Citizens Advice East End
Citizens Advice East End provide free, confidential and impartial advice for the community in Hackney in issues such as Welfare benefits, debt advice, housing among others.
Off Centre
Off Centre is a counselling, therapy, advocacy, advice and psychosocial service for young people aged between 11 and 25 who live, work or study in Hackney. Their services is free, confidential and aimed at helping Hackney’s young people to have greater control over their lives.
National Debtline
National Debtline is a free, confidential debt advice service run by the Money Advice Trust, helping millions of people deal with their debts.
Shelter
Helping people who struggle with bad housing or homelessness through advice, support and legal services.
Money Helper
Money Helper provide free and impartial money and pensions guidance, they also able to provide advise on better ways to manage money, check if you are receiving the benefits you are entitled to and how to get out of debt faster.
Benefit & Budgeting Calculator
Welcome to the Benefit and Budgeting Calculator by Policy in Practice.
Using this calculator, you can:
- Find out which welfare benefits you could receive
- Know how your income will change with Universal Credit
- Compare your income under the current system and Universal Credit
- See how much income will be left after paying your housing costs
- Access links to claim for benefits
Start your calculation here