Free, impartial and confidential debt advice
If you feel overwhelmed by debt and don’t know where to turn, SNG's FREE Debt Advice Service can help. Our expert team of debt advisors provide impartial, regulated and confidential support to help you tackle your debt problems and get back on your feet.
Debt won’t go away without taking action, but we know it can be daunting to take that first step. We are here to help - get in touch and tell us about your situation, and we’ll handle the rest.
Call the Debt Advice Service on 0300 5000 926 or email supportforyou@sng.org.uk to speak to our friendly, trained team. Alternatively, complete this short form to refer yourself and we will be in touch.
How can we help?
- One-to-one, expert advice: Our dedicated team of debt advisors provide regulated, impartial and confidential one-to-one debt advice for you, that’s tailored to your situation.
- Budgeting: We can help you manage rent and household bills, reduce spending, maximise income, and provide a realistic budget so you can avoid further debt.
- Grants and funding: There are many grants and pots of funding available, and we can help you access financial support to reduce your debt. Alternatively, explore the financial support available yourself, using Lighting Reach.
- Signposting: If you're looking for further information about debt solutions, we can signpost you to trusted organisations and resources that are right for you.
- Advocate: We can work on your behalf, contacting creditors and agencies you owe and liaise with them to figure out a way forward.
- Referrals: We can refer you to SNG’s other support services for help with things like employment and training, accessing the right benefits and improving digital skills.
- Confidentiality: We understand that discussing your financial struggles can be sensitive. Rest assured that your interactions with us are confidential, and we only disclose information when we have your consent to do so. Find out information about how SNG uses your information by viewing our Privacy notice.
We've partnered with Lightning Reach - a one-stop-shop for our customers to receive financial support. On this platform you can search for grants, benefits, help with bills and local schemes you might be eligible for from multiple providers, and also make a referral to our Debt Advice Service. If you'd like to start the process of finding debt solutions for yourself, fill out the application form and we will be in touch.
Find out how we helped Mary
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Single mum Mary, 22, was referred for debt advice due to gas arrears
We completed an in-depth income and expenditure assessment which highlighted her disposable income
Which was less than £10pm
We helped her:
Clear £342 energy debt
Get her gas uncapped, meaning she could heat her home and keep her children warm
Apply for Child Benefit, which was also backdated
Access a local Baby Bank charity for essential items
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