In light of the ongoing cost of living crisis, we understand that many in our college community are feeling financial strain. To assist during these challenging times, we've compiled a list of resources and contacts that may provide support. If you're experiencing financial difficulties, please reach out to us—there may be options we can explore together to help alleviate your situation. Our priority is to support our community throughout this winter season. Please contact your child’s Formation Tutor or Head of Year for assistance.

Below are various sources of information, support, and strategies to manage and reduce expenses. These resources include valuable insights from the Money Saving Expert website, which offers extensive guidance on household finances and benefits:

Money Saving Expert Cost of Living Survival Kit

We hope these resources will be beneficial to you during this challenging period.

Grants, Payments & Benefits

Citizen’s Advice Bureau or Family Hub Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB)

You don’t have to be a UK citizen to get support from your local CAB; you just need to be a resident of the local area. The CAB can help you with: 

• Advice on benefits
• Consumer queries
• Debt advice and guidance
• Housing
• Workplace disputes and guidance

Visit the Citizens Advice’s website, or contact your local branch to book an appointment:

Citizens Advice Dudley and Wolverhampton (Wolverhampton City Centre): Dudley House, 9-11 Stone Street, Dudley, West Midlands, DY1 1NP

Call us: 08082787919

Email us: emailadvicecadudleyandwolverhampton@dudleycabx.org

Visit our website: https://www.citizensadvicedudley.org/