the strictest confidentiality

 Debt Counselling

• Referrals can be made to specialist debt agencies that are trained, licensed and insured to give detailed debt advice
• Help can be given in negotiating with pressing lenders
• Structured repayment programmes can be set up to bring people out of the debt trap
• Repossessions and bankruptcy can be avoided

 Coastal Credit Union

• An alternative to a Bank or a Building Society but locally run for the benefit of the community
• Open to anyone living or working in a BH postcode
• A Not-for-Profit organisation
• Emphasis on debt prevention, especially among the young
• Regular savings and low cost personal loans
• Savings are guaranteed by the Financial Services Authority

   For more information contact the Church Office - 01202 253527 or contact us by clicking on this link